Contribution to Skills & Training Award
Awarded to the company, organisation, or individual(s) that can demonstrate a consistent contribution in relation to the delivery of professional training and skills development within the pump industry.
SPONSOR
ABB is the world’s largest supplier of drives and motors, with pumps being the single largest application area. About one-quarter of ABB’s drives are used in pumps with the water industry being the largest application area for pumps. The energy savings from these drives amount to an estimated 11 billion kWh per year. ABB works with leading pump manufacturers such as Grundfos, Sulzer, KSB and ITT to provide innovative and competitive products for a demanding market.
entry guidance
eligibility
Open to any company, organisation, or individual(s) that can demonstrate a consistent contribution in relation to the delivery of professional training and skills development within the pump industry. This may include company training programmes, individual employees, external consultants, trade associations, colleges or teachers, or anyone that imparts their knowledge for the benefit of the industry. You can nominate your company or another that you know or work with.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
All entries must be submitted online. There is an option to save your entry and complete it at a later date, but please ensure your whole entry is submitted by the deadline date below.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Additional supporting evidence can be attached to the online entry form or emailed to hannah@touchwavemedia.co.uk . Images must be hi-res but must not exceed 10MB. Testimonials should preferably be on letter-headed paper or a time/date-stamped email with company signature, with a 250 maximum word count per testimonial. Datasheets, brochures or catalogues WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED so please refrain from sending these. Video links or links to external websites will also NOT be accepted.
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JUDGING PROCESS
All information will be treated confidentially & will only be circulated amongst the judges. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external considerations.
closing date
The closing date for entry is 28th November 2025. Please note this date is final and will not be extended.
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FINALISTS
All entrants will be informed by email as to whether, or not, they have got through to the final stage of the process after the Judging session, in January.