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The Heating Installer Awards 2025 has arrived marking a remarkable decade celebrating hardworking installers across the UK. Entries are opening to installers on Tuesday 8th October, with lots of exciting awards to be won. Now entering its 10th anniversary, the Heating Installer Awards holds a search for the best installers in the nation. The competition builds a positive conversation in the industry and promotes excellent heating installers and their work, which can often go unrecognized. Selection of products There are prizes from a bundle worth over £10,000 on offer for the finalists Supported by The IPG, Polypipe Building Products, Powered Now, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad, CIPHE, and Refresh, the awards are free to enter and allow installers to showcase their work to potential customers. There are prizes from a bundle worth over £10,000 on offer for the finalists, including a selection of products from sponsors and partners, as well as money-can’t-buy prizes. Judging panel  After entries close in February 2025, a judging panel made up of industry experts, professional bodies, and trusted installers will choose the regional finalists as well as an initial shortlist for the category winners.  Entries submitted will be carefully reviewed and scored by the judging panel that will mark the project against outstanding results, problem-solving skills, knowledgeable product selection, excellent customer service, and technical expertise. National Heating Installer Awards Regional winners will be announced in April 2025, before going into the running to be crowned Regional winners will be announced in April 2025, before going into the running to be crowned the national Heating Installer Awards winner 2025 in June at Birmingham NEC. During the presentation, last year’s winners Nick Irlam of Irlam UK in Lancashire, Damon Blakemore of Blakemore Plumbing & Heating and Luke Neale, apprentice at Chelmsford Plumbing and Heating will crown the next national winner, most sustainable installer, HVAC award and rising star. New developments To celebrate the award’s 10th anniversary, there will also be some new additions to the Heating Installer Awards calendar that are set to make the awards bigger than they’ve ever been. More on this is coming soon. Think they’ve got what it takes to be crowned Heating Installer of the Year 2025? Visit the website and complete the entry form. Follow them on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with new developments, plus be the first to find out about competitions from the awards’ sponsors and partners!

After a highly competitive, multi-stage judging process, the Heating Installer Awards 2024 winners have been announced. National Heating Installer 2024 Nick Irlam of Irlam UK in Bolton-le-Sands has been crowned winner and awarded the coveted title of National Heating Installer 2024. Having been recognized as a regional winner for the North West two years in a row, Nick has scooped the top spot this year after impressing the judges with his professionalism, problem-solving, and commitment to customer satisfaction. two years in a row Commenting on his win, Nick said, “After being recognized as a regional winner for a second time, I was delighted to have received such positive feedback from the judges this year, I was extremely proud of the project I submitted, and know how dedicated I am to my work, so to get some recognition felt amazing. But to win the national award is incredible – I am speechless." "Winning the national title will help to grow my business, connect with manufacturers, and do more work with others operating in the heating industry.” customer-centric approach Blakemore Plumbing & Heating was awarded Silver, while Daniel Davies Plumbing & Heating Services received bronze Damon Blakemore of Blakemore Plumbing & Heating in Sheffield was awarded Silver Winner, while Daniel Davies of Daniel Davies Plumbing & Heating Services in Lampeter received the Bronze Winner award. Both entrants impressed industry experts with their technical expertise and customer-centric approach. Most Sustainable Installer award 2024's Most Sustainable Installer award, which recognizes those doing everything they can to minimize the impact of their work on the environment, was presented to Damon Blakemore. The industry experts commended Damon’s knowledge and expertise in delivering energy-efficient solutions for customers, focusing on helping them minimize utility bills and their carbon footprint. Damon comments On the win, Damon said, “Sustainability has been at the center of everything we do at Blakemore Plumbing & Heating so to win this award is a huge achievement and I feel honored to have my work recognized by other professionals in the industry." "Winning this award has inspired me to work even harder on making our industry more sustainable and I can’t wait to work with both young people and manufacturers to make an even bigger difference.” Rising Star award Luke wowed the judges with his dedication to problem-solving and the successful outcome Luke Neale claimed the highly esteemed Rising Star award, which recognizes the apprentices in the UK installer community who are training and working hard to demonstrate real commitment and high standards. Luke wowed the judges with his dedication to problem-solving and the successful outcome delivered for the customer. inspiring young people  Luke said, “I am delighted to be taking home the Rising Star trophy." "I have seen what winning the Heating Installer Awards has done for other people in the industry and I will be using the recognition to continue inspiring other young people to enter an industry that I enjoy being part of. A big thank you to everyone who helped me to get to this point!” Air quality and ventilation New for 2024, the HVAC Installer of the Year award celebrates installers who have delivered a system to customers that not only heats but also cools their homes, improving air quality and ventilation. The inaugural winner was Nick Irlam.  Nick said, “Winning the HVAC Installer of the Year award is an incredible honor, and to be recognized on top of winning the national title is truly humbling. This recognition highlights the dedication and hard work I put into delivering comprehensive heating and cooling solutions for our customers.” customer satisfaction In its ninth year, the Heating Installer Awards recognize the often-unsung superstars across the UK heating and plumbing industry who deliver an exceptional quality of work and demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction. As winners of the awards Nick, Damon, and Luke will receive industry-wide recognition and a variety of prizes courtesy of the awards partners, Polypipe Building Products, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad,  The IPG, and CIPHE.

The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) has announced six recipients of its bursary to help kick-start their careers in the plumbing industry. The winners are from colleges across the country, including Dundee and Angus Kingsway College, Borders College, St Helens Green Energy Centre, Windsor Forest - Langley Campus, South Lanarkshire College, and Kendal College. professional-grade tools Each winner will receive £1,000 in vouchers for tools and equipment from Monument Tools, a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of professional-grade tools for the industry. The tools and equipment Bursary scheme, which is sponsored by Monument Tools and City & Guilds, has been running for over 20 years. It is specifically designed to help plumbing students who would benefit from financial assistance to support those who are working towards a recognized plumbing qualification across the UK. Selection criteria Professional bodies, such as the CIPHE, are also encouraged to support students who meet the criteria To be considered for a financial award, students are required to include a reference from their lecturer or employer. Professional bodies, such as the CIPHE, are also encouraged to support students who meet the criteria and would therefore merit consideration as possible recipients of a Bursary. David Adams, Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, said, “Every year, World Plumbing Day recognizes the important role plumbing plays in the health, safety, and sustainability of our communities. So, it is an apt day for us to announce our bursary winners." bursary scheme David Adams adds, “While the heating and plumbing industry is an excellent choice of career, we know that it requires upfront investment in terms of equipment and tools. Through our bursary scheme, we support those first few but crucial steps in their journey to becoming a qualified plumber or heating engineer. The awards are inclusive and we welcome applications from all those who are working hard towards becoming professional plumbers." He continues, “The Bursary scheme has gone from strength to strength in recent years and we annually award up to six young people that we feel would benefit from financial support.” Supporting the plumbers Kevin Wellman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Chartered Institute for Plumbing and Heating Engineers (CIPHE) and on the judging panel of the bursaries, stated, “This bursary scheme is a wonderful system put in place by The Worshipful Company of Plumbers and Monument Tools." He adds, "As we all know, plumbers play a vital role in looking after and protecting the public. Therefore, the industry must support upcoming talent as they progress through their careers." plumbers play a vital role Kevin Wellman continues, “The plumbing and heating industry plays an essential role in the smooth running, and safety, of our society, and here at the CIPHE, we will always do everything we can to encourage young people to join this fabulous sector." He further said, "It was inspiring to learn about the passion coming through the ranks during this year’s judging process and I look forward to seeing where their careers take them.”  WCoP The WCoP was founded to encourage excellence in plumbing. Its bursaries and awards support the industry to achieve the highest standards through education and technical development. The Company and CIPHE have collaborated on several initiatives to support young installers including the Plumbing Professionals Development Scheme. As part of this drive for competence, the CIPHE is running an 'Education Survey' with stakeholders including employers, colleges/training centers, and awarding bodies. Specifically, it is looking to garner feedback on its Level 3 Apprenticeship Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician.