PUMP INDUSTRY CELEBRATION SET FOR DECEMBER

As the UK charts its course out of COVID lockdown, with schools and universities reopening to the nations young people, and UK businesses, large and small, forging ahead towards some semblance of normality, the BPMA looks forward to once again recognising and rewarding pump sector excellence.

Having been one of the first industry events to be postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 20th Annual Pump Industry Awards Ceremony was moved from its original March dateline to the new date of Monday 7th December. Commenting on the rescheduling, Event Director, Andrew Castle said: “Although the decision to postpone the awards dinner was essentially out of our hands, the complex nature of such an event and the amount of time, work and effort spent on its delivery, demanded that we found the best possible alternative date. I am therefore delighted that in conjunction with our sponsors and partners, and with the full support of our excellent venue, we were able to secure this December date.”

He continued: “Not only does this allow as much time as possible for the virus to be adequately managed, but it also positions our celebration at the outset of the festive season; a time when spirits are already high and goodwill abounds.”

Steve Schofield, CEO, British Pump Manufacturers Association added: “Noone could have foreseen the disruption caused by the pandemic, and the pump sector has not been immune to its impact, however, despite the many challenges this year, or maybe because of them, business and professional excellence still deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated. The Pump Industry Awards will do just that, and at a time when I am sure we will all be ready for a good night out.”

The Gala Awards Dinner will be staged on the evening of the first Monday in December at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth, and on the same basis as

originally planned. 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 to their rightful winners:

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 record number of nominations received, the judges shortlisted 37 finalists across the full complement of categories to go through to the public vote. That online voting process has now closed, and 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 celebrates its 20th Anniversary. So despite the postponement, we can still look forward to a wonderful evening of reward and celebration, when hopefully the current health crisis will be drawing-to-an-end. In the meantime, should you have questions regarding any aspect of the Pump Industry Awards Dinner, please do not hesitate to contact the organisers directly or via the website. chevron-

www.pumpindustryawards.com