ENTER THE INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AWARDS 2025

New for 2025 — celebrate the successes of your company, products, team and colleagues with Industrial News’ Industrial Innovation Awards!

Innovation has always been the backbone of industrial revolutions. And in the age of Industry 4.0, everybody is innovating. The Industrial Innovation Awards separate the innovations and the pioneers from the run-of-the-mill and the normal, highlighting the projects, products and people that are reshaping the industry as we know it — all with the support of the industry’s premier news source.

WHY ENTER?

Each day, Industrial News attracts thousands of experts across the wide variety of vertical markets. The Industrial Innovation awards puts your company, your project, and your expertise directly in front of these industry experts.

Winners will receive the accolade of being an Industrial Innovation award holder, highlighting the innovativeness of their business, commemorated with an inscribed trophy. Shortlisted and winning entries will also be featured in awards round-ups on the Industrial News website, and receive editorial support through the year.

FOR THE INNOVATORS
AND LEADERS

COSTS AND DEADLINES

Early bird: £195 — submit by May 16, 2025

Standard entry: £300 — submit by June 13, 2025

Shortlists will be announced by August 1, 2025. Winners will be revealed on September 10, 2025.

See the full list of categories below and complete the entry form below to enter. If you have any questions or queries, contact jenn@industrialnews.co.uk.

CATEGORIES

Manufacturer of the year
Celebrating manufacturing businesses that have achieved a lot this year, whether in terms of developing a groundbreaking new product, delivering an innovative new project, or deploying an industry-first initiative — or all of the above.


Engineering consultancy of the year
Have you guided customers to innovative success this year? We’re looking for engineering consultancies that can demonstrate a substantial and continued record of forward-thinking consultancy.


Design team of the year
Highlighting the impact made by a design engineering team or company that has made strides in overcoming challenges in delivering the perfect, innovative solution to market. Whether it’s a first-of-its-kind solution or a routine design product with a challenging delivery process, we’re looking for the teams driving design forwards.


MedTech company of the year
Recognising the standout MedTech company that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through groundbreaking medical technologies. This award celebrates their contributions to the industry and their dedication to revolutionising patient care.


Environmental Tech company of the year
Honouring the Environmental Tech company that has made significant strides in developing sustainable solutions, reducing environmental impact, and promoting a greener future. This award acknowledges their efforts to address pressing environmental challenges and their commitment to creating a more sustainable world.


Excellence in ESG
Recognising a company’s outstanding performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. This award celebrates the organisation’s commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices, social responsibility, and transparent governance. It highlights their exceptional efforts in creating long-term value for both stakeholders and society.

Engineer of the year
Acknowledging the exceptional skills, expertise, and contributions of an engineer who has demonstrated outstanding technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to driving innovation in their field. This award celebrates their significant impact on the industry and their dedication to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence.


Design engineer of the year
Recognising the design engineer who has displayed exemplary creativity, technical expertise, and innovation in their designs. This award celebrates their ability to translate ideas into practical and visually appealing solutions, pushing the boundaries of design and enhancing user experience.


Industry Leader of the year
Honouring individuals that have shown exemplary leadership within the industrial sector. This award recognises their vision, strategic thinking, and ability to inspire and motivate others. It celebrates their significant contributions to the industry and their role in driving growth, innovation, and positive change.


Industrial Advocate of the year
Recognising an individual or organisation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and advocacy for the industrial sector. This award celebrates their efforts to promote and support the interests of industrial businesses, driving awareness, collaboration, and growth within the industry.


Rising Star
Celebrating the up-and-coming talent within the industrial sector. This award acknowledges the exceptional achievements, potential, and promise of a young (up to 35 years of age) professional who is making a significant impact early in their career. It highlights their dedication, passion, and commitment to becoming a future leader in the industry.

Innovation of the year
Recognising the most ground-breaking and transformative innovation within the industrial sector. This award celebrates the development of a game-changing technology, process, or product that has the potential to revolutionise the industry and drive significant advancements.


Integration project of the year 
Celebrating the most successful and impactful integration project that has effectively combined multiple systems, technologies, or processes to achieve exceptional results within the industrial sector. This award celebrates the seamless integration, efficiency gains, and improved performance achieved through innovative project management and execution.


IoT product of the year 
Recognising the Internet of Things (IoT) product that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, connectivity, and value within the industrial sector. This award celebrates the product’s ability to enhance efficiency, productivity, and decision-making through the seamless integration and analysis of data from connected devices.


MedTech product of the year
Highlighting the medical technology product that has made a significant impact on healthcare outcomes, patient care, and industry advancements. This award celebrates the product’s innovation, effectiveness, and potential to improve the quality of life for patients and healthcare professionals alike.


Cleantech product of the year
Recognising the clean technology product that has demonstrated outstanding environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and positive impact on the planet. This award celebrates the product’s ability to address pressing environmental challenges and drive the transition to a more sustainable future within the industrial sector.


Convergence award
As IT and OT increasingly overlap, we’re drawing attention to non-industrial companies that have successfully entered and made a significant impact in the industrial sector. This award celebrates their ability to leverage their expertise, technology, or resources to drive innovation, collaboration, and growth within the industrial space and help with the digitisation of industry. It acknowledges their contributions to advancing the industry and their commitment to embracing industrial challenges and opportunities.

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Price: £195.00
If you would like to submit multiple entries and would like to discuss entry package options, contact jenn@industrialnews.co.uk.
Summarise why your nominee should win. This summary may be used online in the event that you win the category award.
Explain why your nominee deserves to win. Focus on the criteria listed for your specific category. For company awards, emphasise what steps you're taking this year to stand out among your categories. For project/product awards, focus on what makes your nomination cut through the noise and bring something new to the sector. For individuals, highlight how they go above and beyond to advance the industry.
Outline examples, with data where possible, of how the nominee has made a significant impact - either within the industry or, for people awards, within the company and customers.