2025 Winners
Air Conditioning Innovation of the Year
Winner: Rhoss UniPACK-P and UniPACK-P EXP reversible heat pump, Klima-Therm
Highly Commended: Rhoss POKER290 reversible heat pump, Klima-Therm
Shortlist:
Unicool-Edge, Airsys
CZ-HT High Temperature Commercial Heat Pump, Daikin UK
Daikin Multi+, Daikin UK
Solar-Powered Air Conditioning System Using PCM Energy Storage (PCM-ACStore), University of Nottingham
Verv F-Gas Leak Detection, Verv Energy
Air Conditioning Product of the Year: Components or Peripherals
Winner: Gel-clear AC pump drain connector, Gel-clear
Shortlist:
Carrier Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) , Carrier Commercial HVAC
Rhoss MTM sequencer , Klima-Therm
AE-C400E Interactive Touch Screen Air Conditioning Controller , Mitsubishi Electric
The Lossnay CP-500 cooling module , Mitsubishi Electric
Solar-Powered Air Conditioning System Using PCM Energy Storage (PCM-ACStore) , University of Nottingham
Air Conditioning Product of the Year: System or Standalone
Winner: MSZ-RZ R290 Premium Plus wall-mounted air conditioning system , Mitsubishi Electric
Shortlist:
Unicool-Edge , Airsys
The Toshiba Universal Smart X (USX) Series Edge – High-Capacity Modular Air Source Heat Pump , Carrier Solutions UK
CZ-HT High Temperature Commercial Heat Pump , Daikin UK
Daikin Multi+ , Daikin UK
Rhoss POKER290 reversible heat pump , Klima-Therm
Rhoss UniPACK-P and UniPACK-P EXP reversible heat pump , Klima-Therm
Incognito , Urban Cooling Solutions
Campaign of the Year
Winner: Transport Industrial Commercial Refrigeration, South Bank University Enterprises
Highly Commended: Inspiring the Next Generation – Carrier’s apprenticeship and training campaign, Carrier Commercial HVAC
Shortlist:
Greener Upgrades, Aggreko
KIGALI XL go to market campaign, AHT Cooling Systems
Reclaim with Confidence, Daikin and A-Gas
EPTATECHNICA: a new model for refrigeration strategy, Epta UK
Refrigeration Lego Kit, Institute of Refrigeration
Heat Pumps – The Financial Tipping Point Report, Mitsubishi Electric
Contractor of the Year
Winner: Emtec Climate Solutions
Shortlist:
BSEFM
Forest Group
HT Materials Science
Keep It Cool Refrigeration
Marriott International Group
Diversity and Inclusion Award
Winner: Safe Space to Shine
Environmental Collaboration of the Year
Winner: Transport Industrial Commercial Refrigeration (TICR), South Bank University Enterprises
Shortlist:
Reclaim with Confidence: An Environmental Collaboration , A-Gas and Daikin
Bidfood Nottingham - Ammonia to CO2 Upgrade , Bidfood, Clover & WAVE
Bloc Hotel , BSEFM
Brewing Net Zero: Sustainable Heat Recovery through Industrial Collaboration, Futraheat
HT Materials Science & Tabreed – Advancing Environmental Impact Through Nanofluid Innovation , HT Materials Science
The proof is on the roof , Kaizen Energy Consultancy & the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association
Moto Motorway Service Stations Marks and Spencer Pack High Ambient Conditions Project, Kroyair
Solar-Powered Air Conditioning System Using PCM Energy Storage (PCM-ACStore) , University of Nottingham
Heat Pump Project of the Year
Winner: True NET ZERO NatREF HVAC&R Convenience Solution, AB Group
Shortlist:
Heat Pump Project of the Year at Aldi Goole , ALDI, Vaillant & WAVE
Tingley Garden Centre , BREng and EBA Climate
Greensteam at Hepworth Brewery: The UK’s First Industrial Steam-Generating Heat Pump for Brewing , Futraheat
Stonecrest , Keep It Cool Refrigeration
Mirador on Western with Ecodan Hydrodan , Mitsubishi Electric
Project of the Year - Building Energy
Winner: Solar-Powered Air Conditioning System Using PCM Energy Storage (PCM-ACStore), University of Nottingham
Shortlist:
Bloc Hotel, BSEFM
Rolling Out the Co-op's Six-Pillar Cooling & Heating Strategy , Co-op
Moto Motorway Service Stations Marks and Spencer Pack High Ambient Conditions Project , Kroyair
Refrigeration Innovation of the Year
Winner: Copeland CO2 Scroll Refrigeration Units, Copeland
Shortlist:
KIGALI XL , AHT Cooling Systems
SPI CIRCUMPOLAR , AHT Cooling Systems
Bidfood Nottingham - Ammonia to CO2 Upgrade , Bidfood, Clover & WAVE
Air Pre-Cleaner Redesign for HVACR Condenser Units , CoilPod
FTE 3.0: A new benchmark in transcritical performance , Epta UK
ETE and the M&S Dragons' Den-style initiative, Epta UK
Pressure Rise - The World's First Programme that Calculates the Time Taken for CO2 to Rise to Vent Conditions , OMEGA Solutions
Verv F-Gas Leak Detection , Verv Energy
Refrigeration Product of the Year – Component or Peripheral
Winner: Now Data - Advanced Cloud Based Technology that Saves Money & Emissions and Reduces Trading Risk, OMEGA Solutions
Shortlist:
Simplify Conveni Pack - Full Visibility & Diagnostics with the AB Group Modbus Interface , AB Group
SPI CIRCUMPOLAR , AHT Cooling Systems
Gel-clear Helix Condensate Hose , Gel-clear
CO2 Service Tee - Copper Tee Specifically Designed For The Installation of Service Valves , NDL Industries
ZA Plus 2nd Gen , Ziehl Abegg UK
Sponsored by
Refrigeration Product of the Year - System or Standalone
Winner: Sunswap Endurance, Sunswap
Shortlist:
KIGALI XL , AHT Cooling Systems
SPI CIRCUMPOLAR , AHT Cooling Systems
New High Volume Compact Blast Freezer on R-449A For Space Restricted Sites , BITZER UK / David Thirtle AirCon and Refrigeration
Copeland CO2 Scroll Refrigeration Units , Copeland
Neonatal 158 litre fridge , Lec Medical
Cliff Full Glass Door Plug-In Freezer range , Liebherr
Space CO2 ‘ICP’ Mini-Booster, incorporating Copeland Scroll Technology , Space Engineering Services
Retail Project of the Year
Winner: Moto Motorway Service Stations Marks and Spencer Pack High Ambient Conditions Project, Kroyair
Shortlist:
Compact Ammonia Pack Dramatically Cuts Carbon, Energy and Servicing Costs at Greenyard , BITZER UK / Armstrong Refrigeration Services
A2L Refrigerant R-454C Delivers for Gloucestershire Meat Specialist , BITZER UK / SK Refrigeration, Heating and Cooling
Sponsored by
Small Company Achievement of the Year
Winner: Climarite: big-hearted, highly skilled and proudly independent, Climarite Refrigeration
Highly Commended: Small Company Achievement of the Year
Shortlist:
A decade of growth , ARH Air Conditioning
Marriott International Group , Laying the foundations for sustainable growth, Marriot International Group
Excellence in Innovation, Service, and Community Impact , Evolution Cooling
Complete Low Carbon Consultancy Services , OMEGA Solutions
RAC and IOR National Student of the Year Award 2025
Gold: Dylan McEwan, Carrier
Silver: Sean McCloy, Emtec Climate Solutions
Bronze: Josh Hendry, Sure Solutions
Shortlist:
Ryan Rogers , Emtec Climate Solutions Ltd
Anthony McMahon , Emtec Climate Solutions
Mike Brady , Climarite Refrigeration
Alex Forkings , Climarite Refrigeration
Dominic Birds , Cross Refrigeration
Owen Salisbury , Beswick Refrigeration Services
Sponsored by
RAC Gold
WINNER: Nabil Cook
Fred Jamieson
WINNER: Kevin Glass