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News Release from: Building Controls Industry Awards
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 November 2006
Building Controls Industry Awards
announced
Do you know of anyone in the building controls industry who deserves to be recognised for the work that they do? Why not submit them for one of the first Building Controls Industry Awards?
Do you know of anyone in the building controls industry who deserves to be recognised for the work that they do? If the answer is 'yes' then read on because it could be the first step towards them winning one of the first Building Controls Industry Awards which are being held in association with the BCIA (Building Controls Industry Association) and BSEE BSEE and the BCIA have joined forces to bring you 'The 2007 Building Controls Industry Awards', an awards programme designed to bring together the entire building controls industry in a celebration of the companies, innovations and people that are achieving the highest professional standards and helping to drive this dynamic industry forward
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 22 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The awards are designed to promote best practice in the key areas of technical innovation, engineering excellence, energy saving, service and achievement, training, sales growth, customer care and employee motivation.
An overall winner will also be presented with a special award for truly outstanding accomplishments throughout 2006.
We are now calling for entries in all of the award categories, for achievements which took place or were completed during 2005/06.
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The judging panel will be looking for evidence of genuine excellence, both measurable and memorable, and for guidance notes and an entry form, please visit our dedicated website.
Entry is free, so if you work for or know of, an organisation that has enjoyed some successes over the past 18 months, we look forward to hearing from you.
The deadline for all submissions is Monday 18 December 2006.
THE AWARD CATEGORIES.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Trend Control Systems.
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 - sponsored by Siemens Building Technologies.
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 MARKETING AWARD - sponsored by FETA.
Awarded to the individual responsible for implementing a successful marketing campaign which has had a positive and demonstrable effect on their company or the industry as a whole.
Detailing the success of the campaign by clearly illustrating its aims and objectives, together with its overall results, the recipient may either be employed in a marketing role, or someone for whom marketing is not their primary function.
SYSTEMS INSTALLER OF THE YEAR - sponsored by Honeywell Automation and Control Systems.
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; Client appraisal (testimonial).
TECHNICAL INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - sponsored by Priva Building Intelligence.
Awarded for the most innovative building controls product, system or service (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).
ENERGY MANAGEMENT AWARD - sponsored by TAC Satchwell.
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 AND MAINTENANCE PROVIDER.
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 and 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.
Awarded for outstanding contribution and achievement, the recipient is selected by the BCIA Judging Panel for what they believe is an entry worthy of recognition but which for various reasons falls outside of the main awards categories and judging criteria.
No nominations will be sought for this category.
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 - enter your company today.
ENTRY GUIDELINES.
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 2007 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 1700 on Monday 18 December 2006 with all supporting material arriving at the Datateam offices by Friday 22 December 2006.
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 17 May 2007.
So what are you waiting for - get your entry form now.
THE AWARDS DINNER.
Scheduled for the evening of 17 May 2007 the awards dinner promises to be an event not to be missed.
Guests at the black tie event will enjoy a superb Champagne reception followed by some great food and wine, an exciting awards ceremony and superb after-dinner entertainment.
And if that's not enough you will be encouraged to join us in the bar for more drinking and networking until the early hours when a Survivor's Breakfast will be served at 02.00 for those still enjoying the party! We hope that you'll join us for a glittering night of business and entertainment as the whole building controls industry gather together to celebrate our industry and mark the achievements of companies and individuals.
Reward your team for its hard work, entertain your key clients and network with your industry colleagues at The 2007 Building Controls Industry Awards.
Tables will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so to ensure you secure a prime position close to the action make sure you book now.
SPONSORSHIP.
There are a number of exciting and unique sponsorship opportunities available at the event for proactive companies to raise their profile.
With an overall reach of some 50,000 active building controls buyers, users and specifiers, and fully supported by the BCIA, BSEE and Building Automation magazines, the 2007 awards programme will provide supporting organisations with a fully-integrated promotional campaign, comprising powerful pre-and post-event messaging and branding, and an impressive presence at the event itself.
There are a host of creative ancillary partnership opportunities, all of which have been designed to give a significant, yet cost-effective, involvement in this celebrated event.
Once again these opportunities will be allocated on a first come first served basis so make sure you are at the front of the queue to avoid disappointment.
This is the first time that the whole of the building controls industry will join together to celebrate the many successes in the industry - we look forward to seeing you on the night for a celebration which promises to be second to none.
For further information on how to enter your company, application, product or service, or indeed yourself or a colleague, into this year's awards programme, please visit our dedicated website.
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