RORY Bremner has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the 2026 CFJ Awards, which will take place at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on Friday 11 September. He follows in the footsteps of previous high-profile speakers including Rev Richard Coles, Jo Caulfield and Eddie the Eagle.
The CFJ Awards celebrate the very best talent the contract flooring industry has to offer, recognising excellence across installation, projects and sustainability. The event also provides a fantastic opportunity for contractors, manufacturers and suppliers to network, share ideas and celebrate success across the sector.
Installation award winners are judged by an independent panel of respected industry professionals, including independent consultant Richard Renouf, chartered surveyor Graeme Dewar, Hillside Contracts’ Tony Mathe, AG Flooring’s Kelly Gayle and contractor Shane Moore. The sustainability award is judged by UK Sustainable Flooring Association CEO Cathie Clarke, reinforcing the event’s commitment to best practice and responsible delivery.
Commenting on the announcement about Rory, Kick-Start Publishing CEO Johnny Miller said: ‘We’re delighted to confirm Rory Bremner as our guest speaker for the 2026 CFJ Awards. He is one of the UK’s most respected and recognisable satirists, and we’re confident he’ll bring intelligence, insight and humour to what is always a highlight of the CFJ calendar.’
One of Britain’s best-loved political satirists, Rory Bremner is an accomplished impressionist and comedian whose sharp wit has made him a popular choice for broadcast and corporate audiences. With a repertoire of more than one hundred characters, he is renowned for his ability to impersonate a wide range of public figures, with a particular talent for satirising contemporary politics.
Rory’s career began over two decades ago when he performed his first public impression wearing a duffel coat. After several years on the comedy circuit, he achieved wider recognition with his first BBC television series, Now For Something Else, a variety sketch show in which he impersonated Sean Connery and Terry Wogan.
He’s perhaps best known for his appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, as well as his acclaimed impressions of figures such as Tony Blair and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. These performances have led to successful one-man shows and regular appearances across BBC news and comedy programming, including Mock the Week and They Think It’s All Over.
With his unique blend of intelligence, political insight and humour, Rory Bremner promises to be a standout guest speaker at the 2026 CFJ Awards.
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