LCL ‘The Awards’ & Annual Forum return June 2026
04 Mar 2026
It’s time to mark your calendars for one of the most prestigious events in the building services training calendar.
LCL Awards - ‘The Awards’ ceremony will take place on the evening of 25th June, followed by the LCL Awards Annual Forum on 26th June - bringing together centres, industry leaders and training professionals to celebrate excellence across our LCL Awards approved network.
Once again, both events will be hosted at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, providing the perfect setting for recognition, networking and forward-thinking discussion.
The 2026 Award categories
Following our biggest and best Awards yet, this year will feature the same seven categories:
- Community Engagement Award
- Electrical Centre of the Year
- Gas Centre of the Year
- Green Centre of the Year
- Inclusivity Award
- Innovation Award
- Trainee of the Year
Entries are open to all LCL Awards approved centres, with no limit to the number of categories you can enter.
All entries will be reviewed and assessed by independent industry experts, with further details on our judging panel to be announced shortly.
View all categories and instructions to enter, here.
Why enter LCL Awards - 'The Awards'?
It really is worth entering, and not just for the fancy trophy!
Being named a finalist or winner provides:
- Valuable industry recognition
- Enhanced credibility for your centre, staff and learners
- Strengthened market position (what's better than an 'Award-winning' badge?)
- A powerful PR and marketing platform
- Wider trade press coverage
LCL Awards - ‘The Awards’ is about celebrating commitment, innovation and impact across our approved centres, and showcasing the outstanding work being done to raise standards in building services engineering training.
Above all else, it’s a great opportunity to kick back, relax and have some fun - and don’t forget to ‘dress to impress’.
Award winners in the news
Becoming an LCL Awards winner (or even a finalist) can significantly raise your centre’s profile. The gains go beyond a win on the night and can lead to valuable column inches in the trade press, increasing visibility across digital and print coverage. This is a great way to showcase your centre to prospective learners and put your training facilities on the building services map.
A shining example of this is our ‘Trainee of the Year’ category, introduced for the first time in 2025. The winner, Hayden Inglis and LCL Awards Centre, Gas Certification Company, gained press coverage in Professional Electrician, PHAM News, Heating & Plumbing Monthly and an exclusive interview in HP&R.
Additionally, we introduced a ‘Community Engagement’ category last year; the trophy was deservingly won by KER Training. Their initiative featured in Installer Online - a great example of how award success can amplify your centre’s reach and reputation.
And it wasn’t just the new categories that saw press coverage; Bespoke Electrical Training made headlines for winning Electrical Centre of the Year, appearing in Electrotechnical News.
Celebrating our 2025 winners
Last year we saw exceptional entries across every category, with judges praising the quality, passion and measurable impact demonstrated by centres nationwide. Here’s a reminder of last year’s winners and their case studies:
Trainee of the Year: Hayden Inglis
This award celebrates an outstanding learner who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, technical ability and commitment throughout their training journey.
Open to anyone who has completed an LCL Awards qualification, the category recognises those who have gone above and beyond - whether by overcoming personal challenges, excelling in practical or academic performance, or making a meaningful contribution to their peers and the wider industry.
The standard of entries was high but our panel of independent expert judges was particularly impressed by Hayden’s enthusiasm, professionalism and problem-solving mindset.
Reflecting on his win, Hayden shared: “There’s a lot of change going on in the heating industry and the younger generation have an opportunity to lead the way… The Trainee of the Year Award is an incredible stepping-stone for me but it’s just the start.”
Since winning, apart from being a regular fixture in the trade press, Hayden has continued building his experience at ECG Facilities Services and is progressing his electrical inspection and testing qualification. His journey highlights how entering The Awards can elevate both centres and learners.
Read Hayden’s case study here.
Community Engagement: KER Training
Another of our category newbies was the ‘Community Engagement’ Award - recognition of a centre that has gone above and beyond in making a positive impact on the local community.
From schools to community groups, this category calls for centres that are actively engaging with ‘the people’ to promote and inspire skills development, sustainability and career opportunities in building services. This award celebrates training providers who use their expertise to broaden accessibility, extending support and uplifting the wider community.
KER Training impressed the judges with their impactful ‘Pathways Programme’, designed to inspire and transform the lives of disengaged young people by introducing them to a trade.
You can read KER Training’s case study here.
Electrical Centre of the Year: Bespoke Electrical Training
From finalist in 2024 to winner in 2025, Bespoke Electrical Training exemplifies what sustained commitment to excellence looks like in electrical training and certification.
The judges praised this centre for its consistent high standards and strong learner-first focus, ensuring trainees leave not just qualified but competent and confident!
Presenting the award, Brett Forster, Head of Training at NAPIT, praised their “consistent commitment to high standards and the attention they pay to individual learners, ensuring no one gets left behind.”
Read Bespoke Electrical Training’s case study here.
Innovation Award: Staffordshire Training Services
Leading the way with their impressive forward-thinking use of augmented reality (AR) to enhance training, Staffordshire Training Services claimed our 2025 Innovation Award.
By letting learners practice real-world tasks safely in virtual environments, trainees are able to build skills through interactive scenarios. They also benefit from built-in knowledge testing opportunities that help consolidate learning and identify gaps - where tutors can step in to provide further support.
Our judges said, “This is a brilliant way to put learners into real situations but keep them safe at the same time. AR can be used to create any scenario, to help with problem solving.”
Read Staffordshire Training Services’ case study here.
Green Centre of the Year: GTEC Training
GTEC Training was selected by the judges because they excelled at preparing installers for the transition to net-zero and sustainable technologies - delivering high quality, multidisciplinary training in renewable systems, embedding sustainability into both curriculum and daily operations, while fostering the skills and mindset needed for decarbonisation in the built environment. Impressive!
“GTEC is a prime example of how a training centre can lead the way in preparing the installer base for the challenges of decarbonisation.”
Read GTEC Training’s case study here.
Inclusivity Award: GTEC Training
Not only were they ‘green', but GTEC also scooped the prize for inclusivity as well. Recognised by the judges for creating an inclusive, welcoming learning environment with tailored support and accessible facilities for learners of all genders, ethnicities, neurotypes and abilities, backed up by clear, specific initiatives that “demonstrated a true level of understanding of inclusivity.”
Read GTEC Training’s case study here.
Gas Centre of the Year: Complete Construction Training
Complete Construction Training earned the 2025 Gas Centre of the Year award for its exemplary commitment to gas training across the UK - from nurturing new entrants to maintaining seasoned engineers’ skills, this centre was recognised for its delivery of high-quality education in both domestic and commercial gas sectors.
Alongside recognition of technical excellence, our Judges noted CCTS for their ability to embody innovation and best practices, demonstrated by its advanced teaching methods, strong learner outcomes and an unwavering focus on safety.
Has your centre got what it takes to be a 2026 winner? Enter here:
What you need to know:
- LCL Awards "The Awards" ceremony: 25th June
- LCL Awards Annual Forum: 26th June
- Venue: Hilton Birmginham Metropole
- InstallerSHOW: 23rd-25th June | NEC Birmingham
Preferential accommodation rates will be available soon - stay tuned for details on how to book your stay.
Don't miss out
Whether you’re championing sustainability, breaking down barriers to inclusivity or giving back to your local community, we want to hear about how you are delivering exceptional training outcomes. This is your opportunity to showcase your success to the wider industry.
We’re excited to see what you’ve achieved.
Good things come in threes!
If you’re planning to attend the awards and forum, why not make the most of your visit and stop by the industry renowned InstallerSHOW, running from 23rd - 25th June at the NEC, just five minutes away from the venue.
Register for InstallerSHOW 2026 for free here: https://www.installershow.com/
It’s time to mark your calendars for one of the most prestigious events in the building services training calendar.
LCL Awards - ‘The Awards’ ceremony will take place on the evening of 25th June, followed by the LCL Awards Annual Forum on 26th June - bringing together centres, industry leaders and training professionals to celebrate excellence across our LCL Awards approved network.
Once again, both events will be hosted at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, providing the perfect setting for recognition, networking and forward-thinking discussion.
The 2026 Award categories
Following our biggest and best Awards yet, this year will feature the same seven categories:
- Community Engagement Award
- Electrical Centre of the Year
- Gas Centre of the Year
- Green Centre of the Year
- Inclusivity Award
- Innovation Award
- Trainee of the Year
Entries are open to all LCL Awards approved centres, with no limit to the number of categories you can enter.
All entries will be reviewed and assessed by independent industry experts, with further details on our judging panel to be announced shortly.
View all categories and instructions to enter, here.
Why enter LCL Awards - 'The Awards'?
It really is worth entering, and not just for the fancy trophy!
Being named a finalist or winner provides:
- Valuable industry recognition
- Enhanced credibility for your centre, staff and learners
- Strengthened market position (what's better than an 'Award-winning' badge?)
- A powerful PR and marketing platform
- Wider trade press coverage
LCL Awards - ‘The Awards’ is about celebrating commitment, innovation and impact across our approved centres, and showcasing the outstanding work being done to raise standards in building services engineering training.
Above all else, it’s a great opportunity to kick back, relax and have some fun - and don’t forget to ‘dress to impress’.
Award winners in the news
Becoming an LCL Awards winner (or even a finalist) can significantly raise your centre’s profile. The gains go beyond a win on the night and can lead to valuable column inches in the trade press, increasing visibility across digital and print coverage. This is a great way to showcase your centre to prospective learners and put your training facilities on the building services map.
A shining example of this is our ‘Trainee of the Year’ category, introduced for the first time in 2025. The winner, Hayden Inglis and LCL Awards Centre, Gas Certification Company, gained press coverage in Professional Electrician, PHAM News, Heating & Plumbing Monthly and an exclusive interview in HP&R.
Additionally, we introduced a ‘Community Engagement’ category last year; the trophy was deservingly won by KER Training. Their initiative featured in Installer Online - a great example of how award success can amplify your centre’s reach and reputation.
And it wasn’t just the new categories that saw press coverage; Bespoke Electrical Training made headlines for winning Electrical Centre of the Year, appearing in Electrotechnical News.
Celebrating our 2025 winners
Last year we saw exceptional entries across every category, with judges praising the quality, passion and measurable impact demonstrated by centres nationwide. Here’s a reminder of last year’s winners and their case studies:
Trainee of the Year: Hayden Inglis
This award celebrates an outstanding learner who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, technical ability and commitment throughout their training journey.
Open to anyone who has completed an LCL Awards qualification, the category recognises those who have gone above and beyond - whether by overcoming personal challenges, excelling in practical or academic performance, or making a meaningful contribution to their peers and the wider industry.
The standard of entries was high but our panel of independent expert judges was particularly impressed by Hayden’s enthusiasm, professionalism and problem-solving mindset.
Reflecting on his win, Hayden shared: “There’s a lot of change going on in the heating industry and the younger generation have an opportunity to lead the way… The Trainee of the Year Award is an incredible stepping-stone for me but it’s just the start.”
Since winning, apart from being a regular fixture in the trade press, Hayden has continued building his experience at ECG Facilities Services and is progressing his electrical inspection and testing qualification. His journey highlights how entering The Awards can elevate both centres and learners.
Read Hayden’s case study here.
Community Engagement: KER Training
Another of our category newbies was the ‘Community Engagement’ Award - recognition of a centre that has gone above and beyond in making a positive impact on the local community.
From schools to community groups, this category calls for centres that are actively engaging with ‘the people’ to promote and inspire skills development, sustainability and career opportunities in building services. This award celebrates training providers who use their expertise to broaden accessibility, extending support and uplifting the wider community.
KER Training impressed the judges with their impactful ‘Pathways Programme’, designed to inspire and transform the lives of disengaged young people by introducing them to a trade.
You can read KER Training’s case study here.
Electrical Centre of the Year: Bespoke Electrical Training
From finalist in 2024 to winner in 2025, Bespoke Electrical Training exemplifies what sustained commitment to excellence looks like in electrical training and certification.
The judges praised this centre for its consistent high standards and strong learner-first focus, ensuring trainees leave not just qualified but competent and confident!
Presenting the award, Brett Forster, Head of Training at NAPIT, praised their “consistent commitment to high standards and the attention they pay to individual learners, ensuring no one gets left behind.”
Read Bespoke Electrical Training’s case study here.
Innovation Award: Staffordshire Training Services
Leading the way with their impressive forward-thinking use of augmented reality (AR) to enhance training, Staffordshire Training Services claimed our 2025 Innovation Award.
By letting learners practice real-world tasks safely in virtual environments, trainees are able to build skills through interactive scenarios. They also benefit from built-in knowledge testing opportunities that help consolidate learning and identify gaps - where tutors can step in to provide further support.
Our judges said, “This is a brilliant way to put learners into real situations but keep them safe at the same time. AR can be used to create any scenario, to help with problem solving.”
Read Staffordshire Training Services’ case study here.
Green Centre of the Year: GTEC Training
GTEC Training was selected by the judges because they excelled at preparing installers for the transition to net-zero and sustainable technologies - delivering high quality, multidisciplinary training in renewable systems, embedding sustainability into both curriculum and daily operations, while fostering the skills and mindset needed for decarbonisation in the built environment. Impressive!
“GTEC is a prime example of how a training centre can lead the way in preparing the installer base for the challenges of decarbonisation.”
Read GTEC Training’s case study here.
Inclusivity Award: GTEC Training
Not only were they ‘green', but GTEC also scooped the prize for inclusivity as well. Recognised by the judges for creating an inclusive, welcoming learning environment with tailored support and accessible facilities for learners of all genders, ethnicities, neurotypes and abilities, backed up by clear, specific initiatives that “demonstrated a true level of understanding of inclusivity.”
Read GTEC Training’s case study here.
Gas Centre of the Year: Complete Construction Training
Complete Construction Training earned the 2025 Gas Centre of the Year award for its exemplary commitment to gas training across the UK - from nurturing new entrants to maintaining seasoned engineers’ skills, this centre was recognised for its delivery of high-quality education in both domestic and commercial gas sectors.
Alongside recognition of technical excellence, our Judges noted CCTS for their ability to embody innovation and best practices, demonstrated by its advanced teaching methods, strong learner outcomes and an unwavering focus on safety.
Has your centre got what it takes to be a 2026 winner? Enter here:
What you need to know:
- LCL Awards "The Awards" ceremony: 25th June
- LCL Awards Annual Forum: 26th June
- Venue: Hilton Birmginham Metropole
- InstallerSHOW: 23rd-25th June | NEC Birmingham
Preferential accommodation rates will be available soon - stay tuned for details on how to book your stay.
Don't miss out
Whether you’re championing sustainability, breaking down barriers to inclusivity or giving back to your local community, we want to hear about how you are delivering exceptional training outcomes. This is your opportunity to showcase your success to the wider industry.
We’re excited to see what you’ve achieved.
Good things come in threes!
If you’re planning to attend the awards and forum, why not make the most of your visit and stop by the industry renowned InstallerSHOW, running from 23rd - 25th June at the NEC, just five minutes away from the venue.
Register for InstallerSHOW 2026 for free here: https://www.installershow.com/