Over a decade of the Heating Installer Awards
We’re back to showcase the superstars of the industry in the 12th year of the Heating Installer Awards. Created to shine a spotlight on the exceptional skill, dedication and professionalism of heating installers across the UK, the scheme champions the industry’s heroes, celebrates excellence and recognises the outstanding service that can often go unrecognised.
Over the years, the Heating Installer Awards has firmly established itself as the award for heating installers across the UK to win. In fact, many previous winners tell us that winning their region or category transforms their business – improving their credibility locally and boosting their pipeline of orders in the process.
The winners will be announced in June 2027 InstallerSHOW in Birmingham.
Our award categories
This year our categories are bigger and better than ever. Win the original coveted title of the best in your region, or show off your amazing practices in the Best HVAC category. Our awards aim to celebrate the best-of-the-best!
We’re searching in particular for domestic installers who are the most technical, the best problem solvers, the ones who care about their customers and the performance of the systems they install – the ones who push themselves day after day to produce better and better work. We’re searching for those who are upskilling themselves to be able to install the latest solutions, understanding along the way why the solution they are installing is the best one for that particular project.
Read on learn about the categories you could enter this year…
Regional Awards
Celebrating the industry’s finest from every corner of the UK, and crowning one winner per region, this category recognises technical excellence, commitment to the industry, use of new technologies, understanding and adhering to the latest legislation, and achieving the highest standards. Installers can submit any project where heating a property was the main objective of the project.
Being crowned best in region helps with local sales, staff recruitment and awareness. Winners display their logo proudly as it genuinely tells customers that they are dealing with the best-of-the-best.
National Award
Winners of each of the Regional Awards then go through to the national final. As well as a public vote, the regional winners take part in a technical challenge, which is set and marked by the CIPHE and our Board of Trustees. The Heating Installer of the Year is then decided via a split of judges scores (carried over from the initial judging process), a public vote and scores for the technical challenge.
Being crowned Heating Installer of the Year enters each installer into the Hall of Fame and Legends Club. Brands from across the industry have worked with our national winners for years forming mutually beneficial relationships which create opportunities for all involved; from manufacturers securing advice on NPD to trade associations influencing legislation, the winner’s opinion counts!
HVAC Award
This category is open to installers who have delivered a system to customers that not only heats homes, but also cools to improve air quality and ventilation. Installers can enter this category as well as Heating Installer of the Year but they must enter different projects. The judging process is the same as the regional award category.
Apprentice of the Year
Run in conjunction with the Plumber Awards, this award is for apprentices who are still in training and are putting in that extra effort to achieve high standards. Open to those studying towards a Level 2 or 3 Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician qualification or equivalent, this category is judged on technical competence, quality of work, commitment to learning, customer service, progression and ambition and employer endorsement.
Past winners have described how they balance the classroom with on-the-job training, and how they work with their employer to make suggestions and learn. If you represent a college please support your students by letting them know about this award and encouraging them to enter!
Why Enter the Heating Installer Awards?
The Heating Installer Awards are your chance to showcase your work, raise your profile and stand out from the competition. From local recognition and increased credibility, to attracting new customers, entering can have a real impact on your business.
As a finalist, you’ll gain exposure across the industry, connect with leading manufacturers, explore exciting brand partnership opportunities and be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes. You’ll also join a supportive community of installers, sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences with others who understand the challenges and opportunities of the trade.
Whether you’re looking to grow your business, build your reputation or celebrate the work you do every day, the Heating Installer Awards can help take your career to the next level.
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FAQs
When do Heating Installer Awards entries open?
Entries for the Heating Installer Awards officially open on 1st September but you can pre-register now.
When does judging take place for the Heating Installer Awards?
Judging day takes place in February 2027. Entries are reviewed and scored by an expert panel of judges made up of our partners, independent parties and previous winners. One winner per region is put forward to the national final, along with a shortlist for HVAC and Apprentice of the Year.
When do entries close for the Heating Installer Awards?
Entries for the Heating Installer Awards will close on 22nd December 2026. Our panel of judges will then review and score each entry to reveal the regional winners and a shortlist for each of the other two categories.
When does judging take place for the Heating Installer Awards?
Judging day takes place in February 2027. Entries are reviewed and scored by an expert panel of judges made up of our partners, independent parties and previous winners. One winner per region is put forward to the national final, along with a shortlist for HVAC and Apprentice of the Year.
When are the Regional Winners of the Heating Installer Awards announced?
The winners of the regional award are announced shortly after the judging day in March 2027.
When does voting for the Heating Installer Awards open and close?
Voting for the 2026/2027 Heating Installer Awards will open in March 2027.
Voting for the 2026/2027 Heating Installer Awards will close in May 2027.
When does the Heating Installer Awards announce the winners?
Winners of the Heating Installer Awards 2026/2027 will be announced in June 2027 at the InstallerSHOW in Birmingham. Here, the winners of each category will receive their awards in person.
Should I enter the Heating Installer Awards or The Plumber Awards?
We appreciate that professionals work across both plumbing and heating disciplines. Projects involving both plumbing and heating elements should be entered into the awards that best reflects the main purpose and outcome of the work undertaken.
If your project was primarily about heating, comfort, energy efficiency or heat generation, you should enter the Heating Installer Awards. If your project was primarily about water delivery, distribution, sanitation or plumbing systems, you should enter The Plumber Awards.
The Apprentice of the Year category is run in partnership with The Plumber Awards. Entrants can enter via either awards website. Only one shortlist, covering entries received via both websites will be announced, and one overall winner.
Contact us
If you’d like more information, help with writing your entry, or to sponsor or partner with us, please get in contact with the awards team and we’ll be happy to help.