This award recognises the cutting-edge use of air conditioning technology, in applications where the new technology provides a definitive change to existing techniques or equipment.

The judges will be looking for entries that contribute to environmentally friendlier cooling or heating, whether through reduced emissions, or demonstrable improvements to performance and system efficiency.

Submissions can come from distributors, manufacturers or designers alike. While entries in this category require evidence to back-up their claims, as it pertains to innovation judges will be weighing the ‘pushing of boundaries’ and innovative approaches more heavily than the volume of production.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why you think your entry should win. Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to the judges in the next round at the end of July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This category seeks to spotlight small but important products. Entries are invited from companies that have launched a new air conditioning component, accessory or peripheral item into the market within the qualifying period. Submissions are welcome from distributors, manufacturers or designers alike.

The judges will be looking for entries that have made a substantial contribution to sustainable cooling, whether through reduced emissions, lower-GWP refrigerants, energy efficiency or improved performance. The inclusion of data to back up claims made in these entries is important.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why you think your entry should win. Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to the judges in the next round at the end of July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This category invites entries from companies that have launched a new air conditioning system or standalone unit into the market within the qualifying period. Submissions are welcome from distributors, manufacturers or designers alike.

The judges will be looking for entries that have made a substantial contribution to sustainable cooling, whether through reduced emissions, lower-GWP refrigerants, energy efficiency or improved performance. The inclusion of data to back up claims made in these entries is important.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why you think your entry should win. Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to the judges in the next round at the end of July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This category seeks to reward initiatives that have had an impact on the wider cooling industry. It is designed to recognise diverse developments and innovations in the cooling industry, beyond specific projects or products – such as efficiency or environmental improvements, training and education, raising  awareness, marketing campaigns, or customer initiatives.

This category is open to the whole cooling supply chain, including wholesalers, distributors and end-users themselves.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win. Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to the judges in the next round at the end of July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This category seeks to reward cooling firms that provide exemplary service and outstanding performance throughout the year. Entries are open to all refrigeration and air conditioning contractors and installers, large or small. We are particularly keen to read applications from smaller contractors who aim high!

Judges welcome examples of good practice across projects or contracts, as well as the way businesses have organised themselves to prioritise their staff and their customers. Winning entries will demonstrate excellence across their business, from on-site to the back office. Please be sure to provide evidence, in the form of data or customer/employee testimonials.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win. Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to the judges in the next round at the end of July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This award seeks to recognise the progress being made to embrace equality, diversity and inclusion in the cooling industry, on-site, in offices and branches, and across the supply chain.

The Diversity and Inclusion Award is open to individuals who have had a particular impact on their organisations, and to companies who have introduced initiatives to help promote diversity in all forms.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This category seeks to recognise partnerships across the supply chain, where collaboration has resulted in progress towards environmental goals.

Judges will be looking for entries providing evidence of how bringing together different disciplines can create successful outcomes.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win. Please include names of all collaborating companies – a single company cannot win this category!

Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to judges in the next round in July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

As heat pump technology originated in the cooling industry and depends on refrigerants, it is only right that the Cooling Awards should seek to reward innovative, efficient or energy-saving heat pumps projects!

In this category, we are particularly looking for demonstrations of skill and best practice from cooling engineers in the design of heat recovery functions and the effective use of low-GWP refrigerants. Judges will also be looking for clever use of heat sources, or other applications of heat pump technology and its integration with cooling.

As with the other project awards, the judges will be looking for solutions that push the boundaries of low-carbon systems for commercial use. Merit will be given to projects that seek an integrated approach. The award will go to the project team, including (where relevant) the manufacturer, designer, consultant, client and contractors.

Data showing operational performance should be provided.

NB: For installations, the project must be completed and some tangible results produced.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

In this category, we are particularly looking for demonstrations of skill and best practice from cooling engineers in the design of heat recovery functions and the effective use of low-GWP refrigerants. Judges will also be looking for clever use of heat sources, or other applications of heat pump technology and its integration with cooling.

As with the other project awards, the judges will be looking for solutions that push the boundaries of low-carbon systems with the domestic use of heat pumps. Merit will be given to projects that seek an integrated approach. The award will go to the project team, including (where relevant) the manufacturer, designer, consultant, client and contractors.

Data showing operational performance should be provided.

NB For installations, the project must be completed, and some tangible results produced.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win. Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to judges in the video face-to-face round in July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This category is designed to reflect the important impact of air conditioning, heat pumps and controls on a building’s energy needs. Entries on projects involving air conditioning, refrigeration systems, heat pumps or their controls (or a combination of the technologies), where the end result has seen a significant reduction in building energy consumption, are welcome.

The judges will be looking for solutions that push boundaries, either through developments to conventional approaches or the use of novel methods or technology, and merit will be given to projects that seek an integrated approach. The award will go to the entire project team, including (where relevant) the manufacturer, designer, consultant, client and contractors.

Data demonstrating operational performance should be provided.

NB: For installation projects, the project must be completed and some tangible results produced.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win. Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to the judges in the next round at the end of July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

The RAC and IOR National Student of the Year 2025 prize seeks to honour students and apprentices undertaking training for a range of roles across the RACHP sector. This category is also open to individuals that have completed their studies within the qualifying period.

Entrants are asked to fill in the application below and also provide a reference from their trainers or employers where applicable.

Individuals shortlisted for this year’s prize will be invited to have a 15-minute online discussion with our judges, to enable candidates to talk about their studies and their ambitions for working in the sector.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

Judges tips: 

What were you looking for in the work of the shortlist? What was important to you?

"I think for me, what I’m always looking for in the Student of the Year award is the passion for the industry, it’s that raw passion. It’s an exciting industry to be in and I think when the students really come across that they're passionate about it and about helping to drive the industry forward, that’s what really resonates with me." - Judge: Graeme Fox, Director of F Gas Certification Schemes

This award seeks to recognises cutting-edge systems, standalone products or components, and processes in refrigeration. Judges will be looking for new technologies that represent a definitive change to existing techniques or equipment.

Submissions can come from distributors, manufacturers or designers alike. While entries in this category will require evidence to back-up claims, judges will be weighing ‘the pushing of boundaries’ and innovative approaches more heavily than the volume of production.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win. Successful finalists will be invited to pitch to judges in the video face-to-face round in July.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

Entries are invited from companies that have launched a new refrigeration system or standalone product into the market within the qualifying period. Submissions can come from distributors, manufacturers or designers alike.

The judges will be looking for entries that have made a substantial contribution to sustainable refrigeration, whether through reduced emissions, energy efficiency or improved performance. The inclusion of evidence to back up claims made in these entries is important.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This category seeks to put small-but-important products into the spotlight. Entries are invited from companies that have launched a new refrigeration component, accessory or peripheral item into the market within the qualifying period. Submissions can come from distributors, manufacturers or designers alike.

The judges will be looking for entries that have made a substantial contribution to sustainable refrigeration, whether through reduced emissions, lower-GWP refrigerants, energy efficiency or improved performance. The inclusion of data to back up claims made in these entries is important.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This category seeks entries pertaining to retail refrigeration or air conditioning projects that demonstrate significant environmental advantages, such as emission reductions, improved cooling performance, energy efficiency, leak containment, etc. This category is open to all retail settings, including food service, shopping outlets, and supermarkets.

The judges will be looking for solutions that push the boundaries of existing industry practices, either through developments to conventional system approaches and store design, or the use of novel methods or technology. The award will go to the project team, including (where relevant) the designer, consultant, installation contractor, and end-user.

NB For installations, the project must be completed, and some tangible results produced.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

The cooling industry is notable for its large number of small companies, who do not always get the credit they deserve.

This category aims to change that, by specifically highlighting the contribution of small companies (defined as those with under 50 employees). Companies will be judged on their achievements and not specifically on their size, but the additional challenges faced by ‘micro’ companies (under ten employees) will be factored in.

The terms of this category are broad and it can be entered by companies from all parts of the supply chain, provided they meet the size criteria. Judges are looking for evidence of all or most of the following: best practice, notable achievements, new initiatives, collaboration and innovation.  

Testimonials from customers or collaborators are always beneficial in this category.

In 1,000 words or less, please tell the judges why your entry should win.

Qualifying period: Jan 2024-March 2025

These awards are open for companies based in UK and Ireland only.

This award will be presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the refrigeration and air conditioning industry throughout the course of their career.

Presented in the memory of Ryan-Jayberg founder and chairman, Fred Jamieson, this award seeks to honour individuals who have been similarly influential to their colleagues and customers alike.

The special judging panel will be looking for candidates at all levels of the industry who embody some or all Fred’s characteristics: entrepreneurial flair, innovation, determination and a passion for the industry and the people within it.

Please describe in 500-1000 words why your nominated candidate should win this category and please enclose a photo and supporting material, with testimonials if possible. Please do not simply attach the whole entry as a pdf!

Due to the nature of this category, there is no published shortlist and no face-to-face judging round – instead, finalists will be contacted directly by the organisers