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2022 Awards 05 record number of entries which far exceeded the number ever received before. This gave the judges some difficult decisions, especially when selecting the winners.” Chairman of HAE EHA, Neil Bravery, added: “It’s wonderful to have the event back. Congratulations to all the finalists. Our industry certainly gives opportunity to those who want to succeed. Many successful hirers have started on the bottom rung of hire and worked their way up to either running depots or their own company.” President and outgoing Chair, Brian Sherlock, who accepted the Outstanding Contribution to Hire Award on behalf of the Main Board and members of the association, added: “I was honoured to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Hire Award. I appreciate the support of the many colleagues, suppliers and customers I have worked with throughout my career in hire. Our ability to keep our sector working as an essential supplier and to influence government on the practicalities of trading demonstrates why 3,500 hire businesses rely on the support of the Association.” PROFESSIONALISM PRAISED The awards, which are highly valued and respected throughout the hire industry, encourage companies and individuals to demonstrate how they have successfully met the stringent criteria laid down by the association. Many members of the association and across the hire sector are providing aid and humanitarian support to assist the people of Ukraine in their time of need. This further illustrates that, by pulling together, hire businesses can make a positive difference during challenging times. Paul Gaze also paid tribute to Jo Caulfield’s hosting of the event. “Our sponsors have played a major part in making the Hire Awards such a huge success. ere has been a record number of entries which far exceeded the number ever received before.”