As we mark the 10th anniversary of the Heating Installer Awards, we are excited to announce a major new development for the 2024/25 awards season: the introduction of our brand-new Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees will ensure installers themselves are involved in steering, judging, and continually improving the awards to ensure it remains the premier awards for heating installers to win.
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Over the past decade, the exceptional work of heating engineers who deliver high technical standards and excellent customer service has been celebrated over and over again.
Now, as part of its commitment to the future of the industry, the organisers are introducing a Board of Trustees, a first in the Awards’ history. This new body will enhance the integrity, fairness and technical rigour of the judging process, ensuring that the Awards continue to evolve in line with industry advancements.
The newly formed Board of Trustees comprises previous award winners and industry leaders. These professionals bring practical, hands-on experience and are deeply familiar with the challenges and standards required to excel in their field.
Introducing the 2024/25 Heating Installer Awards Trustees:
Each trustee will be heavily involved in the technical content and judging for the categories relevant to their individual areas of expertise.
Phil is the owner of Metcalf Cooling and Heating Services in Lancaster. Phil specialises in the installation of air conditioning, central heating, and heat pumps. Phil was crowned the National Heating Installer 2020 and is a strong advocate for raising industry standards.
Nick is the owner of Irlam UK, and was awarded the 2024 National Heating Installer Awards winner’s trophy for his outstanding and professional work, with a focus on sustainability. From Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire, Nick’s projects span design, project
Carl Ladd won the Awards’ Rising Star category in 2021. After suffering a serious accident to his hand, Carl rehabilitated his injury and turned to a career in plumbing. Undertaking an apprenticeship and qualifying as a plumber, Carl now works in the renewables sector installing low temperature heating systems with the winner of the Heating Installer Awards’ Most Sustainable Installer 2023, Liam Barry.
Huw, of Thornhill Plumbing and Heating, is a multiple regional Heating Installer Awards winner, winning his region for the past five years. Huw has been a consistent figure in the Awards since 2018 and a stellar supporter of the Awards for years. Known for holding himself to high standards, Huw has trained others and believes in the importance of passing on the knowledge he gained from his own mentors.
Karen is a director of Mayfly Group, which provides domestic heating, domestic heat pumps and commercial heating, and hot water installation, service and repair in Leeds and surrounding areas. Karen is a member of The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering and has over 15 years’ experience in the sector.
The Board of Trustees will play a vital role in shaping the future of the Heating Installer Awards:
The Board of Trustees will work with the Awards’ sponsors and technical teams to evaluate entries and ensure the process continues to remain impartial, thorough and reflective of the highest industry standards.
When it comes to the technical challenge, which all finalists must undertake to demonstrate their abilities, the Trustees will use their real-world experience to design and score a challenge that mirrors the practical realities of the job faced by heating engineers.
Finally, they will support rising stars with mentoring and college visits, while also supporting at key trade events such as InstallerSHOW 2025 to help raise the profile of the Awards and further support the profession.
As we celebrate 10 incredible years, the future of the Heating Installer Awards looks brighter than ever, with the guidance of our new Board of Trustees.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Heating Installer Awards winner? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your skills and be recognised as one of the best in the heating industry.
Could you be the best heating installer in your region? Enter this category to find out.
The regional categories are open to UK residents aged 18 years and over. Entrants into this category must be able to verify their F-Gas or Gas Safe certification (where applicable) by producing a copy of their certificate upon request.One winner from each regional will go through to the final and be in with a chance of being crowned the National Heating Installer Awards Winner 2025.
This category is open to all UK residents aged 16 years old and over who are enrolled in a college either in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland on an apprenticeship which leads to a recognised domestic plumbing and heating qualification.
Entrants can enter at any level of their studies and be either a full-time student or enrolled on a course that includes on-the-job experience and off-the-job training.
For installers who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and are making a genuine effort to reduce the environmental impact of their business, this is the category for you.
This year, we will also be awarding three regional sustainable installers in April. This will consist of prizes for the North, South and Midlands.
The HVAC award will celebrate installers who have delivered a system to customers that not only heats but also cools their home and improves air quality and ventilation.
One winner will be chosen as the winner of this category and will be announced at InstallerSHOW 2025.