The ECN Awards, hosted by Electrical Contracting News and supported by sponsors Aico, CEF, Chint, Essential Install, Hispec and Selectric, was a remarkable celebration of excellence in the electrical contracting industry.
The event took place on Thursday 5 December at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry, where the industry’s brightest talents gathered for an unforgettable evening. Attendees were captivated by the stunning venue, cheered as outstanding companies and individuals received coveted ECN Awards, and were blown away by the surprise guest act, East 17!
Established to honour the achievements of those who drive innovation, safety, efficiency and sustainability in the electrical sector, the ECN Awards spotlight the dedication and hard work of industry professionals. This year’s winners showcase the exceptional standards that the awards aim to celebrate.
The winners were decided by a panel of esteemed independent experts, including Frank Bertie, Managing Director, NAPIT; Paul Collins, Technical Director, NICEIC; Ruth Devine MBE, Managing Director, SJD Associates; Richard Harvey, Electrical Installation Safety Engineer, Electrical Safety First; Chris Horne, Electrical Lecturer, Riverside College; Carl Murray, Director, TClarke; Gary Parker, Senior Technical Manager, ECA; and Darren Staniforth, Head of Technical Solutions, CEF. Their expertise and rigorous evaluation ensured the most deserving candidates were recognised, making the awards a resounding success.
“The ECN Awards are a true celebration of excellence in our industry, and we are thrilled with the overwhelming success of the event,” says Carly Weller, Group Editor, ECN. “It was an honour to recognise the outstanding achievements of this year’s winners, who exemplify innovation, talent and hard work. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the night one to remember and huge congratulations to all of the winners. We look forward to reliving the highlights through the event photographs and sharing details of the ECN Awards 2025 soon.”
“What a night! We certainly celebrated the electrical contracting industry last night in style!” says Kelly Byne, Sales Director, ECN. “From start to finish it was joyful, fun and uplifting, and I can’t thank everyone enough for their support. Massive congratulations again to all the winners, I hope you’ll be displaying your trophies in pride of place at your premises. The ECN Awards is our baby, and we’re thrilled it has been so well received by the industry and is now a staple in the events calendar, hopefully for many years to come. Thanks again and roll on the ECN Awards 2025 – watch this space!”
ECN Awards winners 2024
Cable Management Product of the Year
- Winner: WISKA UK – TriShot
- Highly Commended: HellermannTyton – QWICGRIP
Cable Product of the Year
- Winner: Doncaster Cables – PV-Ultra
Circuit Protection Product of the Year
- Winner: Gewiss UK – ReStart Autotest
Fire Safety Product of the Year
- Winner: Ajax Systems – ManualCallPoint (Red) Jeweller
- Highly Commended: NVC Lighting – LiFe Emergency Lighting
HVAC Product of the Year
- Winner: Moss Technical Services – Niko Home Control – Generic Wall Control with Comfort Sensors
- Highly Commended: Vent-Axia – Vent-Axia Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq Cool-Flow
Lighting Product of the Year
- Winner: Hispec – Orca SWiTCH Wall Pack
- Highly Commended: Moss Technical Services – Niko Home Control, Generic Wall Control with Comfort Sensors
- Highly Commended: Thorn Lighting – Cesar Opera Drive Over and Cesar Opera Walk Over Range
Software/App of the Year
- Winner: Powered Now – Powered Now
- Highly Commended: Ajax Systems – PRO Desktop
Tools/Testing Product of the Year
- Winner: TIS – TIS 819SIKIT
- Highly Commended: Carl Kammerling International (C.K Tools) – Armourslice EVO
Wiring Accessories Product of the Year
- Winner: Luceco – BG Super-Fast 45W USB fast charge socket in Evolve
- Highly Commended: Hamilton Litestat – LEDSTAT Multi-Way Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer
EV Charging Product of the Year
- Winner: Aurora Lighting – Seren EV Charger
- Highly Commended: Andersen EV – Andersen A3
- Highly Commended: evpzee – evpzee 7kW on-street charger
Power Product of the Year
- Winner: Reskube – Reskube Edge
- Highly Commended: Doncaster Cables – PV-Ultra
- Highly Commended: V-TAC Exports Ltd – Hi-Energy All In One Solar System
Smart Buildings/Sustainability Product of the Year
- Winner: Shelly/NetXL – Shelly Pro 3EM-120A 3-Phase DIN-rail Energy Meter
- Highly Commended: Lithe Audio – Lithe Audio 4inch Compact Bluetooth Ceiling Speaker
Lighting Project of the Year
- Winner: Powercor – The Great Hall at Wembley Stadium
Sustainable Project of the Year
- Winner: Prefect Controls – The Refinery
- Highly Commended: Powercor – Vision Engineering
- Highly Commended: Thorn Lighting – Lighting Upgrade at Gatwick Airport
Overall Project of the Year
- Winner: Prefect Controls – The Refinery
- Highly Commended: CU Phosco – Connected Urban Smart Pole Project
Training Provider/Initiative of the Year:
- Winner: Aico
- Highly Commended: Apprentice 121
- Highly Commended: Legrand UK & Ireland
Apprentice of the Year
- Winner: Gavin Harrison
Manufacturer of the Year
- Winner: Aico
- Highly Commended: Andersen EV
- Highly Commended: Super Rod
Independent Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year
- Winner: Service Electrical Distributors
- Highly Commended: Moss Technical Services
Chain Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year
- Winner: HDM Solar (Wholesale)
- Highly Commended: CEF
Contractor of the Year (turnover under £5m)
- Winner: Penkhull Electrical
- Highly Commended: Starkey Electrical
Contractor of the Year (turnover over £5m)
- Winner: Powercor
Special Recognition
- Winner: Mark Allison
To register your interest in the ECN Awards 2025 please contact Kelly Byne at kelly@allthingsmedialtd.com
