Caribbean Blinds has been shortlisted in all five categories it entered at the 2026 BBSA Excellence Awards, marking a superb showing for the Suffolk based specialist in external shading and outdoor living.

Organised by the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA), the awards are regarded as the industry benchmark for quality, innovation and best practice across solar shading, blinds and control systems.

The five shortlisted Caribbean Blinds entries span product development, installation excellence, marketing, showroom design and collaborative working. They include the Grillo Pergola, developed in partnership with outdoor kitchen manufacturer Grillo, which integrates shading and shelter into a fully considered outdoor cooking environment.

Since its launch in May 2025, the pergola has become a regular specification alongside new Grillo kitchens. Caribbean Blinds is also recognised for two technically demanding external shading installations, both delivered as part of larger residential projects.

Further recognition comes from the firm’s Dream Gardens show site in Sudbury, shortlisted for Best Independent Showroom. The space allows homeowners and trade partners to experience outdoor shading systems in real conditions.

The fifth shortlist spot acknowledges a targeted, influencer-led marketing programme designed to reach design aware homeowners and demonstrate shading solutions in context.

Stuart Dantzic, Managing Director of Caribbean Blinds, said:

“To be shortlisted in every category we entered is something the whole team is proud of. The BBSA Awards set a high bar, and this recognition reflects the depth of thinking, design and delivery that goes into every aspect of our work.”

Winners will be announced at the BBSA Awards Gala on 7 March 2026.