Help shine a spotlight on the best of the BEMS sector
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on experienced building controls and automation professionals to join its esteemed judging panel for the sector’s biggest benchmark of excellence – the BCIA Awards 2026.
With entries to the awards having opened this week, on Wednesday 8th October 2025, the association is looking to enlist the help of building energy management systems (BEMS) industry experts with particular expertise in technical, product or service development, training and skills, or project management.
Being a member of the judging panel will involve the independent and fair appraisal and scoring of nominations to develop a shortlist of candidates that represents the very best of the building controls and automation sector.
The time commitment for this voluntary role would likely be between two and three days between October and May. Appointed judges will be asked to judge several categories according to expertise, with all judging done remotely through a formal online system. A briefing meeting will be held to ensure judges are fully familiar with the process, criteria and scoring system.
The judging process is entirely transparent and robust and the clear policy is outlined in the BCIA’s published Rules, Policies and Procedures. Copies can be provided by emailing catherinew@bcia.co.uk. Furthermore, all judges will be expected to comply with the T&C’s.
Promotional activity recognises the important role of the judges, so this is a superb opportunity for participants to raise professional profiles and reputations. All judges will also be welcomed as guests to the BCIA Awards 2026 ceremony, taking place at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Thursday 7th May 2026.
Catherine Walker, Executive Officer, Building Controls Industry Association shared, “The BCIA Awards are a fantastic event and a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on the talented individuals and organisations in the building controls sector. 2025 saw some absolutely incredible entries and I’m sure next year’s awards will be even more hotly-contested. We’re seeking passionate industry leaders to join our panel of expert judges for this year’s awards.
The skills, innovation and expertise shown on a daily basis by buildings controls engineers and companies continue to move the sector forward in a hugely positive way and 2026 promises to be no different. By joining the judging panel, you have the chance to champion the very best and showcase the strength of the building automation sector.”
More information on what being a judge entails can be found by clicking this link. For those interested, applications can be entered here. Please note, the deadline for applications to join the judging panel is Friday 17th October 2025.