General Criteria
The ECN Awards 2025 are trade-only awards, meaning consumers are not permitted to enter any category. Each award will be judged by an independent expert panel based on the criteria set out for each category. The judges will individually score each entry. There is a qualifying period which will define which entries will be valid. This period is between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025. That means any product launched, or any project completed, before or after these dates will not be eligible to enter.
Each category will have a 500-word limit, plus a further 250 words will be available to explain why you think you deserve to win the award. There will be different criteria for each award category. Please also supply up to three images of the product, plus the company’s logo. Entrants may also supply up to one page of supporting evidence, such as testimonials, press coverage, case studies and spec sheets.
The awards are completely FREE to enter and there is no limit on the number of categories or number of submissions you can tender.
Entries will close on 5 September 2025.
Contractor of the Year
(turnover under £5m)
Who can enter: The Contractor of the Year (turnover under £5m) category can be entered by an electrical contracting company that has an annual turnover of under £5 million, that has been actively operating in the electrical contracting sector during the qualifying period. A representative, such as a PR company, may also enter their client.
When entries close: Your entry should be submitted by 5 September 2025.
What we’re looking for:
- Market growth: How has your company improved its performance in the market, and increased sales and market share?
- Innovation: Can you demonstrate how your company delivers innovative and technologically advanced solutions to your customers?
- Sustainability: What is your company doing to assist the industry on the road to net zero? Which technologies and/or processes have you introduced to reduce your company’s carbon footprint?
- ED&I and staff development: What steps is your company taking with regards to equity, diversity and inclusion? How do you support your staff in all areas, including staff safety, mental wellbeing and staff training?