One of the industry’s hottest yearly events, the BCIA Awards 2026 evening is likely to be the most anticipated yet, with 11 fiercely contested awards categories – all acknowledging and highlighting the incredible innovations, companies and professionals from all across the building energy management systems (BEMS) sector.

With the industry knowing the importance of the annual BCIA Awards, some of the biggest names in the sector have sponsored next year’s awards, such as Group Horizon, Priva Building Automation, Trend Control Systems, CIBSE, Electrical & Mechanical Controls and Western Automation. As such, the BCIA would like to express its gratitude to these Gold sponsors for their vital support of some of the award categories.

There are currently some award categories available for sponsorship, such as Engineer of the Year, Young Engineer of the Year, Technical Innovation of the Year – Products and Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects.

Offering unrivalled brand placement, the opportunities include sponsorship of your chosen category, your company name engraved on your category’s trophy, a complimentary table for up to ten guests, a Gold sponsor spotlight on the BCIA website, a full-page advertisement in the Awards programme and your company logo featured on Awards promotion and included in event press releases pre- and post-event.

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The BCIA would also like to thank those companies and organisations that have sponsored some of the entertainment and catering options for the evening. For instance, Sontay has kindly sponsored the evening’s sporting entertainment of curling, while the late-night treat of bacon sandwiches has been sponsored by Distech Controls. Attendees are treated to the drinks reception, courtesy of sponsor, iSMA Controlli and can capture their best poses at the Photo Wall, kindly sponsored by PA Collacott & Co.

No doubt-hotly contested games of Heads of Tails have been sponsored by Global Associates and Toblerone Chocolate table gifts are the result of kind funding by Crown House Technologies. Belimo Automation UK have sponsored the 2026 Awards Programme and the official Media Partner is Smart Buildings Show and Magazine.

Various table dressing options are currently available, enabling members to have their brands ideally displayed in front of each of the 600+ guests. Table numbers, with company logos branded and positioned prominently or place cards, are both available for just £3,600+VAT. Branded wine bottle collars, also priced at £3,600+VAT, can feature company logos for extra promotional opportunities.

Bringing together the industry’s biggest names and decision-makers while focusing on the very best the building controls and automation sector has to offer, the BCIA Awards 2026 is one not to be missed! Taking place on Thursday 7th May 2026 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, the event is likely to be incredibly popular, so make sure you’ve booked your seat or table to avoid missing out.

To book your place, fill out the BCIA’s online booking form. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected].

BCIA Awards Categories and Sponsors

• Building Controls and BEMS Company of the Year, sponsored by Trend Control Systems

• Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Group Horizon

• Energy Innovation and Impact Award, sponsored by Priva Building Automation

• Best Service and Maintenance Provider, sponsored by Western Automation

• Sustainability Strategy Champion, sponsored by Electrical & Mechanical Controls

• Technical Innovation of the Year – Products, Sponsored by CIBSE

• Contribution to Training Award, sponsored by BCIA Training

• Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by BCIA

• Engineer of the Year, sponsorship opportunity available

• Young Engineer of the Year, sponsorship opportunity available

• Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects, sponsorship opportunity available