The 2019 ECA Industry Awards, which took place in London on June 7, saw 19 top-performing businesses from across the industry scoop honours.
In addition, former ECA President, Bill Wright of W Wright Electrical, picked up the ‘major contribution to the industry’ award. Wright was recognised for his decades of working tirelessly in the industry to create a fair environment for both employers and employees, and for his dedication to pushing for delivery of good quality apprenticeships.
Here is the full list of 2019 ECA Industry Awards winners:
Large Contractor of the Year – turnover over £20 million (sponsored by Schneider Electric)
• Winner – Clarkson Evans
• Highly commended – NG Bailey
Contractor of the Year – up to £20 million turnover (sponsored by Eaton)
• Winner – Orton Group
• Highly commended – Ceetech
Contractor of the Year – up to £5 million turnover (sponsored by JIB)
• Winner – West & West
• Highly commended – SJD Electrical
Contractor of the Year – up to £1 million turnover (sponsored by Edmundson Electrical)
• Winner – Abtec Building Technologies
• Highly commended –
o Building Wiring Solutions
o D&B Electrical Contractors
Best Energy Solutions Project (sponsored by ABB)
• Winner – SSE
Best Fire & Security Project (sponsored by FSA)
• Winner – Triple Star Fire & Security
Best Health & Safety Initiative (sponsored by Electrical Safety First)
• Winner – NG Bailey
• Highly commended
o Faradays
o SSE
Excellence in Training & Development (sponsored by JTL)
• Winner – Ceetech
• Highly commended – Property Plus
Best Supply Chain Initiative (sponsored by Trimble Luckins)
• Winner – AICO
Best Client/Partnership (sponsored by ECIC)
• Winner – Geoffrey Robinson
• Highly commended – Orton Group
Major Contribution to the Industry
• Winner – Bill Wright of W Wright Electrical
Guests on the night were treated to a range of entertainment, including live music and table magic. Thousands of pounds were also raised for the Electrical Industries Charity during a prize draw. TV personalities Huw Edwards and Alan Dedicoat hosted the proceedings and presented awards to the winning ECA organisations and individuals.
Entries for the 2020 awards will open later this year, and details will be available at www.ecaawards.co.uk