Abode, award-winning designer and distributor of market leading kitchen sinks & taps, Pronteau instant hot water taps, bathroom taps & showering solutions is named the 2025 award winner for Innovation at this year’s Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards, in recognition of its commitment to delivering original and unique designs, which offer builders and property developers something different. 

Based in South Yorkshire, Abode is delighted to receive this award following a rigorous judging process, where the company were visited in-person by members of TheBusinessDesk.com expert judging panel, before the shortlist was announced. Abode was then invited to pitch why it should be considered and were unveiled as the winners at the black-tie awards event in Leeds, on 20th February 2025. Hosted by BBC TV presenters Ross Fiddes and Emma Jones, Abode scooped the Innovation Award with Peter Phelan, Sales Director at Abode proudly taking the stage to accept the glitzy awards trophy. 

The Innovation Award is designed to recognise companies, which have successfully disrupted their own business or wider industry to create a more exciting future; as innovation is crucial to the continuing success of any business. 

Peter Phelan explains, “Innovation isn’t just a word at Abode, it’s the foundation of everything we do. From cutting-edge Pronteau instant hot water taps to beautifully designed kitchen and bathroom solutions, we’re passionate about creating products that make life easier, smarter, and more sustainable. Winning this award is a huge honour and testament to our incredible team, who put their heart and soul into every design.” 

Sheryl Moore, Yorkshire Editor at TheBusinessDesk.com, says “The calibre of entries this year was exceptional and competition across all categories was fierce. It was a rigorous judging process, and all entrants displayed the drive and determination that is synonymous with the Yorkshire region. Huge congratulations to our winners and shortlisted companies.” 

Abode would like to give special thanks to Peter Phelan, Michelle Gorst, Karen Parker, Olivia Jackson and Margery Tindale, who represented both brand and business at the Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards 2025. Leanne Stansfield, Marketing Manager at Abode adds,

“Most importantly, we couldn’t have achieved this without the support of our amazing customers and partners. Your trust and enthusiasm continue to inspire us to keep pushing boundaries, and creating the future of kitchen and bathroom design. Thank you for being part of our journey and here’s to more innovation, more style, and more exciting things to come!”

Buying Abode means complete peace of mind. With strict quality standards, investment in the very best components and latest manufacturing techniques, Abode is able to ensure long-life product performance across its entire portfolio of award-winning kitchen sinks, mixer taps, instant hot water taps and bathroom solutions. Renowned for market leading product design for over two decades, Abode’s thirst for innovation, design, quality and service remains just as strong today as day one.