BESA Connects you to celebrating excellence in building services | Industry Awards

?? The #BESAIndustryAwards 2024 are back and officially open for entries!

The Building Engineering Services Association are once again celebrating excellence in building services, rewarding the most talented apprentices, and showcasing those responsible for delivering innovative projects, products and initiatives. This year's Awards are set to bigger and better than ever, announcing event is moving to a larger venue.?

The awards, which are free to enter, reward individuals, teams, and companies responsible for delivering projects, products, innovations, and initiatives that demonstrate excellence in building services engineering.?

This year’s final will take place at the historic Brewery, Chiswell Street, London on October 17 following the Association’s Annual Conference at the same venue earlier in the day. The headline sponsor is Mitsubishi Electric and the event is also being supported by CIBSE and the Installer Show.?

Several new categories are being introduced including Retrofit Project of the Year to reflect the growing focus on refurbishment of existing buildings to meet net zero targets and improve occupant health and well-being.?

The increased focus on training and skills has led to the first Training Provider of the Year Award for BESA’s training partners. This sits neatly alongside the new Competence and Compliance category which celebrates the growing focus on raising professional standards and helping building engineering firms prove their ability to comply with increasingly stringent legislation.?

The BESA Industry Awards 2024 also continues the Association’s long-standing tradition of celebrating and rewarding apprentices and other emerging building services talent, and this year sees the first Rising Star of the Year award.? Nominees will be drawn from the growing ranks of impressive young engineers employed by BESA member companies.?

This will be augmented by the relaunch of the Manly Trust Management Training Award that funds management training for a particularly promising individual who shows leadership potential.?

Although some awards are exclusively for BESA members, many are now open to the whole sector to ensure the programme reflects the full breadth of building services expertise.??

There are awards for outstanding projects and firms as well as individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for the greater good of the industry. Categories cover the full supply chain from manufacturers and distributors though contractors, engineers, and clients, and they reflect the industry’s efforts to get to grips with today’s big issues like building safety, indoor air quality, and diversity.

Awards are an invaluable way to place your organisation in the spotlight and put you at the heart of the sectors most important conversation. Here just three reasons you should consider entering:

• Be seen as an industry leader: Entering the Industry Awards gives you the opportunity to showcase your organisation, team and the projects you complete, it shows your commitment to the industry as well as your hard work and dedication.
• Reward your team and attract the best: Show your team how much you value their hard work and achievements by entering the Awards and also, being an award winning company makes it easier to recruit!
• Coverage to BESA's extensive audience of 20K plus: Utilise our extensive reach across social media platforms, industry partner press releases, the BESA website, and exclusive LinkedIn newsletters and emails.

• Read the criteria carefully: Before diving into your entry, take the time to thoroughly review the awards criteria. Understand what the judges are looking for and tailor your submission accordingly.
• Make an early start: Procrastination is the enemy of success. Start planning your entry as early as possible to avoid the stress of last-minute submissions. By giving yourself the time to read and digest the criteria, as well as the head space, you can meticulously prepare and fine-tune your entry to perfection.
• Can you prove it? Don't just make claims; back them up with hard evidence: Provide tangible examples of how the project, individual or how your business has achieved a clear goal, that benefits your organisation, or the wider industry. Utilise statistics, case studies, and testimonials to substantiate your achievements.
• Check it, check it, check it! Before hitting the submit button, meticulously review your entry multiple times for errors and inconsistencies. Check for grammar, spelling, and formatting issues. Consider enlisting the help of a colleague or trusted individual to provide a fresh perspective. A thorough review ensures your submission is polished and professional, increasing your chances of success.