Nominations open for Hire Awards 2017

The awards celebrate the very best in the plant, tool, hire and event industry. Independently judged, the panel is headed by HAE EHA marketing manager Ann Harrison and includes trade association CEOs and leading experts in training, web development, design and print, HR, health & safety and hire. Both companies and individuals are recognised for their outstanding contribution to the hire industry; the full list of this year’s categories is:

• Catalogue Of The Year 
• Website Of The Year
• Best Use of New Media
• Construction Industry Product Of The Year 
• Event Industry Product Of The Year 
• Supplier Of The Year 
• Plant, Tool & Equipment Hire Company Of The Year (Up To £10million Turnover) 
• Plant & Tool Hire Centres Plant, Tool & Equipment Hire Company Of The Year (Over £10million Turnover) 
• Event Equipment Hire Company Of The Year 
• SafeHire Company Of The Year 
• Apprentice Of The Year 
• Hire Manager Of The Year 
• Workshop Manager Of The Year 
• Hire Achiever Of The Year 

The two new categories for 2017 – Website Of The Year and Best Use of New Media acknowledges the advances made in technology and the growing importance of digital marketing within the sector. Once again, apprentices, managers and high achievers will be recognised underlining the importance of employing, nurturing and training the best staff and recognising individuals’ achievements.

Commenting on the return of the Hire Awards of Excellence and their new venue, HAE EHA’s marketing manager Ann Harrison said: “The Hire Awards of Excellence grows in size and stature each year and we’re very much looking forward to the 2017 edition. We’ve outgrown our previous venue so when looking for a new home for the awards we were mindful that it needed to be somewhere that reflected the prestige of the event and has the space to accommodate us as we expand. The Grosvenor House Hotel plays host to many of the UK’s most glittering awards ceremonies and we’re confident that it’s the perfect venue for our event.”