Nominations are now open for the IOR Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognises outstanding field engineers with exceptional dedication to service, maintenance, or installation engineering careers.

This award includes a £400 cash prize and an invitation to the IOR Annual Dinner. Employers, clients, and colleagues are encouraged to submit nominations for individuals working in a field-based role in refrigeration, air conditioning, or heat pump services. Nominees should have significant technician experience and remain active in the industry.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a phone interview to discuss their experience. The deadline for nominations is 15 November.

Find out more and nominate here.

 

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