Record number of entries for BESA Industry Awards 2024

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has revealed the shortlist for its 2024 Industry Awards after receiving a record number of entries.

The awards celebrate individuals, teams, and companies responsible for excellence in building services engineering.

The awards will be announced on October 17 at a ceremony hosted by Tom Ward at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London.

Headline sponsor Mitsubishi Electric, along with support from CIBSE and the Installer Show, is backing the event.

See the shortlist here

New categories introduced to reflect industry focus

This year, BESA introduced several new award categories, including the Retrofit Project of the Year.

This category highlights the industry’s growing focus on refurbishing existing buildings to meet net zero targets and improve occupant well-being.

Another addition is the Training Provider of the Year Award, acknowledging BESA’s training partners.

This reflects the industry’s increased emphasis on enhancing skills and professional standards in line with tighter regulations.

Recognition of apprentices and emerging talent

BESA has continued its tradition of celebrating emerging talent within the building services sector.

The Rising Star of the Year award, introduced this year, recognises young engineers from BESA member companies.

The awards also include the relaunched Manly Trust Management Training Award, designed to support a promising individual with leadership potential.

Inclusive recognition of sector-wide excellence

While some awards are exclusively for BESA members, many categories are open to the entire sector to ensure a broad representation of expertise.

Categories recognise achievements across the full supply chain, covering manufacturers, distributors, contractors, engineers, and clients.

An expert panel of judges, including current BESA President Claire Curran and President-elect Adrian Hurley, evaluated entries.

Members of the BESA NextGen Network also participated, ensuring that younger professionals had a voice in the decision-making process.

BESA announces 2024 industry awards shortlist: summary

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the shortlist for its 2024 Industry Awards, marking a record number of entries.

The awards, set to take place on October 17 in London, will recognise excellence across building services engineering.

New categories, such as Retrofit Project of the Year and Training Provider of the Year, reflect the sector’s focus on net zero goals and skills development.

The awards continue to highlight emerging talent, including the introduction of the Rising Star of the Year award.

An expert panel, featuring BESA’s leadership and members of its NextGen Network, judged the entries.