Our star names
After a tough day of deliberation, the first round of judging is finally over – so here are the nominees for the SELECT Industry Awards 2018
The 2018 judging panel (left to right): Alan Wilson - SELECT, Darrell Matthews - SELECT, Dave Forrester - SELECT, Demi Armstrong - SELECT, Ken Lewandowski - Former Clydesdale Bank Chairman, Stan Johnston - Chairman, Margaret Fitzsimons, CEO - Electrical Distributors’ Association, Iain Mason - Editor, CABLEtalk
Not pictured: Wayne Mackay, Electrical Safety First
The shortlist for the SELECT Industry Awards 2018 has been announced – and it’s packed with star names again.
A record number of entrants were received for the annual event, which will be held at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on Friday 12 October. And the judging panel had a tough task whittling down the entries at The Walled Garden on Thursday 26 July.
Each judge had received copies of the entries beforehand and were duly invited to nominate their top choices for each of the seven categories. A lively debate then ensued before the final nominees’ list was drawn up. A round of face-to-face judging with another independent judge will now follow before the winners are announced in October.
The awards will be presented at a gala dinner, with more than 400 guests enjoying a dinner dance and top-class entertainment. As well as the established categories – which include Apprentice of the Year and Lifetime Achievement – there are new awards for best Small, Medium and Large Contractor.
Chair of the judging panel, Stan Johnston, said: “Judging was extremely tough due to the high standard of all entries. “Each nominee has demonstrated extremely high levels of dedication, commitment and skill. We look forward to speaking to them all and revealing the winners on 12 October.”
The 2018 nominees
Best Use of Training - Sponsored by Ross Electrical
Fife Council
Kenneth Ferguson
Electrical Contractor
Lotus Electrical Services
Stensons (Laurencekirk) Ltd
Best delivery of Customer Service - Sponsor to be confirmed
ATD Electrical Contractors
Ideal Electrical Solutions (UK) Ltd
Invincible Security
L&M Electrical Contractors
Best visual promotion - Sponsored by Connect
Ideal Electrical Solutions (UK) Ltd
Moray Robertson
Electrical Services
Select Electrical & Mechanical Services Ltd
Servest Arthur McKay
Best Electrical Safety Project - Sponsored by
Electrical Safety First
ATD Electrical Contractors
Select Electrical & Mechanical Services Ltd
Best small contractor - Sponsored by ECInsuarnce
ATD Electrical Contractors
JK Electrical
L&M Electrical Contractors
Select Electrical & Mechanical Services Ltd
Best Medium-Sized Contractor - Sponsored by Whitecroft Lighting
Ideal Electrical Solutions (UK) Ltd
KF Watson
Kenneth Ferguson
Electrical Contractor
Moray Robertson
Electrical Services
Best Large Contractor - Sponsored by Megger
Lotus Electrical Services
Maclin
Mpact
Servest Arthur McKay
As well as our seven main categories, three other awards will also be made on the night:
Best New Product - Sponsored by CEF
Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by the SJIB and Edmundson Electrical
Lifetime Achievement - Sponsored by Schneider Electric
Look out for the awards special in the next edition of CABLEtalk, when all the winners and action from the night will be revealed.
