The Retrofit Academy is delighted to announce the winners and highly commended recipients of the fourth annual Retrofit Academy Awards, which took place on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at ExCeL London, co-located with Futurebuild.
This year’s awards welcomed over 250 retrofit professionals to an informal drinks reception following day one of the National Retrofit Conference & Expo, celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations driving best practice in retrofit across the UK. The evening was hosted by renowned comedian and broadcaster Lucy Porter, adding warmth and humour to the celebrations.
A special thank you goes to our esteemed panel of judges for their dedication and expertise in selecting this year’s winners and highly commended honourees. We also extend our gratitude to our headline sponsors, Morgan Sindall Property Services and Property Tectonics, for their invaluable support in championing excellence in retrofit.
2025 Retrofit Academy Awards Winners & Highly Commended
- Retrofit Assessor of the Year
- Winner: Eddy Palethorpe
- Retrofit Coordinator of the Year
- Winner: Matthew Allcock
- Retrofit Designer of the Year
- Winner: Michael Hanson
- Retrofit Academy Graduate Award
- Winner: Dean Calcutt
- Retrofit Contractor of the Year
- Winner: Bell
- Highly Commended: Wates Property Services
- Retrofit Installer of the Year
- Winner: Low Carbon Exchange
- Highly Commended: Synergize
- Retrofit Assessment & Coordination Services
- Winner: Constructive Thinking Studio Limited
- Highly Commended: Keegans
- Best Retrofit Employer Award
- SME Winner: Crawford & Co Surveyors
- Large Winner: Equans Regeneration Ltd
- Retrofit Social Value Award
- Winner: South East London Community Energy
- Highly Commended: EQUANS
- Best Local Authority-Led Retrofit Programme
- Winner: Great Yarmouth Borough Council
- Best Social Housing-Led Retrofit Programme
- Winner: Rykneld Homes
Want to learn more about our winners? View our dedicated page here!
2025 Retrofit Academy Awards Gallery
David Pierpoint, CEO of The Retrofit Academy, said:
“Winning one of these awards will identify the best our industry has to offer. They recognise excellence across the twin challenges of increasing the quality and the scale of retrofit in the UK. They will identify the leading professionals making their mark in the PAS 2035 era and the projects that demonstrate that good practice and good value are not mutually exclusive.”
Looking Back – The Retrofit Academy CIC Awards 2025
The Retrofit Academy Awards 2025 highlights the trailblazers in the UK’s retrofit sector, recognising excellence in retrofit coordination, energy efficiency, sustainable construction, and social value.
These industry leaders are driving the transition towards a low-carbon built environment, setting new standards in retrofit assessment, installation, and project delivery.
Looking Ahead – The Retrofit Academy CIC Awards 2026
With the success of the 2025 event still fresh in our minds, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next. The 2026 Retrofit Academy Awards are already on the horizon – set to be even bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever!
Keep an eye out on our dedicated Retrofit Academy Awards website for updates and get ready to be part of another landmark celebration of retrofit excellence.
Save the Date!
- 01 September 2025: 2026 Entries Open
- 28 November 2025: Entry Deadline
- January 2026: Shortlist Announced
- 03 March 2026: Awards Ceremony
