2024 AEMT Awards Finalists Revealed
The Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is delighted to be returning to the West Midlands on the evening of Thursday 21st November for the staging of its 7th Annual Awards Ceremony. This year’s suite of eight categories has again produced some truly exceptional entries from right across the electro-mechanical arena.
As with previous years, the Judges were particularly impressed with the collective deliverables presented by this year’s submissions, with the quantifiable results providing a clear demonstration of the fine work the AEMT community is supporting.
The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Coventry will play host to the presentation dinner, at which professional endeavour, product innovation, project management, skills development, engineering prowess and service delivery will all be acknowledged and celebrated.
Following another comprehensive selection process, which again combined the remote assessment and scoring of each entry with a virtual gathering of the Judging Panel, the AEMT is delighted to announce the following 35 Finalists across the seven award categories:
Product of the Year – sponsored by DFA Media Group
- ABB: IE5 SynRM Liquid-Cooled Motors
- EMiR SOFTWARE: Smart Site
- INNOMOTICS MOTORS AND LARGE DRIVES: IE5 Permanent Magnet Motor
- INNOMOTICS MOTORS AND LARGE DRIVES: Perfect Harmony GH180 Variable Speed Drive
- MEGGER BAKER: ADX Static Motor Analyser
- MENZEL GREAT BRITAIN: Pedestal Bearing Mounted 20 Pole Slip Ring Motor
Project of the Year – sponsored by EMIR Software
- BEDFORD PUMPS: Providing Bangladesh with largest Submersible Pumps in the country
- HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES: Emergency AC Motor Repair
- INNOMOTICS MOTORS AND LARGE DRIVES: CCGT Power Station - Main Cooling Water Pumps VSD Retrofit
- INNOMOTICS MOTORS AND LARGE DRIVES: Drax BOFA Fan Drive System Upgrade
- MENZEL GREAT BRITAIN: Hazardous Area 10 MW Ex ec Certified Motor for the Middle East
Service Centre of the Year – sponsored by Acorn Industrial Services
- BROTHERS-EMR
- FENFLOW
- HIDROSTAL
- HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
- KIRKBY LINDSEY ELECTRICAL
- MKE ENGINEERING GROUP
- WESTIN DRIVES
Supplier of the Year – sponsored by Renew Magazine
- ABB
- MENZEL GREAT BRITAIN
- PREFORMED WINDINGS
- WESTIN DRIVES
Contribution to Skills & Training Award – sponsored by Innomotics
- HIDROSTAL
- HIDROSTAL ENGINEERING UK
- MKE ENGINEERING GROUP
- ROTAMEC
- WESTIN DRIVES
Rising Star Award – sponsored by TEC Electric Motors
- James Schooler, ADC ELECTRICAL
- Alexander Stewart, BEDFORD PUMPS
- Christopher Stott, FENFLOW ENGINEERING
- Faylee Oxenham, HIDROSTAL ENGINEERING UK
- Joseph Tasker, INNOMOTICS MOTORS AND LARGE DRIVES
- Wilson Onazi, PREFORMED WINDINGS
- Thomas Blyth, ROTAMEC
Sustainable Engineering Award – sponsored by ABB
- ACORN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
- AECOM
- HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL, AN IPS COMPANY
- SURREY M&E LIMITED
Special Recognition Award – sponsored by Preformed Windings
- The winner of this final and highly prestigious award will be announced at the end of the presentation ceremony.
Our sincere congratulations go to all those who have been selected as a Finalist, and we look forward to announcing the eight award winners during the charged atmosphere of the presentation ceremony during the evening of Thursday 21st November.
If you have not yet booked your place at this highly respected event, please visit the website, and complete the online booking form. Individual places or tables of ten can be secured, with the package including reception drinks, a superb 3-course meal with wine, the awards ceremony itself and excellent post awards entertainment. It really is a night not to be missed, and provides a superb opportunity to engage, unite and celebrate the wonderful achievements of this important of industry sector.
AEMT Conference
During the day, on 21st November, the AEMT will also host its Annual Conference. Industry renowned speakers will share their knowledge and expertise in a series of talks and presentations specifically designed to be of tangible value to all those companies operating within the service, maintenance, and repair sector. The keynote will be given by Steven Phipson, CEO at Make UK, who will share his thoughts on the current political landscape, and any implications that the newly elected Government might have for the service, maintenance, and repair sector.
The full programme can be found on the AEMT website but some of the key topic areas being addressed include, skills development and the value of engineering apprenticeships, the damage caused by counterfeit bearings, the importance of repair shop equipment for delivering high quality repairs, dynamic testing & predictive maintenance and how to quantify and qualify sustainability.
The combination of a professionally produced daytime conference and prestigious evening awards dinner will serve to underpin and promote the skill, effort and sheer dedication of the people and businesses serving this important sector of industry. With support and engagement provided by some of the sector’s leading brands, AEMT members and their customers, can be assured of an informative, enlightening, and entertaining experience.
Further details
For more information, visit the website www.aemtawards.com or contact the event producers, Touchwave Media, by phone on 07785 290034 or by email at andrew@touchwavemedia.co.uk.
