Professional painters and up and coming painting apprentices from around the country have been named as amongst the country’s best in the 2012 Dulux Accredited Awards.

The Dulux Accredited Program recognises Australian painters that show a high commitment to quality workmanship and a professional approach to customer service.

A panel of judges made up of three senior managers from Dulux Australia chose a state and national winner for Dulux Painter of the Year, with an overall winner announced for Dulux Accredited Business Professional of the Year and Dulux Accredited Apprentice of the Year. Commendation and Runner Up Awards were also be given across the three categories.

Bashford Painters took out the top spot in the 2012 Dulux Accredited Painter of the Year category and is also the Vic/Tas State Winner. WA-based, AJ Cochrane and Sons are the 2012 Dulux Accredited Business Professional of the Year and Emma Stevenson from Glennburn Contracting Pty Ltd is the 2012 Dulux Accredited Apprentice of the Year.