The 2010 nomination process has now closed.

Student of the Year
Sponsored by Siemens Building Technologies

Awarded to the individual who best demonstrates the achievements gained through the successful participation in the BCIA Technical Training Programme (this could also include other building controls educational programmes).  Recognising the value of the training programme and the importance of continuous professional development, the recipient will have displayed a significant advancement in his/her building controls career. The recipient will need to provide evidence of the following:

• Achievements to date
• Application of knowledge
• A recent testimonial (from a tutor, employer or similar

Engineer of the Year
Sponsorship still available

Awarded to the individual who best demonstrates the achievement of engineering excellence within the building controls industry.  Utilising technical knowledge, application know-how and project management skills in meeting and resolving a particular engineering challenge, the recipient will have displayed a commitment not just to their duties and responsibilities but also to the industry and the environment as a whole.

The recipient will need to provide evidence of the following:

• Achievements to date
• Application of knowledge
• A recent testimonial (from an employer, customer or similar)

Frank Dennis OBE Award
Sponsored by FETA

Awarded to the individual responsible for implementing a successful sales and/or marketing strategy that has had a positive and demonstrable effect on their company or the industry as a whole.  Detailing the success of the strategic plan by clearly illustrating its aims and objectives, together with its overall results, the recipient may be employed in either a sales or marketing role. 

Independent Systems Installer of the Year
Sponsored by CentraLine by Honeywell

Awarded in recognition of the installer which best demonstrates professionalism, commitment and understanding of the needs of their client and the industry as a whole.  Detailing the achievements gained through specific projects and installations, the recipient will need to provide evidence of the following:

• Meeting the client objectives
• System delivery and innovation
• Clients' appraisal (testimonial)

Technical Innovation of the Year - Products
Sponsored by BSEE

Awarded for the most innovative building controls product or system (new or redeveloped) introduced onto the market within the last 12 months.  Detailing its precise technical configuration, the recipient will need to provide evidence of the following:

• Innovation
• Application
• Use and relevance of the product (testimonial)

Technical Innovation of the Year - Projects
Sponsored by BSEE

Awarded for the most innovative building controls project/installation or service (new or redeveloped) introduced onto the market within the last 12 months.  Detailing its precise technical application, the recipient will need to provide evidence of the following:

• Innovation
• Application
• Clients' appraisal (testimonial)

Energy Management Award
Sponsored by Priva Building Intelligence

Awarded to a manufacturer and/or system house in recognition of the positive contribution that a Building Management System is providing (actual or projected) to the energy efficiency of a building and/or building complex.  Detailing the specific requirements of the system and the overall energy savings secured, the recipient will need to provide evidence of the following:

• Reason for installation
• Type of system installed
• The benefits which the system has provided to the building and the environment

Best Service & Maintenance Provider
Sponsorship still available

Awarded to the company who best demonstrates outstanding levels of care and commitment to both their client and the industry as a whole, in the provision of customer service and maintenance contracts for Building Management Systems.  Covering the specific details of any given contract or project, including any difficulties that needed to be overcome, the recipient of this award will need to provide evidence of the following:

• Services provided
• Meeting the client objectives
• Clients' appraisal (testimonial)

NB. Service & Maintenance Providers can nominate themselves or they can be nominated by their clients - either way, details of the service being offered must be supported by a client testimonial.

Judges Special Award for Training
Sponsored by ECA

Awarded for outstanding contribution and achievement in the area of training and development within the building controls industry. The recipient (company or individual) will need to provide evidence of outstanding commitment to training and development within their company or sector.

Entry guidelines ...

All finalists will benefit from a highly-effective and targeted form of promotion and visibility, prior to, during and after the event, so what have you got to lose...

It's easy to enter so there are no excuses for missing out on this prestigious event in the building controls industry calendar. You may enter as many categories as you wish and you may nominate your own company, or another that you know or work with. Category finalists will be promoted throughout March and April 2010 when the online voting facility will be available to your supporters - all you have to do is make sure that they vote for you!

All completed entries must be received by no later than 17.00 on Friday 29 January 2010. All entries will be judged by a panel of independent adjudicators whose decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into with respect to those decisions. The winners will be announced at the awards dinner on 13th May 2010.