The prestigious HPM Awards, hosted by Heating & Plumbing Monthly, is set to take place on Friday 23rd February 2024. The event aims to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and businesses in the heating and plumbing industry. From the best use of heating systems to the trade counter of the year, these awards will be presented to the very best employers, communicators, suppliers, training providers, mentors, and apprentices.
The Awards ceremony will be held at The Midland Hotel, located in the heart of Manchester’s city centre. It promises to be a memorable event, featuring a luxury three-course meal and entertainment, alongside the presentation of awards to deserving winners. The awards will be presented by one of the UK’s most accomplished TV Presenters, Jenny Powell.
As the headline sponsor of the HPM Awards, Powered Now, a leading job management software company, demonstrates its commitment to the industry and showcases its strong partnership with leading brands such as Williams Plumbing and Heating Supplies, one of the nominees for ‘Trade Counter of the Year’. Powered Now’s job management software revolutionizes operations by seamlessly integrating invoicing, quoting, scheduling, and customer management into a unified platform accessible across various devices. With user-friendly features such as digital signatures and nearly 100 industry-specific forms and certificates, Powered Now empowers trade companies to streamline administrative tasks, enhance client communication, and boost productivity. Their partnership with Williams is just one example of their commitment to providing plumbing businesses of all scales with reliable and efficient job management solutions.
Being nominated for an HPM Award is a privilege in itself, and winning is a recognition of hard work and dedication from all angles of the plumbing and heating industry. Neil Hodge, from the Fareham Branch of Williams, shared his thoughts on the nomination for the “Trade Counter of the Year” award, stating, “I’m hugely proud. Just to be nominated is an amazing achievement as there are so many outstanding candidates. It is a testament to the hard work the branch has put in over the past year, putting our ‘customer expectation +2’ plan into practice.”
Neil added, “This nomination reflects the dedication and hard work of the entire team, who consistently go above and beyond for their customers. It would show our customers and the wider community that, above all else, service is what we’re about, and we will go that extra mile for them.”
Powered Now’s sponsorship of the HPM Awards is an opportunity to further enhance the services offered by plumbing businesses to their customers. By supporting an event that celebrates excellence in the industry, Powered Now aims to inspire trade professionals to strive for greatness and continually grow their business. The company is excited to be a part of this event and looks forward to celebrating all the achievements of the plumbing industry in the past year.
Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.