The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) is excited to announce the finalists for the 2018 ISPA Awards! This is the 20th year for the awards - the longest running and most prestigious awards for the UK’s internet industry.
In one of the most competitive years yet, judges have poured over hundreds of entries to shortlist 67 nominees for the twelve categories announced, including the 20th Anniversary Award for those who have consistently provided exceptional services for the past 20 years. No small feat! The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on the 12th July in Manchester’s Midland Hotel.
ISPs continue to provide vital services and technological advances to keep the UK’s digital economy pumping, driving innovation and the rollout of vital infrastructure and services. The ISPA Awards is proud to recognise their contribution, whatever the size, as shown by the breadth and variety of those shortlisted for an award.
In addition to our 20th Anniversary Award, we are delighted to announce two new awards: The Best ISP PR Campaign highlights ISPs innovative marketing operations, whilst the Best Project or Partnership Award recognises ISPs who have partnered with others to produce a tangible benefit to a local community or for the wider benefit of the UK’s internet industry.
In the all-important broadband categories, Hyperoptic are once again shortlisted alongside newcomer Community Fibre and will be competing against larger players Sky and Virgin Media in the Best Superfast Broadband category. Meanwhile a range of ISPs will be competing for Best Rural and Best Business categories.
The Customer Service Award and Security Award also attracted a growing number of entries, with ISPs seeking to provide ever better services and protections for consumers.
The public will also be asked to nominate their Internet Hero for 2018, recognising the transformative way in which they have shaped the internet for the benefit of all.
ISPA’s Secretary General, Nick Lansman, commented:
“This year’s shortlisted ISPA Awards finalists demonstrate the high calibre and diversity of ISPs across the UK, who continue to drive growth and innovation across the internet industry. 2018 marks the 20th year of the UK’s most prestigious awards for the UK industry and we look forward to announcing the winners on July 12th.”
Those who have entered broadband and hosting categories have undergone technical testing by ISPA’s independent technical testing partner, thinkbroadband. An independent panel of industry experts use the results of testing, as well as written submissions from non-technically tested categories to determine winners, prior to the awards gala.
Event details
Presentation of the 2018 Awards will be made at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on the 12th July. Tickets for the black-tie ceremony, which includes entertainment, dinner and dancing can be booked here
The awards would not be made possible without the support of the 2018 ISPA Awards sponsors, Magrathea and Zen.
2018 ISPAs Shortlist
Best Superfast Broadband
Ask4
Glide
Community Fibre
Hyperoptic
Sky
Virgin Media
Best Business Broadband
Exa Networks
Hyperoptic
Luminet
M24Seven
Virgin Media
Glide
Best Rural Broadband
Airband
Beeline Broadband
Gigaclear
Oakford Internet Services
TrueSpeed Communications
Voneus
Best Customer Service
Daisy
Glide
Hyperoptic
Memset
Wifinity
Zen Internet
Best Wholesale ISP
Entanet
Gamma
Zen Internet
Best Host
catalyst2
Heart Internet
Krystal Hosting
MacAce
Memset
Storm Internet
Best ISP PR Campaign
Airband - Rural PR campaign
Ask4 - Connected Living Report
catalyst2 – AMEX campaign
EE - 4G Antenna
Hyperoptic – ‘UK first’ demonstration
Post Office - ‘Optimise & Improve’ PR & Comms campaign
Executive of the year
Jeremy Chelot - Community Fibre
Matthew Hare - Gigaclear
Gary Hall - MacAce
Tracey Wright - Magrathea
Oliver Bryssau - Origin Broadband
Best Security
catalyst2
F-Secure
Memset
NETSCOUT Arbor
Storm Internet
Talk Straight
Best VoIP
aql
Gamma
Gradwell Communications
Soho66
Telappliant
Voipfone
Best Project or Partnership
Community Fibre – Wandsworth Council Gigabit connectivity
Exa Networks – Delivering digital connectivity to Leeds Beckett University Digital Hubs
Nominet – Using TV White Space for broadband on the Isle of Arran
UK Safer Internet Centre – Making the Internet a Safer Place
Voneus – Delivering Superfast Broadband to rural Devon
Wifinity – ‘Good Connections’ homeless hostels
20th Anniversary Award
Entanet
Gradwell Communications
Internet Watch Foundation
RM Education
Zen Internet