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.