CATEGORIES & CRITERIA

The Electrical Wholesaler Awards has an array of expertly curated accolades up for grabs in 2023:

WHOLESALER CATEGORIES

Best Wholesaler: Sole Branch

This category is open to any electrical wholesale company that operates within the UK and Ireland and has just one sole branch. Judges will consider the following: the diversity and innovation in the product range stocked; any evidence of great customer service and any measures/initiatives that have been put in place to deal with business and/or industry challenges.

Best Wholesaler: 2-5 Branches

This category is open to any electrical wholesale company with 2-5 branches that operate within the UK and Ireland. Judges will consider the following: the diversity and innovation in the product range stocked across all branches; any evidence of great customer service and any measures/initiatives that have been put in place to deal with business and/or industry challenges.

Best Wholesaler: 6-25 Branches

This category is open to any electrical wholesale company with 6-25 branches that operate within the UK and Ireland. Judges will consider the following: the diversity and innovation in the product range stocked across all branches; any evidence of great customer service and any measures/initiatives that have been put in place to deal with business and/or industry challenges.

Best Wholesaler: 26+ Branches

This category is open to any electrical wholesale company with more than 26 branches that operate within the UK and Ireland. Judges will consider the following: the diversity and innovation in the product range stocked across all branches; any evidence of great customer service and any measures/initiatives that have been put in place to deal with business and/or industry challenges.

Best Individual Branch

This accolade will be won by the very best individual branch of any electrical wholesale company. Judges will consider the following: how the branch manages to stand out from the rest; the diversity and innovation in the product range stocked; any evidence of great customer service and any measures/initiatives that have been put in place to deal with business and/or industry challenges.

Best Wholesaler Website

This category is open to any electrical wholesale companies with an outstanding website that offers a wide product range, quick & reliable delivery and outstanding customer service. 

Best Customer Service: wholesaler

Awarded to a wholesaler that has demonstrated outstanding customer service and commitment to going the extra mile.

BRAND CATEGORIES

Best New Product

Awarded for the very best overall product launched between January 2022 and January 2023 that is available to purchase through electrical wholesalers.

 

Best Accessories Brand

Awarded to the very best accessories brand that manufactures products that are available to purchase through electrical wholesalers, including by not limited to wiring, sockets, plugs etc.

Best Lighting Brand

Awarded to the very best lighting brand that manufactures external & internal lighting products, lamps, occasion lighting etc. that are available to purchase through electrical wholesalers. 

Best Heating Brand

Awarded to the very best heating brand that manufactures indoors & outdoor heating products, radiators, fireplaces etc, available to purchase through electrical wholesalers.

Best Safety/Security Brand

Awarded to the very best safety/security brand that manufacturers products including, but not limited to, fire protection products, detectors, doorbells, alarms and CCTV etc, available to purchase through electrical wholesalers.

Best Overall Brand

Awarded the very best brand offering innovative products and technologies available to purchase through electrical wholesalers, with a track record of outstanding service.

Best Customer Service: Brand

Awarded to a brand that has demonstrated outstanding customer service and commitment to going the extra mile.

GENERAL CATEGORIES

Best Training Provider

This category is open to any electrical wholesale company
that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to
providing training/training initiatives for their team.

Industry Initiative Award

This category is open to any electrical wholesale company (brands and wholesalers) that have been active in HVAC initiatives to fight the global COVID-19 pandemic or have adapted their businesses in response to the pandemic.