Investment in Training Award
Criteria
Showing commitment to education and development to realise people’s potential.
Awarded to the company or organisation that can demonstrate a consistent contribution in relation to the delivery of professional training and development within the last 12 months.
entry guidance
ENTRIES WILL PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF:
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Types of training – how the training provided suits the commissioning world.
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Setting / achieving key objectives – how the provider sets targets for pupils and measures attainment.
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Commitment to responsibilities – how the provider supports and mentors pupils through the process.
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Pupil testimonials – from students that have experienced and benefitted from the training regime. The testimonials must clearly mention the organisation that has made the entry.
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Note: Entrants must be a CSA Corporate Member.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All entries must be submitted online. There is an option to save your entry and complete it at a later date if required, but please ensure your whole entry is submitted by the deadline date as detailed below.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Additional supporting evidence can be attached to the online entry form. Images must be hi-res but must not exceed 10MB. Testimonials should preferably be on headed paper or a time/date-stamped email with company signature strip. Datasheets, brochures or catalogues WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED so please refrain from sending these. Video links or links to external websites will also NOT be accepted.
JUDGING PROCESS
All information will be treated confidentially & will only be circulated amongst the judges. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external consideration.
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for entry is 24th July 2026. Please note this date is final and will not be extended.
FINALISTS
All entrants will be informed by email as to whether, or not, they have got through to the final stage of the process.
sponsor

Founded in 1976, End Systems are a leading UK provider of Commissioning Management, HVAC Commissioning & Testing and As-Built Documentation.
As a recognised investor In people, End Systems has continued to grow throughout its 48-year history, empowering our team by our continued ethos of training and development, making End Systems a great place to work and somewhere that our team can feel proud and passionate about what we achieve, together.
Having been involved with the Commissioning Specialist Association (CSA) since its incorporation in 1990. The CSA grading structure is integral to our internal training and progression pathway, giving all of our engineering team the skills and knowledge they need to provide both a quality and technical delivery of service.