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THE WINNERS
Innovative Product of the Year
Sponsored by Bassetts
WINNER: The Prefabricated Utility Cupboard from Alternative Heat, which our judges called ‘innovation at its best’.
Bathroom Product of the Year
Sponsored by SENSTEC
WINNER: The Quartz Smart Shower from Aqualisa, an exciting development for bathrooms that need upgraded showers with excellent performance.
Northern Ireland’s Plumber of the Year
Sponsored by PTS Ireland
WINNER: Thomas Hynes from Hynes Plumbing & Heating, who impressed our panel with the quality of his work as well as the glowing testimonials received from happy customers.
Small Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by Engie
WINNER: DG Gas Safety, who won praise for the numerous excellent testimonials they received as well as for the consistently high standards of work carried out by their 7 gas safe engineers.
Medium Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by Engie
WINNER: McCorley Mechanical & Electrical, for its considerable skill in delivering projects to a high standard, on time, and within budget.
Large Contractor of the Year
Sponsored by Engie
WINNER: Dowds Group, who our judges called ‘an outstanding local large scale contractor’ with an ‘impeccable track record.’
Green Technology Project of the Year
Sponsored by OFTEC
WINNER: Alternative Heat for their work on the Alness Academy Biomass Energy Centre which delivered a 360-degree environmental solution that people in the Highlands of Scotland can feel proud about for years to come.
Small Domestic Project of the Year
Sponsored by Calor
WINNER: McLaughlin & Woods for their work on a Derryvolgie garage extension and single storey conversion. In a competitive category, it was a glowing testimonial from a happy client that gave this project the winning edge.
Large Domestic Project of the Year
Sponsored by Calor
WINNER: CTS Connect Transform Sustain for their work on Brians Well Close for Habinteg Housing Association, which our judges said delivered a hugely positive impact on the lives of the tenants at Brian’s Well.
Small Commercial Project of the Year
Sponsored by simPRO
WINNER: DG Gas Safety for their work on the McCosh Funeral Home, which clinched the title due to the variation and creativity of solutions offered by the DG Gas Safety team.
Medium Commercial Project of the Year
Sponsored by simPRO
WINNER: Fusion Heating for their heating upgrades to Lisnamon Court. Our judges commended Fusion Heating for their ability to work around vulnerable adults during Covid and for delivering this challenging project within a tight time frame.
Large Commercial Project of the Year
Sponsored by simPRO
WINNER: Vaughan Engineering for their work on the Ulster Hospital Acute Services Block, which won praise for its completion under strict Covid regulations and the commendable professionalism demonstrated by the Vaughan Engineering team.
Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Altecnic
WINNER: Adam Coomber of Dowds Group. Our judges said the enthusiasm Adam has for his job make him a worthy winner, commending him for the fantastic academic references he has received and concluding that he is a clear asset to his employers at Dowds Group.
Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Altecnic
WINNER: Luke McBride from Vaughan Engineering. Luke impressed this year’s judging panel with his determination to succeed in his role, a commitment displayed by his ability to teach himself AutoCad to broaden his skills.
Sales Representative of the Year
Sponsored by Fusion Heating & SSE Airtricity
WINNER: Gary Swann from Altecnic for his strong sales track record and ability to improve every stakeholders relationship with Altecnic.
Catherine Patterson Award
Sponsored by Vaillant
WINNER: Chris Dawson from CD Plumbing & Gas Services was the unanimous winner of the inaugural Catherine Patterson Award, winning praise for his first class service and high standards of work.
Unsung Hero Award
Sponsored by Leak Locator
WINNER: Ian Cairns from CTS – Connect Transform Sustain for his tireless work ethic, commitment to getting the job done and selfless approach to training new colleagues and raising money for charity.
Unsung Hero Award
Sponsored by Leak Locator
WINNER: John (Tiny) Weatherill from Plumbmaster in recognition of his phenomenal fundraising efforts for charity, including a 145 mile walk around nearly every Plumbmaster branch in Northern Ireland with a 15 kilo boiler strapped to his back to raise money for The Welcome Centre charity.
Best Marketing Campaign of the Year
Sponsored by Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Magazine.
WINNER: Worcester Bosch for their ‘Safe in Your Home Installer Commitment’ initiative aimed at reassuring homeowners to allow installers into their homes during the pandemic, which led to over 4,700 installers signing up to take part.
Manufacturer of the Year
Sponsored by Plumbmaster
WINNER: Alternative Heat, who are judges called a hugely impressive Northern Ireland company with a vision and ambition that knows no bounds.
Supplier of the Year
Sponsored by Plumbmaster
WINNER: Aqualla Brassware. In a close category, Aqualla stood out thanks to their phenomenal sales success within the last two years, as well as their remarkable ambition for growth that our judges agreed was all the more impressive in a company who are only 10 years old.
Reader’s Preferred Merchant of the Year
Sponsored by Worcester Bosch
WINNER: PTS Ireland, who our readers’ gave top marks to across the board for Customer Service, their Trade Counter and Product Range.
Best Small Independent Merchant Award
Sponsored by Worcester Bosch
WINNER: KE Plumbing Supplies who impressed the judges with their ability to deliver on numerous large projects and the fantastic testimonials they received from scores of happy customers.
Overall Merchant of the Year Award
Sponsored by Worcester Bosch
WINNER: Bassetts. Our judges said Customer Service was central to all that Bassetts do and highlighted the company’s modern integrated showrooms and the high level of product knowledge and training of their staff.
Special Recognition Award
Sponsored by Phoenix Natural Gas
WINNER: John Woods from John J Doyle Ltd. A familiar face within the industry for more than 50 years, our judges said John was a fitting winner of this award and described him as the ‘ultimate professional’.
Special Recognition Award
Sponsored by Phoenix Natural Gas
WINNER: Desmond Scott from Scott & Ewing. As Chairman and founding partner of Scott & Ewing Ltd, Desmond has provided leadership that has carried his team through every challenge faced by the industry, with a strength, drive, and ability to inspire that makes him a worthy recipient of this award.
Special Recognition Award
Sponsored by Phoenix Natural Gas
WINNER: Brian Rea from Vaughan Engineering. As well as being a fantastic engineer, Brian has built a reputation over 50 years as a great person and someone who has made an amazing contribution to the industry.
Overall Achievement Award
Sponsored by Flogas
WINNER: This year’s award is being presented posthumously to Hugh McWilliams, co-founder of H&A Mechanical Services, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the plumbing & heating industry in Northern Ireland.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Innovative Product of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Baxi Hydrogen Boiler
Bathroom Product of the Year
(Highly Commended)
ETO Shower Door Range from Flair Showers
Northern Ireland’s Plumber of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Berardi Plumbing Solutions
Small Contractor of the Year
(Highly Commended)
McKinney Gas & Oil
Medium Contractor of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Safe Gas NI Ltd
Large Contractor of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Michael Nugent Ltd
Green Technology Project of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Moffitt & Robinson Construction Ltd for McClintock Pre-School
Large Domestic Project of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Heating and Energy Solutions for The Banks Apartments in Ballyholme
Small Domestic Project of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Safe Gas NI Ltd for Economy 7 to Gas Heating Installation in Newtownabbey
Medium Commercial Project of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Scott & Ewing Ltd for Gaelscoil & Naiscoil na gCrann in Omagh
Large Commercial Project of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Michael Nugent Ltd for Christ Church University, Canterbury Campus, Kent.
Sales Representative of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Mark Harris from EPH Controls Ltd
Catherine Patterson Award
(Highly Commended)
Darren Christie of D Christie Plumbing & Heating
Overall Merchant of the Year
(Highly Commended)
PTS Ireland
Manufacturer of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Altecnic Ltd
Supplier of the Year
(Highly Commended)
My Life Bathrooms
Best Marketing Campaign of the Year
(Highly Commended)
Bassetts
