Introduction

Awarded to the individual, company or organisation that has contributed to training on the installation, design and/or use of building controls and BEMS. This can include training for controls professionals, consultants and other intermediaries, clients, end-users or apprentices.

The training will have been significantly improved or updated in the 12 month period preceding the entry deadline and will be accessible for employers and learners. 

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Criteria for entry:

• Training provision that has been available in the market for a minimum of 12 months preceding the entry deadline. 

• Evidence of significant development or added value.  

• Multiple nominations can only be submitted where the programmes are substantially different, delivered to different audiences and/or deliver different outcomes (e.g. cannot be part of a linked series or continuous training programme) 

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

• The training given, content and delivery methods to ensure accessibility,  

• How the training adds value to the industry through improvement in skills levels and quality/reputation.  

• How the training aims to meet the objectives of trainees and how this is evaluated. 

• Examples of how and why the training has developed or changed in the 12 month period preceding the entry deadline. 

• How the outcomes are measured, what the successes have been and the results of the training programme. 

• Supporting testimonial from a client/trainee – these are viewed as particularly important and can be from more than one person. 

Finalists for all the 2026 awards categories can be viewed here.