- The Building Controls Industry Association (91��Ƭ��) has revealed the winners of the 91��Ƭ�� Awards 2026, celebrating the very best in innovation, achievement and leadership across the building controls, automation and smart buildings sector.

Widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence, the 91��Ƭ�� Awards once again brought the industry together to recognise the outstanding individuals, teams and organisations driving progress across BEMS, smart buildings and building performance. This year’s winners represent a truly impressive showcase of talent, innovation and dedication across the sector.

From cutting-edge technical innovation and exceptional project delivery to service excellence and skills development, the 2026 winners highlight the strength and vibrancy of the industry. Their achievements underline the vital role building controls play in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing the built environment, including energy efficiency, carbon reduction and operational resilience.

2026 91��Ƭ�� Award winners

• Building Controls and BEMS Company of the Year – Linear Control Systems

• Engineer of the Year – Jonathan Woolford, Schneider Electric

• Young Engineer of the Year – George Stephens-Clark, InTandem Systems

• Apprentice of the Year – William Sebatch, Schneider Electric

• Energy Innovation and Impact Award – BMSI, E60+ Energy Roll Out

• Best Service and Maintenance Provider – Kendra Energy Solutions

• Technical Innovation of the Year – Products – Cosysense, AI Building Automation

• Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects – Lockheed Martin, Connected, Resilient, Intelligent: A New Era of Facilities

• Sustainability Strategy Champion – The Francis Crick Institute

• Contribution to Training Award – One Sightsolutions

• Outstanding Contribution of the Year – Terry Sharp

The glittering awards ceremony, was held yesterday evening at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham and hosted by TV presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern, the Awards brought together more than 600 industry leaders, innovators and emerging talent to celebrate the achievements shaping the future of building performance. The 2026 Awards held particular significance as the Association marks its 35th anniversary, reflecting both the progress made and the growing importance of building controls in delivering high-performing, energy-efficient and safe buildings.

Jen Vickers, President of the 91��Ƭ��, said: “The 91��Ƭ�� Awards continue to showcase the very best of our sector, and this year’s winners are a clear demonstration of the innovation, expertise and commitment that exists across the industry. From technical excellence and project delivery to skills development and sustainability, these achievements highlight the vital role building controls play in delivering high-performing, energy-efficient buildings.

“Congratulations to all of our winners; your work is helping to drive progress across the sector and shape the future of the built environment.”

Commenting on the Outstanding Contribution Award, Jen said: “Terry’s contribution to the building controls industry has been both significant and long-standing. Through his dedication, leadership and commitment to advancing our sector, he has played an important role in shaping the industry we see today. The award is fitting recognition and on behalf of the 91��Ƭ�� I would like to thank Terry for his continued support and contribution.”

Alongside technical achievement, the prestigious 91��Ƭ�� Awards continue to highlight the importance of people within the sector. Categories recognising engineers, apprentices and emerging talent underline the industry’s focus on strengthening the skills pipeline and ensuring building controls remains a future-facing and attractive career path.

William Sebatch won this year’s Young Engineer of the Year. Reacting to his win, he said: “It’s great to be recognised by professionals within the industry and it’s a fantastic feeling to have won this award.” William, who is a Digital Power Technical Apprentice at Schneider Electric, added: “I’m very thankful to have been chosen for the award. I’d also like to congratulate the other finalists in this category, I know it must have been a tough decision for the judges as they are all worthy winners.”

As buildings become increasingly complex and expectations around performance continue to rise, the need for skilled professionals capable of designing, implementing and optimising building systems has never been greater.