PUMP INDUSTRY AWARDS UPDATE

NEW DATE FOR PUMP INDUSTRY AWARDS

Following its postponement in line with Government guidance, the BPMA and its event organiser, Touchwave Media, have announced a new date for the 2020 Pump Industry Awards ceremony, originally scheduled for March this year.

The decision to postpone the awards was not reached lightly, given the complex nature of such an event and the amount of time, work and effort spent in its planning, promotion, and delivery. But given the Government’s social distancing measures amidst the unprecedented Coronavirus crisis, the organisers felt this was the correct, and only decision that could be made.

Commenting on the decision, Event Director, Andrew Castle said: ”The health and safety of our guests and attendees is of course paramount, although consideration must also be given to the credibility and presentation of the overall awards programme, as a significantly reduced event is in no one’s interest.”

He continued: “We would like to thank everyone for their continued support and understanding during these extremely challenging times and hope that we can all get through the coming months in good health and safe keeping.”

The event will now be staged on Monday 7th December at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth, and on the exact same basis. All sponsorships, table bookings and overnight accommodation will be honoured for this new date and will be carried forward accordingly. The following nine awards will be presented:

• Product of the Year Sponsored by Process Engineering

• Project of the Year Sponsored by Stuart Turner

• Environmental Contribution of the Year Sponsored by SPP Pumps

• Manufacturer of the Year Sponsored by WEG UK

• Distributor of the Year Sponsored by EMIR Software

• Supplier of the Year Sponsored by Wilo

• Contribution to Skills & Training Sponsored by Tomlinson Hall

• Rising Star Award Sponsored by World Pumps

• Lifetime Contribution Sponsored by BPMA

From the many entries and nominations received, the judges shortlisted 37 finalists across all the categories to go through to the public vote. And with the online voting now closed, the winners will be announced during the charged atmosphere of the awards ceremony in December. The full list of finalists can be found on the dedicated awards website.

This year’s awards programme will also celebrate its 20th Anniversary, and so despite the postponement, we can still look forward to a wonderful evening of reward and celebration at the end of the year, when hopefully the current health crisis will be over, or at least drawing to an end.

Should you have questions regarding any aspect of the Pump Industry Awards Dinner, or indeed its postponement, please do not hesitate to contact the organisers directly or via the website.

www.pumpindustryawards.com