To mark its tenth anniversary, the Heating Installer Awards has appointed a brand-new Board of Trustees who will work alongside the organisers and sponsors to bring practical, technical and hands-on experience to the process. The organisers say the move will ensure the Heating Installer Awards (HIA) remains grounded in the realities of the heating industry.
The Board comprises five industry-acclaimed installers that have previously won national or category awards, or have been recommended by reputable industry bodies.
The 2024/25 Heating Installer Awards Trustees are:
– Phil Metcalf, Metcalf Cooling and Heating Services, – National Winner 2020
– Carl Ladd – Rising Star Winner 2021
– Nick Irlam, Irlam UK – National and HVAC Winner 2024
– Huw Jenkins, Thornhill Plumbing and Heating – Regional Winner 2019-2024
– Karen Matthews, Mayfly Group – CIPHE Member
Libby Zbaraska, Director of the Heating Installer Awards, commented: “As a team, we are always looking at how we can continually improve the awards. As part of this, we regularly ask installers for their feedback to ensure we retain the integrity of the scheme.
“Recently, installers have requested that more engineers – that remain on the tools – are also involved with the judging process. So, we’ve listened and put their feedback into action.
“While we have always had previous winners and technical representatives from manufacturers and partners, such as the CIPHE, on board to judge entries, we understand that installers themselves have experience of industry nuances, a wide variation of products and regularly overcome challenges on site – after all they live it day in and day out! So, we’re delighted to be introducing our Board of Trustees this year.”
Supported by The IPG, Polypipe Building Products, Powered Now, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad, CIPHE, and Refresh, the awards are free to enter and allow installers to showcase their work to potential customers.
To enter or find out more, visit: https://heatinginstallerawards.co.uk/enter/
