CATEGORIES & CRITERIA
2025 CATEGORIES
HEATING PRODUCTS
COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL HEATING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agent entering on their behalf) of innovative new products developed to provide space or water heating in commercial or industrial settings, including multi-living residential complexes. The product must have launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
DOMESTIC HEATING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agent entering on their behalf) of the most innovative new heating products available for domestic properties. The product must have launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
COMMERCIAL HEAT PUMP PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agent entering on their behalf) of heat pumps specifically for commercial or industrial settings. The product must have launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
DOMESTIC HEAT PUMP PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agent entering on their behalf) of heat pumps specifically for domestic settings. The product must have launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
VENTILATION PRODUCTS
COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agent entering on their behalf) of the most innovative ventilation products developed for commercial and industrial settings. The product must have launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
DOMESTIC VENTILATION PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agent entering on their behalf) of the most innovative ventilation products available for domestic properties. The product must have launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
OTHER HVAC PRODUCTS
AIR CONDITIONING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agent entering on their behalf) who have developed air conditioning products which include a heating function. The product must have launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
ANCILLARY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agents entering on their behalf) of ancillary HVAC products launched onto the UK market after 1 January 2024. Ancillary products provide support to HVAC solutions and could be instrumentation, controls, treatment, fluids, installers tools etc.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
HUMIDITY CONTROL PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agents entering on their behalf) of the most innovative humidification or dehumidification product launched onto the UK market after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
SMART HVAC PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to manufacturers (or agents entering on their behalf) of innovative products that make effective use of Smart technologies. This can include the use of AI, remote operation through wi-fi and sensor control, the use of geothermal technology, or any other smart technology. The product must have launched into the UK market after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guideline when entering:
- The uses of the product and its applications.
- Key technological features.
- Energy efficiency advantages.
- How it compares in cost to competitive units as well as the lifetime running costs and payback period.
- If any, what are the environmental issues the product addresses?
- Features that simplify installation and maintenance.
- Target market and what sets this product apart from its competitors.
PROJECTS
DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
The District Heating Project of the Year is open to all companies involved in a stand-out District Heating/Heat Network project that commenced after 1 January 2024.
Please consider the following benefits of the project when completing your entry:
- Improvements in energy efficiency
- Enhancements in comfort
- Extended equipment life
- Compliance with regulations
- Cost Savings
- Improved Sustainability
- Carbon reduction
RETROFIT PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
The Retrofit Project of the Year is open to all companies involved in a stand-out HVAC retrofit project that has been completed after 1 January 2024.
Please consider the following benefits of the project when completing your entry:
- Improvements in energy efficiency
- Enhancements in comfort
- Extended equipment life
- Compliance with regulations
- Cost Savings
- Improved Sustainability
- Carbon reduction
HEAT PUMP PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
The Heat Pump Project of the Year is open to all companies involved in any stand-out heat pump focused project that has been completed after 1 January 2024.
Please consider the following benefits of the project when completing your entry:
- Improvements in energy efficiency
- Enhancements in comfort
- Extended equipment life
- Compliance with regulations
- Cost Savings
- Improved Sustainability
- Carbon reduction
HUMIDITY CONTROL PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
The Humidity Control Project of the Year is open to all companies involved in a stand-out humidification or dehumidification project that has been completed after 1 January 2024.
Please consider the following benefits of the project when completing your entry:
- Improvements in energy efficiency
- Enhancements in comfort
- Extended equipment life
- Compliance with regulations
- Cost Savings
- Improved Sustainability
- Carbon reduction
INITIATIVES
NET ZERO HERO
Full criteria:
This category is open to any HVAC company that has made a significant contribution to introducing low carbon technology to a commercial/residential building leading to the reduction of carbon emissions in line with Net Zero targets. The initiative must have been launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guide when submitting your entry.
- Description and principles of the initiative
- The benefits to the industry/environment/community
- Metrics demonstrating real benefits
- Industry/customer feedback
HVAC INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This category is open to any HVAC business that has launched an innovative project, service or initiative that is not eligible for any other category. This award is devoted to the most pioneering ideas – designed for the sole benefit of the customer – launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guide when submitting your entry.
- Description and principles of the initiative
- The benefits to the industry/environment/community
- Metrics demonstrating real benefits
- Industry/customer feedback
INDOOR AIR QUALITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This category is open to initiatives that contribute to the health and well-being within a building by ensuring the highest standards in indoor air quality (IAQ). The initiative will have been launched in the UK after 1 January 2024.
The following points can be used as a guide when submitting your entry.
- Description and principles of the initiative
- The benefits to the industry/environment/community
- Metrics demonstrating real benefits
- Industry/customer feedback
TEAM / INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award recognises collaborative work that has delivered outstanding results on an HVAC project completed after 1 January 2024. The award is open to any HVAC manufacturers working in collaboration with HVAC contractors, consulting engineers or industry bodies.
Consider the following when entering:
- Description of the project and introduction to collaborators
- Description of individual role of each collaborator
- Benefits to customer/community of project
- Project’s efficiency benefits
- Improved sustainability
- Carbon reduction
- Cost savings
VENT HYGIENE HERO
Full criteria:
This award is open to either an individual or team in the field of ventilation hygiene. The winner/s will have excelled in following compliance and completing work to an exceptional standard to maintain a healthy, comfortable, efficient, and safe indoor environment.
Consider the following when entering:
- Introduction to the individual/team
- Type of work undertaken
- Training undertaken
- Individual/team’s standout achievements
- Impact on the industry
- Customer feedback
TO BE DECIDED BY INDUSTRY VOTE
SALES EXCELLENCE AWARD
Full criteria:
This award is open to any individual or team demonstrating a stand-out sales achievement which has led to an HVAC company gaining advantage over its competitors.
Consider the following when entering:
- Introduction to the individual/team
- Type of work undertaken
- Individual/team’s standout achievements
- Relationship building
- Customer feedback
- Ongoing learning commitment
TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to any company that has launched a training scheme to help HVAC professionals gain expertise and accreditation in low carbon heating technologies. The scheme will have been up and running in the UK after 1 January 2024.
Consider the following when entering:
- Description of the training provided
- Stand out features of training provided
- Customer feedback
- Plans to grow and expand training programme
WHOLESALER / DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award is open to all HVAC wholesalers or distributors currently operating within the UK that specialise in, or have a significant offering in, heating, ventilation or air conditioning products.
Consider the following when entering:
- Brief introduction to the wholesaler/distributor.
- Details of branches and locations
- Range of products supplied
- Business and out-of-hours service
- Type and speed of deliveries offered
- Technical support
- Design service
- Training (for staff and customers)
- Customer feedback
RISING STAR
Full criteria:
This award goes to a young professional, or a candidate who is new to the HVAC industry. The nominee will have had a game-changing impact on their employer’s business through exceeding targets or customer recognition and will have established him or herself as an important team member.
Consider the following when entering:
- Introduction to the individual
- Type of work undertaken
- Training undertaken
- How the candidate has excelled
- Customer feedback
HVAC WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Full criteria:
This award recognises a woman who has made an exceptional contribution to her employer’s business and stands out among her peers for her hard work and dedication. As an important team member, she has a track record of bringing new ideas, building a strong rapport with customers, and upholding the highest standards in business.
Consider the following when entering:
- Introduction to the individual
- Type of work undertaken
- Individual’s standout achievements
- Her Impact on employer and/or wider industry
- Customer feedback