Supplying energy to the homes across the UK takes perseverance, tenacity and innovation, which is why SME News wants to highlight and celebrate the efforts and endeavours of those companies, large and small, with our Energy & Power Awards 2021.
Supplying energy to the homes across the UK takes perseverance, tenacity and innovation which is why SME News wants to highlight and celebrate the efforts and endeavours of those companies, large and small, with our Energy & Power Awards 2021.
With the need to reduce carbon emissions and discussions of climate change swirling, the dedicated businesses and professionals operating in the fields of power generation, transport and distribution are facing new challenges at an exponential rate. Therefore, it seems imperative to the organisers of the Energy & Power Awards 2021 that these companies and individuals are not just recognised but rewarded for their hard work in providing cutting edge solutions within the energy sector.
Hosting categories for sustainable energy, in addition to those providing services within gas and electricity, we also welcome those providing engineering and manufacturing services, as well as those providing services within the business administration, compliance & regulations and financing of energy related endeavours- to ensure all involved within this sector receive the opportunity for recognition. Regardless of your company’s size or reach, if you provide services, products or peripherals to the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of energy and operate within the UK, then the SME News Energy & Power Awards 2021 is the best platform for you to receive an endorsement for achievements and goals attained.
The Energy & Power Awards 2021 are the perfect place to showcase your newest offerings across the areas of energy discovery, procurement and distribution. Receiving and accepting a nomination is great way to show your employees how much you value their contributions to the organisation whilst proving to your clients – current and prospective – your absolute belief that you are the best in your field and region. Receiving third party recognition helps to boost the reputation of your brand and trust in the products and services on offer.
Our awards are based on merit, not the number of votes received. Our process works to ensure that we reward parties based on their excellence in the industry, the quality of their products and their dedication to service. So, if you know of, or belong to a business entity whom you feel is deserving of recognition for their contributions to the energy sector, follow the links below and take part in the Energy & Power Awards 2021.
Should you go on to win an award, you will be provided with more evidence of the success and achievements, helping to attract new talent and customers with discerning tastes. We also offer a variety of promotional items and services which can help to enhance and promote your win.
If you wish to discuss this, or any other part of the process from nominations to judging, please feel free to contact us via email, social media or telephone. We also have a FAQs page which may answer many immediate questions.
Key Dates
Entries Open:
Thursday 22nd July 2021
Entries Closed:
Monday 20th September 2021
Winners Announced:
Already announced!
Awards Coordinator
Harwinder (aka Harry) started as an Awards Executive with AI Global in 2020. She has a wealth of knowledge in the awards sector from a previous role and is very passionate about her work. Harry thrives on being the best, as well as delivering the best to her clients. She is dedicated in ensuring that our awards offer both maximum value for those who win and that they showcase only the most innovative and trusted of businesses.
Our Methodology
Researching nominees
The SME News team work ardently to identify market leaders, innovators and enterprising start-ups, driving many of the nominations themselves.
We also encourage external nominations via the SME News subscribers, online visitors, social media followers, clients and wider circulation.
Nominating parties are invited to put forward either third-party businesses whom they hold in high regard, or their own organisation.
Shortlisting nominees
All nominees are formally requested to accept their nomination. Should any firm or individual rather decline at this point, they are simply taken out of the running.
Those formally accepting are given the opportunity to submit additional materials in support of their nomination. Although there is no obligation to complete and supply material, we have found that many nominees value this stage, in the process, as much as our research team do.
Evaluating and judging
Our dedicated research team will assess all information presented to them.
The team gather information independently from a variety of publicly accessible sources, which are assessed alongside any material supplied by a nominating party or the nominee themselves.
The research team casts their final judgment, based on various criteria including: client dedication, innovation, business growth, longevity, online reputation, customer feedback and business performance.
The lucky winners
Once winners are determined, they are personally notified before any public announcement is made, allowing time for any communications throughout the wider business and the coordination of marketing strategies.
Unfortunately, not everyone can be a winner; however, all who take part are encouraged to come back next year.
Once the press embargo is lifted, details of our SME award winners will be made public via the website, award winners’ magazine and subscriber newsletter.
Making the most of your win
We are prepared to offer a range of promotional packages and items to SME award winners, which vary from inclusion in the free-of-charge winners’ directory, to trophies, content in our magazine and on our website.
We encourage all winners to publicly announce their win independently. Announcements via company websites, social media, via publicly released press releases, and through local and national press are all great ways of maximising the exposure which can be gained from such an amazing achievement. If you have need of further advice, on how to gain maximum exposure from your win, please feel free to get in touch. We are happy to assist our clients with their needs.
FAQsOur Winners
Our featured winners are included in our celebratory awards magazine, published online and circulated to the circulation of SME News. All winners are included in our winners directory. Once a year's winners have been announced the full list of winners for that year will be available to view by clicking on the equivalent button displayed below.
Testimonials
Our Awards Team
Jane Henderson - Director
Jane is one of three directors at AI Global Media, the publishing house behind SME News. Jane is committed to ensuring that each winner of an SME News award not only has a great experience but also gains maximum value for their win.
Jeremy Roe - Head of Research
Jeremy is dedicated to his research team and to the readers, nominees and award winners of SME News. Jeremy's diligent approach is carried across to this team members ensuring quality in the research carried out on behalf of SME News.
Martyn Walters – SME News Lead Researcher
Martyn joined the business in 2015 and rapidly became an integral part of the research team. Martyn has a keen interest in understanding businesses from those just starting out to those that have cemented their place in their market for decades or more. He also understands that an award win such as one of SME News’ can be a powerful marketing tool for small businesses making it key for the research team to select those most fitting and most worthy of one of these highly sought-after awards.
Steven Simpson - SME News Awards Team Leader
Steven came to the group in 2015 and has since proven to be a most respected, conscientious and valued team member. Steven oversees a number of SME News' key awards programmes ensuring that all nominees and winners receive a great experience from the team and that our winners are supported in gaining maximum exposure from such an amazing achievement.
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