LCL – The Awards 2025

LCL - The Awards 2025 was held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole following the InstallerSHOW at the NEC - a fitting backdrop for recognising excellence in vocational training and industry innovation.

This year’s awards programme reflected the evolving priorities of the industry, with the introduction of two new categories - Trainee of the Year and Community Engagement.

These additions joined the existing categories: Gas, Electrical, Green, Inclusivity, and Innovation - broadening the scope of recognition and celebrating both individual and organisational impact across the sector.

From the use of AI to giving purpose to young people disengaged from school, the awards showcased the innovation, passion and commitment of LC Awards’ centres.

All entries were assessed by a panel of independent industry experts, who praised the consistently high standard of submissions and were particularly impressed by the dedication of LCL Awards’ centres to learner support, innovation and wider community support.

• Stewart Clements, Director of The Heating & Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC)

• Brett Forster, Head of Training at NAPIT

• Hattie Hassan MBE, CEO of Stopcocks and long-time advocate for women in the trades

• Charlotte Lee, CEO of The Heat Pump Association
  
  

The LCL Awards team is already looking ahead to 2026, as the organisation continues to raise the bar for excellence in vocational training.