27 October 2026: Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, has announced Tomas Jackson of TDJ Plastering, based in Chadderton, Oldham as winner of the Plasterer of the Year award. Tomas was recognised at the Checkatrade Regional Awards for North England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, celebrating outstanding tradespeople from across the region.
The annual Checkatrade Awards shine a spotlight on tradespeople who go above and beyond for their customers. Winners are selected not only for their craftsmanship but also for their commitment to professionalism, reliability, and helping homeowners feel confident when choosing a trade.
The Checkatrade Regional Awards for North England, Northern Ireland and Scotland took place on 22 October 2026 at Headingley Stadium, with winners selected from over 2,500+ nominations nationwide.
Jambu Palaniappan, CEO at Checkatrade, said: “Great trades earn their place on Checkatrade and keep earning it. But members like Tomas go a step beyond this already high bar. The Checkatrade Awards are all about celebrating the pride and effort our outstanding members put into their work, and shining a light on their achievements. We’re very proud of them all.”
Every tradesperson on Checkatrade has to meet a high bar before they can join, passing up to 12 checks and agreeing to uphold the Checkatrade Standard. A dedicated Trust team works to keep that standard high. Checkatrade also monitors trades once they are on the platform, through ongoing in-life monitoring and customer feedback, so only those who keep delivering great work stay on it. The Checkatrade Awards celebrate the trades who clear that bar and keep going beyond it.
The Checkatrade Awards will culminate in a national final in central London on 19 November 2026 where category winners from all of the regional events across the UK will come together for the ultimate celebration of trade excellence.
For further information visit awards.checkatrade.com
