Pump sector celebrates at long-awaited return of awards night

After a 19-month pandemic induced postponement the 2020/21 Pump Industry Awards ceremony took place on 23 September.

The event was held at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwickshire, UK, and hosted by Philippa Forrester of Tomorrow’s World.

Colin Simpson, business development director at Tomlinson Hall, said: “I was amazed at the quality of all this year’s entries, and it is testament to the strength of the British Pump Industry that the awards are so well supported. Thanks to all involved in its hosting and delivery.”

First time finalist, Andrew Simpson, of Apex Pumps, added: “The Pump Industry Awards is a great event bringing the industry together and especially after the past year we’ve all had with the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Recognising significant achievements which took place in the 18-month period preceding December 2019, nine category winners were announced, as follows:

Product of the Year Sponsored by Process Engineering

Sulzer XJ900 Submersible Dewatering Pump

Project of the Year Sponsored by Stuart Turner

Armstrong Fluid Technology: Upgrade for National Grid

Environmental Contribution of the Year Sponsored by SPP Pumps

Wilo UK / Environment Agency: River Severn Water Management

Manufacturer of the Year Sponsored by WEG UK

Stuart Turner

Distributor of the Year Sponsored by EMIR Software

Campion Pumps

Supplier of the Year Sponsored by Wilo

ABB

Contribution to Skills & Training Sponsored by Tomlinson Hall

SPP Pumps: STEM Ambassadors in partnership with Innovation Lab

Rising Star Award Sponsored by World Pumps

Thomas Parker, TEC Electric Motors

Lifetime Contribution Sponsored by BPMA

Peter Reynolds, Grundfos Pumps

Event director Andrew Castle said after the event: “Our congratulations go to all the winners for their excellent achievements, but our acknowledgment and appreciation must also go to each and every nominee and finalist. The quality of all entries was again extremely high, and the competition fierce.”