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The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) crowned its latest annual award winners at an elegant dinner and ceremony at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on 1 May.
This year’s event – hosted by TV magician/presenter Ben Hanlin – brought together industry leaders and key decision-makers to shine a spotlight on the talent and innovation across the building controls and automation sector.
Celebrating the teams, individuals, and innovators shaping the future of the industry, categories ranged from Engineer of the Year, to Outstanding Contribution of the Year, and Best Service & Maintenance Provider.
BCIA Award winners:
- Building Controls and BEMS Installer of the Year Award – Crown House Technologies
- Engineer of the Year Award – Kim Spencer of Crown House Technologies
- Young Engineer of the Year Award – Zoe Dickson of SSE Energy Solutions – Smart Buildings
- Apprentice of the Year Award – Ricardo Miller of E.ON Control Solutions
- Energy Management Award – 3MSe Ltd, 52 Lime Street Based Demand Control
- Best Service and Maintenance Provider Award – SSE Energy Solutions – Smart Buildings (Imperial)
- Technical Innovation of the Year Award – Products – Passiv UK, Passiv Smart Thermostat (PST)
- Technical Innovation of the Year Award – Projects – Global Associates, Port of Dover
- Contribution to Training Award – Group Horizon (BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship)
- Outstanding Contribution Award – Ray Smith
Acknowledging the incredible quality of nominees, BCIA President Stacey Lucas revealed the judging had been a real challenge – even more so than normal. She said: “It was yet again a superb evening. Every year it’s getting harder to choose the winners of the awards and 2025 was no exception.
“There were some outstanding nominees this year and it really highlights just how the building controls sector is driving innovation and sustainability in the built environment.”
Zoe Dickson, of SSE Energy Solutions, described her shock but immense pride at winning the Young Engineer of the Year award. She said: “I’m absolutely over the moon! There were so many other talented young industry professionals in this category, so it’s absolutely incredible to have been nominated, let alone to have won.
“It really shows the breadth of talent we have in this industry and underlines why this sector is going to be so crucial moving forward.”
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