National success for local Aylesbury business
"To hear our name called out on stage at a national level—out of the entire UK—is a massive milestone for us”
M Simmonds Decorating Contractors Ltd has secured dual honours on the national stage for the 2nd consecutive year at the prestigious Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Premier Trophy Awards. The Quainton-based family business was celebrated at London’s historic Plaisterers' Hall for its exceptional craftsmanship across two highly competitive UK-wide categories.
Quainton-based M Simmonds Decorating Contractors Ltd is celebrating a momentous double victory after being recognised on the national stage at the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Premier Trophy Awards.
The family-run business, which has been operating since 1979, was named a national finalist in two distinct categories earlier this year. Representatives Mick, Graham, and Matt Simmonds travelled to London's prestigious Plaisterers' Hall to collect the accolades alongside the elite of the UK’s painting and decorating industry.
The team returned to home with Highly Commended in the Residential Category and Commended in the Small Contractors Category.
The dual recognition was awarded for two highly complex local restorations. In the Small Contractors category, the team was praised for its meticulous, sympathetic interior preparation and restoration of the 14th-century, Grade II listed Holy Trinity Church in Drayton Parslow. For the Residential Category, they were celebrated for the extensive exterior painting and renovation of a stunning, 17th-century Grade II listed private dwelling right in their home village of Quainton.
The PDA Premier Trophy Awards are the highest benchmark of excellence in the UK trade, with entries rigorously judged by independent assessors from the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI).
Speaking after the ceremony, the team at M Simmonds Decorating Contractors Ltd expressed their immense pride: "To hear our name called out on stage at a national level—out of the entire UK—is a massive milestone for us. It is a true testament to the hard work, precision, and dedication our team pours into every single project. We are absolutely thrilled to bring these trophies back to the Aylesbury Vale and want to say a massive thank you to our incredible clients for trusting us with their historic properties."
With over 47 years of continuous trading and a trusted reputation approved by Trading Standards, the award-winning firm continues to set the standard for master craftsmanship across Bucks and the surrounding counties.