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H&V News Awards Results

Published: 09/05/2011

Last night the best of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry joined together for a night of celebration at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane for the 2011 H&V News Awards.

Since their inception, the H&V News Awards have been at the heart of the industry calendar, shining a light on the most talented individuals and companies in the sector.

This year, a record number of entries were received, all winners have shown exceptional achievements and all trophies are very well deserved.

Dennis Flower, Editor of H&V News commented:
“The H&V News Awards continue to showcase the best of our industry. This year the judges found it more difficult than ever to separate some extremely strong entries. We have been overwhelmed by the number of entries submitted this year, which speaks volumes for the health of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry.”

The awards proved to be a fantastic event, Comedian, Alexander Armstrong hosted the ceremony with his usual grace and sharp wit. Guests also bid on a range of stunning artworks, courtesy of the Broad Gallery, the proceeds of which will be going to Leonard Cheshire Disability, along with the profits of the evening’s charity casino.

The full list of winners can be found below.
anna.grant@emap.com Winners 2011

H&V News Gold Award
Sponsored by HVCA
Winner: Tony Bowen, Heat Pump Association

HVAC Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by Viessmann
Winner: J S Wright & Co

Training Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by Vaillant
Winner: Central Heating Services

Environmental Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by Soler and Palau & EnviroVent
Winner: New Charter Housing Trust
Highly Commended: Cool-Therm, Klima-Therm and Geoclima

Service & Maintenance Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by Riello Burners
Winner: BSW Heating

Safety Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by Ideal Stelrad
Winner: Unknown

Marketing Initiative of the Year
Winner: Vaillant

Partnering Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by Victaulic
Winner: BDR Thermea (formerly Baxi Group) - Efficiency East Midlands

Domestic H&V Product of the Year
Sponsored by Domestic and General Group Holdings
Winner: EnviroVent - energiVent® FLOW

Industrial/Commercial Heating Product of the Year
Winner: Star Refrigeration – Neatpump
Highly Commended: The Belfry Group - Ecopod

Merchant of the Year
Sponsored by Baxi Commercial Division
Winner: Pipe and Climate Center
Highly Commended: Graham Plumbers Merchant

Rural Heating Installer of the Year
Sponsored By Calor
Winner: Govan

Air Conditioning Product of the Year
Winner: Camfil Farr - HVAC Low Energy Air Filter
Highly Commended: - Daikin Unique Self Cleaning Filter Solution

Renewable Project of the Year
Sponsored by Remeha
Winner: Vital Energi and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) - Greenwatt Way
Highly Commended: EnergyWorx2 - Albion 4C

Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Vokera
Winner: Sam Buckley - Ideal Heating

Domestic Installer of the Year
Sponsored by Alpha Heating Innovation
Winner: A.C Wilgar

Domestic Heating Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by BDR Thermea (formerly Baxi Domestic)
Winner: Birchcroft
Highly Commended: BSW Heating

H&V Project of the Year
Winner: Belfry Group - Chartist House Ecopod

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Sponsored by the Pipe Center
Winner: T Brown

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