Talent and achievements in the electrotechnical industry were recognised with prestigious accolades at the ECA Industry Awards held on Friday night (10 October).
The awards ceremony showcased the excellence and innovation across the electrotechnical and engineering sectors.
The ceremony was hosted by comedian and actress Ellie Taylor, alongside compere Alan Dedicoat – the voice of Strictly Come Dancing and The National Lottery.
Helen Atkinson, Director of Member Services at ECA, says, “This year’s Industry Awards entries were a powerful reflection of the incredible impact ECA Members are making across the electrotechnical and engineering industry. Their passion and dedication to deliver excellence, as well as their commitment to support the next generation, will help drive forward the journey towards electrification. Congratulations to all the winners and highly commended runners-up.”
Award winners
The award winners are as follows:
Best Client Partnership – West & West
Best Fire and Security Project – Early Birds Fire Protection
Best Health, Safety and Environment Initiative – Midwest Mechanical and Electrical Services
Best New Business – BSN Electrical
Best Supply Chain Partnership – Source Electrical Services
Best Sustainability Net Zero Project – F B Taylor Cable Contractors
Contractor of the Year (up to £1 million turnover) – O’Connor Electrical
Contractor of the Year (up to £5 million turnover) – North East Installations
Contractor of the Year (up to £15 million turnover) – West & West
Contractor of the Year (up to £45 million turnover) – Elecomm
ECA Large Contractor of the Year – SES Engineering Services
Excellence in Apprenticeship Training – Geoffrey Robinson
Fire Detection and Alarm Industry – Paul Turner, Lead Auditor, BAFE
Major Contribution to the Industry – Martin Bailey
Security Systems Industry – John Davidson, Approval Schemes Manager, NSI
Judging panel
The judging panel for the ECA Awards comprised the following:
Gary Parker – Head of Technical, ECA (Head Judge)
Helen Atkinson – Director of Member Services, ECA (Adjudicator)
Richard Bowler – Editor, Professional Electrician & Installer
Clair Bradley – Deputy Delivery Director, JTL
Paul Collins – Technical Director, Certsure
Hywel Davies – Former Chief Technical Officer, CIBSE
Spencer Henry – Electrical Consultant and Designer, Modecsoft
Matt Nimmons – Managing Director, CEDIA EMEA
Luke Osborne – Deputy Technical Director, Electrical Safety First
Kevin Sparrow – Industry & Portfolio Manager, EAL
For reactions from the award winners in the coming weeks, visit ECA’s LinkedIn channel.
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