Now calling for nominations
Download the nomination form here
Submit your nomination form by the 15th February
The IOR RACHP Engineering Technicians' Section makes an annual lifetime achievement award to recognise an individual's commitment to a career in service, maintenance or installation engineering. This award prize is kindly donated by the ACR Journal.
The Technician Award celebrates the role of experienced field-based technicians - the mainstay of our industry. The winner receives a prize of £400, an engraved trophy and a certificate, presented by the President of the Institute at the Annual Dinner.
Nominations can be made by employers, clients or colleagues.
Candidates can be working in any refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump role in a field-based service, maintenance or installation role.
They must have substantial experience in a technician level role and still be active in the industry.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to provide a cv and supply either a personal statement or take part in a phone interview.
Winners will be invited to attend the Institute of Refrigeration Annual Dinner to collect their award.
Make your nomination for the 2022 award using the form available here
Kevin Gregory of Kinlochs and Son Ltd. Kevin began his career in refrigeration over 40 years ago in the Royal Navy. He was nominated for the award by his son who says “he has a natural ability to teach, that is displayed by the quantity and quality of the engineers who have learnt from him, something he prides himself on”. He remains enthusiastic about the future of our industry – “This is a fantastic industry” he says “It is not going to go away, it offers variety, you meet lots of people -but you have to know what you are doing and do your job properly. To the young people looking for a career. Let me tell you this, the more you put into this industry the more you will get out of it. I am living proof. You can start right at the bottom as an engineer’s mate and end up the proud winner of a lifetime achievement award from the IOR. Thank you from the bottom of my heart”