The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) proudly celebrated the very best in passive fire protection at the ASFP Awards 2025, recognising the exceptional individuals, organisations, and innovations driving safety and professionalism across the built environment.
This year’s ceremony, held in London on 27 November, marked a milestone for the sector, attracting a record number of entries and showcasing trailblazing accomplishments across project delivery, innovation, training, service excellence, and long-term industry contribution.
The winners are:
Small-Scale Installation Project of the Year (Under £1m):
WINNER: Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd – Springfield Mount
Checkmate Fire Solutions secured the top honour for their exemplary work delivering comprehensive passive fire protection upgrades across a series of Victorian residential buildings for the University of Leeds – setting a benchmark for sensitive heritage refurbishment executed to modern safety standards.
Large-Scale Installation Project of the Year (Over £1 Million)
WINNER: Kilnbridge Fire Protection – Olympia Redevelopment
Kilnbridge’s industry-leading delivery at the iconic Olympia redevelopment earned the award for excellence in large-scale PFP execution, with over 32,000 compliant installations coordinated seamlessly across one of the UK’s most complex multi-plot projects.
Innovation Project of the Year
WINNER: Siderise Insulation Ltd – G-Gate Project at Olympia
Siderise was recognised for its bespoke pleated rainscreen cavity barrier solution, engineered specifically for the G-Gate building’s unconventional façade geometry – an exemplar of technical ingenuity and collaboratively-developed fire safety engineering.
Digital Innovation of the Year
WINNER: Quelfire – The QuelSelector
Quelfire’s intuitive and free-to-use digital tool, transforming firestopping selection and compliance processes, took home the digital innovation award, reflecting its impact in reducing errors and increasing efficiency across the supply chain.
Training Recognition
Siderise; Corrodere; and Isoler
Three organisations were honoured for their role in raising competency standards through high-quality training programmes that bridge the gap between regulation, product knowledge and real-world installation practice.
Level 2 & Level 3 Academic Achievements
WINNER: Stephen Richards – Avert Fire (Level 2 Highest Score)
WINNER: Rick Cullen – Intoheat (Level 3 Highest Score)
These awards recognised exceptional academic performance from rising professionals committed to developing their capabilities in passive fire protection.
Marketing Campaign of the Year
WINNER: Quelfire – “Because It’s Your Job to Know”
Quelfire’s campaign stood out for driving a cultural shift that places collective responsibility at the heart of passive fire protection.
Supplier Relationship of the Year
WINNER: GSI Contract Services & Nullifire
This partnership was celebrated for its collaborative approach to technical excellence, culminating in the launch of GSI’s new training academy supported by Nullifire’s expertise and shared commitment to safe, compliant installation practices.
Customer Service of the Year
WINNER: Optima Systems
Optima Systems’ OPTech team earned top honours for delivering rapid, evidence-backed guidance that supports customer confidence and ensures compliance across complex project needs.
Rising Star of the Year
WINNER: Margherita Mullis – Promat
Recognised for her leadership in product development, regulatory alignment, and cross-industry collaboration, Margherita represents the next generation of technical excellence in passive fire protection.
Advocate of the Year
WINNER: Nineteen Group
Nineteen Group was celebrated for its influential role in elevating fire safety awareness across the wider construction and events industries.
Lifetime Contribution Award
WINNER: Niall Rowan
A leading figure in passive fire protection, Niall Rowan received the Lifetime Contribution Award for his decades of dedication to improving standards, advancing technical understanding, and championing a safer built environment.
Regatta Challenge – Past Winners (Trophies Presented)
Belgrade Insulations; Consort; and CLM Fireproofing
The ceremony also honoured past winners of the Regatta Challenge, marking their achievements with formal trophy presentations.
Mike Ward, ASFP Managing Director, celebrated the success of the Awards, stating:
“The ASFP Awards 2025 highlighted the shared commitment across the sector to continued improvement. Each winner represents the very best of passive fire protection – a community dedicated to safeguarding lives and the future of the built environment. Thank you to all the nominees, sponsors, and our incredible team of internal staff who made this year happen so smoothly. It was an honour to host this industry-leading event on the ASFP’s 50th birthday year. 2025 has been a whirlwind of successes, and we vow not to slow down anytime soon. 2026 promises to be a year of innovation, expansion, and shared collaboration. See you all at next year’s Awards.”
For further information on the ASFP visit www.asfp.org.uk
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