ECN is pleased to announce the first four sponsors of the ECN Awards 2025. The event will be held on 27 November 2025 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry.
Aico will be returning to sponsor the Projects category at the event. The Projects category comprises the EV Project of the Year, Lighting Project of the Year, Sustainable Project of the Year, and Overall Project of the Year awards.
Aico, an Ei Company, is the European market leader in home life safety, pioneering new technologies and offering high-quality alarms and sensors, developed and manufactured in Ireland. All Aico products meet UK standards, ensuring full circle protection for every home. Education, quality, service and innovation are at the heart of everything the company does.
Aico says it is happy to sponsor the Projects category at the ECN Awards to support excellence in the electrical industry, strengthen connections with contractors, and promote home life safety. Sponsoring aligns with the company’s values of innovation, quality and community engagement while increasing brand visibility among key decision-makers committed to safer homes and better industry standards.
CEF will be returning as the sponsor of the Sustainable Products category. The Sustainable Products category comprises the EV Charging Product of the Year, Power (including Solar PV) Product of the Year, and Smart Buildings/Sustainability Product of the Year awards.
CEF says it is proud to be sponsoring the Sustainable Products category for the third year running. As the UK’s leading multi-channel distributor, sustainability and social value is a strategic priority, not just from a business perspective but as a commitment to people, the planet and the communities it serves.
As part of CEF’s goal – to be a leader in its sector – it has embraced sustainability and social value. The company’s recently published Impact Report is a testament to its commitment to collaboration, innovation and the lasting impact it strives to create. It highlights significant progress in areas such as community partnerships, carbon reduction and supply chain management, where its work with EcoVadis has engaged with over 100 suppliers with a goal of having 80% of its spend covered by EcoVadis accredited partners by the end of 2025.
By championing sustainability and social value, CEF is committed to demonstrating that business growth can drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Chint Shield has been confirmed as the Training category sponsor, which comprises the Training Provider/Initiative of the Year and Apprentice of the Year awards.
Chint Shield offers a complete low voltage electrical solution for domestic, commercial and industrial installations, with many products designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK.
“Chint Shield is proud to sponsor the Training category at the ECN Awards 2025,” says Haibin Zheng, Managing Director. “Supporting industry training helps build a skilled and safer workforce, which is key to the future of our sector.”
Hispec will be returning as sponsor of the Companies category which comprises the Manufacturer of the Year, Independent Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Chain Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Contractor of the Year (turnover under £5m), and Contractor of the Year (turnover over £5m) awards.
Hispec says that it is excited to be returning as a sponsor at the ECN Awards 2025. As a leading supplier to the electrical wholesale market, the company has proudly supported the industry since 2002, working closely with social housing landlords and private housing developers across the UK.
The company says it is thrilled to continue its partnership with the ECN Awards, which align with Hispec’s values of excellence, safety and innovation.
Hispec’s commitment to providing high quality solutions in fire detection, air quality and lighting, along with its dedication to sustainability, makes this sponsorship a perfect fit.
The company looks forward to celebrating the achievements of the electrical contracting industry and continuing to play a key role in shaping a safer, more sustainable future.
Leading the charge in innovation, companies in the electrical contracting industry are dedicated to enhancing safety, efficiency and sustainability across all sectors, and it is vital to acknowledge their remarkable efforts and accomplishments. If you believe your product, company or project is worthy of an ECN Award, we encourage you to enter when entries open on 2 June 2025.