Criteria

Technical Innovation of the Year - Products
Sponsored by World Pumps

Awarded for the most innovative pump, pumping system or other pump related product (new or redeveloped) introduced onto the market within the last twelve months, with effectiveness being demonstrated via application details.

Entries will be required to demonstrate:

  • Innovation
  • Application details
  • Use and relevance of the product
  • Product success


Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects
Sponsored by Sterling Fluid Systems

Awarded for the most innovative pump project/installation or service introduced onto the market within the last twelve months

Entries will be required to demonstrate:

  • Innovation
  • Application details
  • Use and relevance of the product
  • Product success


Environmental Contribution of the Year
Sponsored by Weg Electric Motors

Awarded for the pump product, system or service, which has made a significant contribution to environmental issues, such as energy savings, emissions control, noise reduction or life cycle costs.

Entries will be required to demonstrate:

  • Demonstration that the product is eco-friendly (environmental or energy saving)
  • Application details
  • Use and relevance of the product
  • Product success


Manufacturer of the Year
Sponsored by John Crane

Awarded to the pump manufacturer who has achieved recognition from contractors or final end users of pump products for their services in areas such as technical expertise and advice, customisation of special needs, clarity of all documentation, on-time delivery and after sales service.

Entries will be required to demonstrate:

  • Technical expertise and experience
  • Manufacturing capabilities (machining, assembly, testing, repair etc.)
  • Customer / contractor recognition (references)
  • Customer service programme (is there a programme? If so what is it?)


Distributor of the Year
Sponsored by BPMA

Awarded to the pump distributor who has achieved recognition from either the pump sector or final end user for their services to industry in areas such as technical ability and advice, customisation of special needs, market penetration and growth and on time delivery and service.

Entries will be required to demonstrate:

  • Technical expertise and experience
  • Manufacturing capabilities (design, machining, assembly, testing, repair etc.)
  • Customer / contractor / pump industry recognition (references)
  • Customer service programme (is there a programme? If so what is it?)


Supplier of the Year
Sponsored by Process Industry Informer

Awarded to a supplier to the pump industry that has demonstrated consistently high levels of technical innovation and developments, environmental awareness, customer service and satisfaction, market penetration and growth.

Entries will be required to demonstrate:

  • Technical innovation (any new innovative products?)
  • Environmental awareness (eco-friendly)
  • Customer/ pump industry recognition (references)
  • Market penetration and growth (not necessarily largest in sector but able to demonstrate success)


Engineer of the Year
Sponsored by ClydeUnion Pumps

Awarded to a pump engineer who has made a positive contribution to an interesting product or project.  Anyone who is 30 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2012, is eligible to enter.

Entries will be required to demonstrate:

  • The product, project or process
  • Successes achieved
  • Involvement of the candidate
  • Continuing competence


Lifetime Achievement
Sponsored by SPP Pumps

Awarded to the individual who, in the opinion of the PIA Judging Panel, has made a significant and consistent contribution the pump industry over the duration of his/her working career.