1 December 2026
Brussels, Belgium
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1 December 2026
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The Heat Pump Awards

Rewarding excellence in heat pump innovation

Applications will open after summer 2026

Why the Heat Pump Awards matter

The Heat Pump Awards showcase the best examples of what heat pump deployment looks like – across Europe and beyond.

They bring real examples of the impact the policy measures and market developments featured in the Heat Pump Forum discussions can have. 

The Heat Pump Awards are organised by the European Heat Pump Association.

What they recognise

Launched in 2011, the Awards have grown from a city-focused prize into a broader set of recognitions covering the full chain of heat pump uses – residential, commercial and industrial. The Awards aim to collect best-practice examples, create role models,  raise awareness of heat pumps’ potential, and recognise innovation and continued progress. 

More on the categories below. 

How to apply

Applications for the Heat Pump Awards 2026 will open in September.

You’ll be able to submit your project online, explain the concept, results and how it could be replicated.

We’ll ask you to provide provide supporting material (such as key figures, photos and references).

Shortlisted projects will be reviewed by an impartial ‘jury’ and the winners announced during the Heat Pump Forum.

The Heat Pump Awards categories

Building award

Projects focused on decarbonising the residential and tertiary sectors, such as buildings, through heat pumps and other clean energy solutions.

Innovation award

Creative and unique solutions using specific techniques, technologies, and systems, specifically related to the deployment of heat pumps.

People’s choice award

All the applications are automatically included in this category, and the public choose the winner through an online vote.

Industry award

Smart and efficient use of waste heat and heat pumps in industrial processes, leading to energy savings and decarbonisation.