The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has disclosed its enhanced shortlist for the National Awards this year.

You can view the full list and details on their official website and below.

A revamped awards ceremony for the industry

The 2023 awards, under the sponsorship of Mitsubishi Electric, are set to be conferred on October 12 during a grand dinner event at the Novotel London West hotel.

The prior year saw over 450 attendees at this gathering, with this year’s hosting responsibilities being handed over to comedian Darren Harriott.

The gala will immediately follow the Association’s Annual Conference, which is scheduled at the same location.

Broadening the industry awards spectrum

In a move to enhance its recognition program, BESA has refreshed its awards system this year.

They’ve integrated a new regional qualifying method for certain categories and have critically evaluated and adjusted the award categories.

This meticulous overhaul ensures recognition for individuals, teams, and businesses from every facet of the industry’s supply chain.

Not all awards are reserved for BESA members – many are made accessible to the broader industry, aiming to capture the extensive expertise in building services engineering.

Last year, the Association introduced awards focusing on Net Zero and Diversity initiatives.

They have escalated their effort by integrating more technical sections, provisions for Small and Big Budget project awards, and an exclusive Building Safety Act category.

Graeme Fox, BESA’s technical director, commented: “Expanding the range of categories and changing the qualifying process has clearly paid off.”

He highlighted: “The judges were delighted to see so many talented apprentices and young engineers being put forward, which bodes well for the future.”

He also praised the industry members for their dedication, highlighting the numerous nominations for the Outstanding Service and Specialist Groups awards.

IFSJ Comment

The Building Engineering Services Association’s decision to broaden its awards spectrum is a testament to the growing and evolving landscape of building services engineering.

By recognising talent not just from within its member base but from the wider industry, BESA is ensuring that excellence and innovation are celebrated at every level.

The introduction of categories like Net Zero and Diversity initiatives signals an industry that’s forward-thinking and aligned with global imperatives.

The emphasis on apprentices and young engineers is particularly commendable, ensuring a bright future for the sector.

BESA Industry Awards 2023: Shortlist

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Specialist Groups Award for Excellence

• Craig Booth, Principal, Craig Booth Associates
• John Kilgannon, Director, TRS
• Mark Snell, Engineering Excellence Director, Dalkia UK

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Technical Innovation of the Year

• VRV5 Heat Recovery, Daikin UK
• Dalkia
• The Ecodan CAHV-R, Mitsubishi Electric
• Safe One, AKH Services
• Network Rail
• The hydrovar® X, Xylem Water Solutions UK
• Flamconnect Remote, Aalberts hydronic flow control
• Flexfiller Direct G4, Aalberts hydronic flow control

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Net-zero initiative of the Year (sponsored by TICA)

• Hydrous Environmental Group
• 2DHeat Limited
• Mitsubishi Electric
• RI Cruden Limited
• F P Hurley & Sons

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Indoor Air Quality of the Year (sponsored by Nuaire)

• Fellowes Air Quality Management
• AirRated
• Arup
• MedicAir DentAir
• ARM Environments

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Diversity and Inclusion of the Year

• Dalkia
• ISS
• Xylem Water Solutions UK

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Distributor of the Year

• Smith Brothers Stores
• Cool Designs
• Logicool Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps

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Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Smith Brothers Stores)

• Dalkia, North West
• F P Hurley & Sons, Wales
• Geoffrey Robinson, North East
• Briggs & Forrester Group, London, South East and Midlands
• Robertson Engineering Services, North East
• Hensall Group, Yorkshire

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Building Safety Act of the Year (sponsored by the BMTFA)

• HE Simm
• DHL

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Small Budget Project of the Year

• Openshaw College, Manchester, Ash Integrated Services, North West
• Accor Hotels, Aether Compliance, London, South East and Midlands
• Rosemont Pharmaceuticals, Leeds, Industrial Engineering Plastics, London, South East and Midlands

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Big Budget Project of the Year (sponsored by Aalberts)

• DSA6 Wakefield Distribution Hub, Dalkia, Yorkshire
• St Joseph’s Hospital, FP Hurley & Son Ltd, Wales
• Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre, Robertson Engineering Services, North East
• Elective Day Centre, Geoffrey Robinson Limited, North East
• Private Sector Data Centre Design and Build, Sudlows, North West
• The Paterson Redevelopment, Dalkia, North West
• Genomics Partnership Wales – FP Hurley & Son’s ltd, Wales

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Outstanding Service of the Year

• Dave Wood, Farmwood Mechanical & Electrical Services, London, South East and Midlands
• Gary Zetter, ASH Integrated Services, North West
• John Eagle, FP Hurley & Sons, Wales
• Geoffrey Robinson, Geoffrey Robinson, North East
• Steve Marsh, BES, North West
• Gary Nicholls, Swiftclean, London, South East and Midlands
• Matt Wos, MAQ Air Conditioning Ltd, Scotland

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Training Initiative of the Year (sponsored by Zehnder Group)

• RI Cruden, Scotland
• FP Hurley & Sons, Wales
• Omega Solutions, Yorkshire
• Geoffrey Robinson, North East
• BES, North East
• Fife Council Building Services, Scotland
• Roperhurst, Wales

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Technician / Project Engineer Apprentice of the Year

• Daniel Bailey, Derry Building Services, London, South East and Midlands
• Nathan Waller, Geoffrey Robinson Ltd, North East
• Ibrahim Qadir, Vital Energi Ltd, North West
• Aidan Whetham, Vital Energi Ltd, Scotland
• Ella Whitton-Stroud, Narbeths Mechanical Services, Wales
• Thomas Price, Borley Engineering Services Ltd t/a CMB Engineering, Wales
• Adam Ajraam, Borley Engineering Services Ltd t/a CMB Engineering, Wales
• Katy Haywood, Trivent Ltd, Yorkshire

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Electro Technical Apprentice of the Year

• James Martin, Enerveo, London, South East and Midlands
• Bobby Scotcher, Enerveo, London, South East and Midlands
• Liam Hurst, Geoffrey Robinson Ltd, North East
• Gary Hall, Dalkia, North West

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H&V Industrial & Commercial Level 3/BSE Craftsperson

• William Favill, Derry Building Services, London, South East and Midlands
• Aaron Field, Leybourne Urwin and trained by Kennedys, North East
• Joshua Morgan-Gould, Mecpipe Installations Ltd, Wales
• Nathan Kelly, Borley Engineering Services Ltd t/a CMB Engineering, Wales
• Molly Andreou, Borley Engineering Services Ltd t/a CMB Engineering, Wales
• Kyle Salter, F P Hurley & Sons Ltd, Wales
• Daniel Forester, F P Hurley & Sons Ltd, Wales
• Kieran Frampton, Borley Engineering Services Ltd t/a CMB Engineering, Wales

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Service and Maintenance Apprentice

• Harry Collins, Farmwood Mechanical & Electrical Services, London, South East and Midlands
• Matthew Dunn, Farmwood Mechanical & Electrical Services, London, South East and Midlands
• Callum Doyle, Vertex, London, South East and Midlands
• Harvey Smith, Vertex, London, South East and Midlands
• Roni Gowers, BGIS Global Integrated Solutions, London, South East and Midlands
• Matt Morrison, BGIS Global Integrated Solutions, London, South East and Midlands
• Dylan Burke, RI Cruden Limited, Scotland
• Murray Gilfillan, Skanska, Scotland

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H&V Industrial & Commercial Level 2/BSE Installer Apprentice of the Year

• Thomas Ward, H Malone & Sons Ltd, North East
• Liam Cowell, Dalkia, North West
• Ricky Mackenzie, RI Cruden, Scotland
• Morag McKay, Taylor & Fraser, Scotland

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RACHP Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric)

• Jack Newton, Crowther & Shaw, Yorkshire
• Blaine Feeney, KB Refrigeration, Scotland
• Ewan Fowlie, KB Refrigeration, Scotland
• Kai Feeney, KB Refrigeration, Scotland