The topic of energy management is becoming ever more important and this category recognises those companies which have developed innovative solutions for monitoring, controlling, and conserving energy in a building or factory setting.

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1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
3. Provide detail about the performance of the solution. The judges need to know the solution is fit for purpose. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be backed up with evidence.
   

This award recognises an engineer who has distinguished themselves through their demonstrated commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering, together with professional leadership.

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1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
3. Provide detail about the performance of the individual. The judges need to know details on how the candidate has made a positive impact, supported by verifiable evidence of their contribution.
   

Recognising individuals or organisations for their significant contributions to engineering education, such as developing educational or training programmes or mentoring upcoming students or apprentices.

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1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
3. Provide detail about the performance of the individual or organisation. The judges need to know details on how the nominee has made a positive impact, supported by verifiable evidence of their contribution.
   

From doors, to waste management, to HVAC, there are a diverse range of elements which form part of every industrial premises nationwide. This category recognises those innovations which have made a difference to industrial premises management, whether helping save energy or increasing security or cleanliness.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
3. Provide detail about the performance of the product, solution or service. The judges need to know it is fit for purpose. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be backed up with evidence.
   

This category is designed to recognise outstanding products or solutions for use in the context of industrial processes and control, helping organisations make or shape their products.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. Product must be new. We will disqualify any entry that was launched prior to 1 January 2023 so please ensure that your entry meets this criteria or it will not be accepted. Your product must have been successfully installed no earlier than 1 January 2023. If it is found to have been installed prior to that date you will be disqualified.
3. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
4. Provide detail about the performance of the product. The judges need to know the product or solution is fit for purpose. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be backed up with evidence.
   

This category is designed to recognise products or solutions which have delivered significant improvement(s) to health, safety or well-being of people and/or premises in an industrial context.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. Product must be new. We will disqualify any entry that was launched prior to 1 January 2023 so please ensure that your entry meets this criteria or it will not be accepted. Your product must have been successfully installed no earlier than 1 January 2023. If it is found to have been installed prior to that date you will be disqualified.
3. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
4. Provide detail about the performance of the product/service. The judges need to know the product or solution is fit for purpose. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be backed up with evidence.
   

This category recognises those SMEs which have demonstrated a strong track record of business success in the past 12 months, while going the extra mile to support their employees.

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1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
3. Provide detail about the performance of the organisation. The judges need to know details on how the organisation has made a positive impact (whether in terms of innovation, best practice and customer service), supported by verifiable evidence of their contribution.
   

This category is designed to recognise products and solutions that have been developed for industrial maintenance, helping save costs by reducing plant and machinery downtime, while improving productivity and efficiency.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. Product must be new. We will disqualify any entry that was launched prior to 1 January 2023 so please ensure that your entry meets this criteria or it will not be accepted. Your product must have been successfully installed no earlier than 1 January 2023. If it is found to have been installed prior to that date you will be disqualified.
3. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
4. Provide detail about the performance of the product, solution or service. The judges need to know it is fit for purpose. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be backed up with evidence.
   
   

This category is designed to recognise a manufacturer that is an established market leader in its sector and has demonstrated innovation, best practice and exemplary customer service during the past 12 months.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
3. Provide detail about the performance of the organisation. The judges need to know details on how the organisation has made a positive impact (whether in terms of innovation, best practice and customer service), supported by verifiable evidence of their contribution.
   

This category is designed to recognise exceptional products for use throughout the material handling process, covering the broad spectrum of solutions used in the industrial warehouse and logistics sector, from lifting equipment, to conveyors, to labelling technology.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. Product must be new. We will disqualify any entry that was launched prior to 1 January 2023 so please ensure that your entry meets this criteria or it will not be accepted. Your product must have been successfully installed no earlier than 1 January 2023. If it is found to have been installed prior to that date you will be disqualified.
3. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
4. Provide detail about the performance of the product, solution or service. The judges need to know the product or solution is fit for purpose. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be backed up with evidence.
   

The Rising Star Award recognises outstanding new talent in UK manufacturing and engineering. Showing both professional potential and leadership ability, recipients will have made a significant contribution to their employer’s business or a client organisation. The nominee must not have been not been in post prior to 1 January 2022.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. Person must have started the role in the past two years. We will disqualify any entry that nominates an individual who started their role prior to 1st January 2022 so please ensure that your entry meets this criteria or it will not be accepted.
3. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
4. Provide detail about the performance of the individual The judges need to know details on how the individual has made a positive impact within an organisation or partner organisation. Please provide verifiable evidence of the results of their contribution.
   

This award will recognise a Manufacturer or Supplier which has put its commitment to sustainability front and centre. The recipient will have been successful in cutting its own carbon footprint, while demonstrably embracing the business opportunities represented by green manufacturing.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
3. Provide detail about the performance of the organisation. The judges need to know details on how the organisation has made a positive impact, supported by verifiable evidence of their contribution.
   

This category is designed to recognise outstanding individuals for their career-spanning contributions to UK industry. To be eligible, a candidate's achievements, character, and professionalism should be well established.

Key tips for your entry

1. Keep information simple. Please keep your sentences short and easy to understand. Not all of the judges are technical experts, so please don't assume they will know acronyms or technical lingo. Simply submit your text in language that is clear, precise and simplistically highlights the merits for its submission.
2. You do not have to be an exhibitor at any of the exhibitions organised by Western Business Media to be eligible to enter the awards.
3. Provide detail about the performance of the individual. The judges need to know details on how the candidate has made a positive impact, supported by verifiable evidence of their contribution.