{"id":1554,"date":"2018-05-15T10:56:05","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T09:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/?p=1554"},"modified":"2018-05-15T10:56:05","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T09:56:05","slug":"stylish-awards-ceremony-celebrates-hire-industry-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/2018\/05\/stylish-awards-ceremony-celebrates-hire-industry-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Stylish awards ceremony celebrates hire industry excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) announced the winners of the 2018 Hire Awards of Excellence during a glittering ceremony at London\u2019s Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane on Saturday 28th<\/sup> April. This prestigious black-tie event was hosted by Chris Hollins, best known as BBC\u2019s Breakfast\u2019s sports correspondent and winner of Strictly Come Dancing. The event proved to be a resounding success attracting a record-breaking attendance of nearly 400.<\/p>\n

The ceremony, which is a much-anticipated highlight of the year for HAE EHA and all its members, is the only event of its kind which celebrates the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals across the entire hire industry. The popularity of the event has soared in recent times with this year seeing a significant rise in the number of entries received from across a wide spectrum of businesses in the UK\u2019s plant, tool, equipment and event hire industry.<\/p>\n

The awards, which are highly valued and respected throughout the hire industry, encourage companies and individuals to demonstrate how they have successfully met the stringent criteria laid down by the association. This year saw two brand new categories being added to the Awards list: Best Sustainability & CSR Initiative and Best Recruitment Innovation Campaign bringing the awards total up to 17. The Chairman\u2019s Award for outstanding performance, the Hire Achiever\u2019s Award, and other individual awards presented to those who stood out in their field of expertise, were also a real highlight of the evening.<\/p>\n

This year the Chairman\u2019s Award was presented to Mr Sat Dhaiwal, chief executive officer of leading UK equipment rental company A-Plant. Mr Dhaiwal received the award for a career that has been truly inspirational and a prime example of what can be achieved through hard work and application. He joined A-Plant as a depot manager at the age of 23 and rose steadily through the ranks to become chief executive in 2002 and one of the most influential people in the hire industry.<\/p>\n

The event got off to a rousing start with an opening speech from HAE EHA managing director Graham Arundell and continued with the engaging hosting of well-known broadcaster Chris Hollins. As the winners were revealed, each was presented with Trophies and then had the opportunity to be professionally interviewed off-stage.<\/p>\n

Graham Arundell later commented: \u201cWith record numbers in every category this year, the judges faced some difficult decisions in selecting the winners from amongst leading hire companies as well as independents and talented individuals. The awards really are an important way of showcasing the \u2018rising talent\u2019 in the industry as well as celebrating the superlative commitment that our members make to supporting other businesses by providing safe, well-maintained equipment and tools for hire.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is so much innovation going on at the moment in our industry that it is wonderful to get the chance to be able to recognise and share in it by bringing everyone all under the same roof. The competition this year was so fierce, we felt compelled to give out more \u2018Highly Commended\u2019 awards than before – the calibre of entries was very impressive. The whole evening turned out to be a roaring success and exceeded our expectations in every way. Having the opportunity to come together as an industry to applaud best practice was a real honour for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

As well as experiencing the luxurious surroundings of the venue and enjoying a fabulous three course dinner with fine wines, attendees were treated to the amazing talents of rock and pop function band \u2018The Heat\u2019 which gave an incredible performance. HAE EHA members also brought along partners, family and customers to the event which, given its prime location and splendour, made for an unforgettable occasion.<\/p>\n

The much-anticipated announcement revealed that the 2018 Winners of Hire Awards of Excellence were as follows:<\/p>\n

HAE EHA Chairman\u2019s Award<\/strong> \u2013 Sat Dhaiwal<\/p>\n

Catalogue of the Year <\/strong>– Hirebase<\/p>\n

Website of the Year<\/strong> – Allens Catering Equipment Hire<\/p>\n

Best Use of New Media <\/strong>\u2013 CanTrack Global<\/p>\n

Best Sustainability and CSR <\/strong>– Chiltern Hire Centres<\/p>\n

Construction Industry Product of the Year <\/strong>– Addex Group for Allsaw AS170<\/p>\n

Events Industry Product of the Year <\/strong>– G-Smatt Europe\u2019s G-Wall for temporary structures<\/p>\n

Supplier of the Year<\/strong> – Hilti GB<\/p>\n

Plant, Tool & Equipment Hire Company of the Year (Turnover up to \u00a310m<\/strong>) – Smith\u2019s Hire<\/p>\n

Plant, Tool & Equipment Hire Company of the Year (Turnover over \u00a310m) <\/strong>– A-Plant<\/p>\n

Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year <\/strong>– LIVE<\/p>\n

SafeHire Company of the Year <\/strong>– Didcot Hire<\/p>\n

Best Recruitment Innovation <\/strong>– CanTrack Global<\/p>\n

Apprentice of the Year<\/strong> \u2013 Bonnie Stanton, CW Plant Hire<\/p>\n

Workshop Manager of the Year <\/strong>\u2013 Matt Stonall, AFI<\/p>\n

Hire Manager of the Year<\/strong> \u2013 Jessica Bowen, Vp plc Hire Station<\/p>\n

Hire Achiever of the Year <\/strong>– Chosen from amongst the three winners of the individual categories – Jessica Bowen, Vp plc Hire Station<\/p>\n

The hire sector is a vital component in the delivery of economic activity, commercial and public, in the UK and globally. HAE EHA members provide the resources and capability behind much public and commercial investment: in land and buildings, infrastructure, national and international events and corporate hospitality. Its members are innovative and trusted partners who provide the highest of standards in quality, safety and customer service to all their clients.<\/p>\n

Included amongst HAE EHA members are sole traders through to larger organisations which, thanks to membership, get access to products and services covering all aspects of hire, including terms & conditions, safety checks, publicity, equipment, responsibilities and general day-to-day requirements. Accompanying HAE EHA services include: legal advice, training, publicity, safety checks, leaflets, lobbying and finance advice; necessary documentation and information. In addition, members also have access to HAE EHA\u2019s essential range of health & safety, economical and credit control services.<\/p>\n

For more information on becoming a member of HAE EHA visit www.hae.org.uk<\/a><\/strong>.<\/u><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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