Judges

The judging panel comprises key industry players and thought leaders, all of whom contribute their valuable time and effort to work through hundreds of entries, reviewing them against strict criteria and attributing scores to reflect their benefit to colleagues, clients and consumers alike.

The 2026 judges will be announced shortly.

Judging process

  • Shortlisted entries will be reviewed by the judging panel in a roundtable discussion format.
  • The organisers reserve the right to contact entrants for any key information missing from their entry.
  • Please get in contact with the organisers to declare any potential conflicts of interest regarding the judging panel.

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

Depends what category it was. You know, if you're looking for a product, it's how you manufacture that product, how you promote it, the resilience within the company - all different factors add up to get that one thing that you're looking for. Work ethic is important, to have a good team around you is exceptional.

Anne Clarke Retired formerly Dave Clarke & Sons

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

Meeting the criteria of the category, in an apprentice that they can speak for themselves, not just be put forward by their organisation. Quality of work and some level of innovation and excellence.

Louise Howlett Commercial Director R A Brown Heating Services

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

The shortlist allows for the opportunity to focus on a few awards and compare and contrast what is best about each. I personally wanted to see how the submissions have impacted the build and managed the environment for the better.

Blane Judd Chief Executive, Executive Director IRSE, BLTK Consulting

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

I was looking for innovation, proof of the achievements, scalability, and data to back it up. I wanted to know what was important to you. Particularly can this be replicated?

Colin Perry Global Engineering Lead Client Account Jones Lang Lasalle

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

That the entrants met the Brief, and that their entry demonstrates their commitment to the industry.

Martin Burton MEP Project Manager Vinci Facilities

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

Different things for different categories, but generally commitment to the award category, going beyond the general standard innovation. The industry always needs to move forward and in the contractor award, the customer service, which can often be missing after a sale is made.

Shawn Galliers Director of Sustainability Brookbanks

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

The awards are about excellence and not just good business as usual.  I look for evidence to back-up the claims of excellence made in the submission.

Michael Duggan Technical Manager FETA

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

Innovation in products and projects is the key for me. I don't like entries that are just the same old, same old; the winners for me are those who have demonstrated they can think outside of the box and go above and beyond the norm to deliver real progress and innovation.

Graeme Fox F Gas Register Scheme Director