Voting is open for the 2017 HVR Awards. The industry is invited to vote in three categories: Trainee, Customer Service Person and Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year.
Trainee of the Year, sponsored by Brymec, has two outstanding individuals in the running: Autumn Moir of A1 Expo and Lewis Buchanan of Hargreaves Ductwork.
Sponsored by Conex Bänninger, the Customer Service Person of the Year award will go to one of four finalists: Paul Wightman of Albion Valves (UK), Rob Nell of Baxi Heating, Sharon Louth of GroundTherm, or Xohan Duran of Squires and Duran Plumbing and Heating.
Brand new category Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year, sponsored by Altecnic, will see six companies battle it out to be the first ever winner of this award. In the running are Brymec, EOGB Energy Products, F & P Wholesale, Smith Brothers Stores and Ventexpress Limited.
Those who wish to have their say are invited to submit their choices via our online voting form, which can be found at www.hvrawards.com/vote.
Whilst the three ‘voted for’ categories will be decided in due course, this year’s highly-esteemed panel of judges has already reviewed the entries in the further six categories, the winners of which will be announced on the night.
The 2017 judging panel was made up of six prestigious industry figures: Martyn Cooper, FETA commercial manager; Ross Anderson, director of ICOM Energy Association; Wayne Terry, membership director at BESA; Tom Garrigan, BSRIA test house manager; and Stephen Gill, HVACR consultant and chairman of the CIBSE-ASHRAE Group.
Event organiser, Datateam Business Media, has announced the 2017 finalists as follows:
Commercial/Industrial Air Conditioning Product of the Year, sponsored by Stokvis:
- >B< MaxiPro, Conex Bänninger
- ECLYPSE Connected Terminal Unit Controller Series, Distech Controls
- i-FX-Q2, Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A
- LG Multi V5, LG Electronics
- Sky Air A Series, Daikin UK
- Storm Chemicals – Green XL, Aspen Pumps
- Teslamiser, Klima-Therm
- Toshiba SHRM-e Three-Pipe Heat Recovery VRF Air Conditioning System, Toshiba Air Conditioning
- ZAbluefin, Ziehl-Abegg UK Ltd
Commercial/Industrial Heating Product of the Year, sponsored by The HVACR Show:
- ECLYPSE Connected Terminal Unit Controller Series, Distech Controls
- EcoSword Water Heater, Lochinvar
- FBM Eco, Heatrae Sadia
- GOLD AHU, Swegon Group Ltd
- Greenstar Heat Interface Unit (HIU), Bosch Commercial and Industrial
- Kensa Evo Series, Kensa Heat Pumps
- R32 Line Up, Mitsubishi Electric
- SmartSat Heat Interface Unit, 2nd Generation, Altecnic Ltd
- Vitocrossal 100, Viessmann Ltd
- Wilo-Stratos MAXO, Wilo UK
Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year
- ClimaVIAT Air Handling Unit Range, CIAT Ozonair
- GOLD AHU, Swegon Group Ltd
- ICID Plus Double Wall Adjustable Starter Section, Schiedel Chimney Systems Ltd
- Vent-Axia Pure Air, Vent-Axia
- WISE – Demand Controlled Ventilation, Swegon Group
- ZAbluefin Fan, Ziehl-Abegg UK Ltd
Contractor of the Year, sponsored by Albion Valves (UK):
- A1 Flue Systems
- Smith & Byford Ltd
- Squires and Duran Plumbing and Heating Ltd
- Swiftclean Building Services
Sustainable Project of the Year
- Flagship Group – Orchard Close, Finn Geotherm
- Marina Village Greystones, Panasonic
- Offsite construction modules built in China with integrated air conditioning and shipped to the UK to create prestige hotels, Toshiba Air Conditioning
- Ten Oaks Farm, Arnold James (St Albans) Ltd
Sustainable Product of the Year, sponsored by BESA:
- Aquarea All-In-One H Generation, Panasonic
- Duplexvent Multi eco, Airflow
- i-FX-Q2, Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A
- Kensa Evo Series, Kensa Heat Pumps
- Megafle Eco Solar PV, Heatrae Sadia
- R32 Summit Wall Mount, Johnson Controls – Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe SAS
- Sky Air A Series, Daikin UK
- Storm Chemicals – Green XL, Aspen Pumps
- ZAbluefin, Ziehl-Abegg UK Ltd
In addition, the Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Toshiba, will recognise an individual who has made an outstanding and sustained commitment to the industry.
Join industry colleagues for the big reveal
This year’s winners will be revealed during a hotly anticipated awards ceremony, set to take place at London’s Chelsea Harbour Hotel on Thursday October 26.
The Awards gala is a key event on the heating and ventilating industry calendar, providing members of the industry with a prime opportunity to celebrate the successes of the past 12 months whilst networking with friends, colleagues, peers, press and potential clients.
Ticket prices also include an exclusive riverside drinks reception, a sumptuous three-course meal with wine, evening entertainment and high profile awards presentations.
With a limited number of tickets remaining, those who wish to attend are encouraged to secure their seat at the event by booking online at www.hvrawards.com/table-booking.
Put your company centre stage
The 2017 HVR Awards has received the backing of industry giants keen to put their weight behind an event that recognises and celebrates the highest standards of excellence within the industry. This year’s sponsor line-up includes lead sponsor BESA, Albion Valves (UK), Altecnic, Brymec, Conex Bänninger, The HVAC & Refrigeration Show 2018, Toshiba, ICOM, Fujitsu, Marflow Hydronics, Smith Brothers Stores and Wilo.
With less than two months until the ceremony and with limited sponsorship packages still available, now is the time to ensure that your brand is projected to a highly focused and engaged audience during a memorable evening of celebration.
To find out more about sponsoring the HVR Awards, contact Sharon Holloway on 01622 699166 or at sholloway@datateam.co.uk.