The IPG and Samsung Climate Solutions have been confirmed as official sponsors of the awards for 2024 as we return for the ninth year to once again search for the best installers in the UK.
The IPG is a membership group for independent plumbing and heating stores and bathroom showrooms and works alongside many industry-leading manufacturers and suppliers. It was founded in 2013 with a simple mission – to champion independents in this sector and give them the support they need to thrive. With a network of well over 200 independent stores nationwide, The IPG members can offer you the best brands at great prices. To find out more visit The IPGs website here.
Samsung Electronics has been redefining indoor climate comfort for tomorrow’s society since introducing its first air conditioner in 1974, aiming to help people find their flow, so they may feel and live their best – be it at work, play or rest. They are committed to offering more energy-efficient solutions with innovative cooling, heating, domestic hot water, refrigeration and smart building solutions. For their industry partners, they offer ongoing technical training in climate and smart building solutions, and after-sales and technical support. Backed by Samsung’s quality reputation and leading-edge innovation, including digital connectivity solutions. To find out more, visit Samsung Climate Solutions website here.
Entries are now open and as always the awards are completely free to enter. We encourage installers from around the UK to submit a case study of a project that demonstrates not only fantastic results, but clever product selection, great customer service, and technical expertise. There is a prize bundle worth over £10,000 on offer for the finalists, including money-can’t-buy prizes from our sponsors.
After entries close in February 2024 we’ll pull together an expert judging panel to mark the best entries from each region and specialist categories. The panel will include technical specialists from each sponsor as well as representatives from the independent professional body, CIPHE.
The overall winners will then be decided by a combination of judges’ scores, independently reviewed technical challenges and a public vote.
Each of the regional winners will then have the chance to go on to be crowned the national winner 2024, as well as special category winners:
- Rising Star – recognising the industry’s budding apprentices;
- Sustainable Installer (North, South & Midlands) – recognising those who are doing everything they can to minimise the impact of their work on the environment and;
- HVAC Installer – recognising those who are installing full home comfort systems that heat and cool their customer’s homes, as well as improve ventilation and air quality.
Each year, sponsors, winners and shortlisted installers are also invited to a number of in-person events including a kick-off event and a regional winner’s event to celebrate the top talent from each region of the UK.
We spoke to Nike Lovell, Marketing Director at The IPG, who said: “The IPG is delighted to sponsor the Heating Installer Awards for the first time this year. So much about the awards aligns with our values – in fact, our ethos centres upon supporting independent businesses in the plumbing, heating and bathroom sectors and providing a personal touch, so we can’t wait to build closer relationships with the installer community.
In previous years, we have seen the impact that the awards has on all involved and how it spotlights those who do brilliant work, provide excellent customer service and offer unmatched technical expertise – giving them the recognition that they so truly deserve. We know that talent can often go unrecognised in this industry and to be able to support a scheme that gives so much back to the community is an honour and we look forward to working with the team on an excellent campaign this year.”
We also spoke to Sim Gill, Digital Marketing Manager at Samsung Climate Solutions who commented: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Heating Installer Awards for the first time this year. With the scheme now in its ninth year, we know the awards are already well-renowned and highly respected across the industry so it’s fantastic to know that we’re going to be a part of the journey throughout 2023/24.
Supporting the awards will provide us with a unique opportunity to connect with incredible installers from around the country on a personal level, and recognise the hard work that goes into heating and cooling our homes. We know that the talent, skill and dedication of these installers can often go unnoticed, so it’s a pleasure to be apart of a scheme that really shines a light
on and celebrates this work.’’
The overall winner will be announced at InstallerSHOW 2024, held in the Birmingham NEC, where our 2023 champion James Bowen will crown the next national winner.
To enter, plumbers and heating installers can visit the enter page on our website and fill in the short form detailing a project you’re particularly proud of. Or if preferred, call us directly on 0161 871 1188 and we’d be happy to take your entry over the phone.