CATEGORIES & CRITERIA
JUDGED CATEGORIES
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
VENTILATION PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Open to fresh, innovative and contemporary new technologies developed to provide space and water heating in commercial and industrial properties, launched in the UK between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
Statements/documents can be provided to support the entry. The following points can be used as a guide:
– 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/INDUSTRIAL
AIR CONDITIONING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
For the manufacturer (or agent) developing the coolest new air conditioning products (or innovating existing technologies). Products/components must have been launched in the UK between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
Statements/documents can be provided to support the entry. The following points can be used as a guide:
– 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/INDUSTRIAL
HEATING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Open to fresh, innovative and contemporary new technologies developed to provide space and water heating in commercial and industrial properties, including multi-living residential complexes, launched in the UK between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
Statements/documents can be provided to support the entry. The following points can be used as a guide:
– 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.
NEW! DOMESTIC HEAT PUMP OF THE YEAR
Manufacturers (or agents) are invited to enter any heat pump product whose primary function includes heating in a domestic setting that has been launched into the UK market between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
NEW! COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL HEAT PUMP OF THE YEAR
Manufacturers (or agents) are invited to enter any heat pump product whose primary function includes heating in a commercial setting that has been launched into the UK market between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
ANCILLARY OF THE YEAR
This award is open to manufacturers (or agents) of ancillary HVAC products launched onto the UK market between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
Statements/documents can be provided to support the entry. The following points can be used as a guide:
– The level of research and development devoted to the new product.
– Key technological features.
– Target market and how this product differs from its competitors.
– Any environmental issues that the product addresses.
– Energy efficiency advantages.
– Price-wise, how the product compares with competitive units.
– Lifetime running costs, payback period etc.
– Any features that simplify installation and maintenance.
– Testimonials.
Domestic Heating Product of the Year
This award is open the most innovative new heating products available for domestic properties released onto the market between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year
Sponsored by efam air
This award is open the most innovative new ventilation products available for domestic properties released onto the market between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
HVAC INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
This category is open to any HVAC business that has delivered an innovative project, development or service 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 between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.
Statements/documents can be provided to support the entry. The following points can be used as a guide:
– Details of the project.
– How the project demonstrates innovation in the field.
– Details of any new technology or other unique attributes of the project.
– Potential cost savings over conventional technology
– Health and safety aspects affecting the technology (if any).
– Environmental or sustainable benefits.
– Customer satisfaction.
Net Zero Hero
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. Entries for projects/initiatives involving any low carbon technologies from heat pumps to heat networks will be considered.
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
This award recognises examples of collaborative work that has delivered outstanding results on an HVAC project. The award is open to any HVAC manufacturers working in collaboration with HVAC contractors, consulting engineers or industry bodies.
NEW! INDOOR AIR QUALITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
The 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).
VOTED CATEGORIES
NEW! RISING STAR
This award goes to a young professional, or a candidate who is new to the 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.
NEW! TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
This award is open to any company that has launched a training scheme offered to help HVAC professionals gain expertise and accreditation in low carbon heating technologies or any other scheme that ensures the highest industry standards are met and complied with. The scheme must have been offered with the UK between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
WHOLESALER/DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
This award is open to all heating and ventilating wholesalers or distributors operating within the UK.
For the purposes of this Award, a wholesaler is defined as a company offering a wide range of products in the form of a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the heating and ventilating engineer. A distributor will be an independent company looking after the sales and distribution of one or more companies’ products.
NEW! HVAC WOMAN OF THE YEAR
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