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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate its own product, solution or service or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
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. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be supported by verifiable facts.

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 will be looking for clear information supported by verifiable facts.
   

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 product.

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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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate its own product, solution or service or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
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. Product must be new - i.e. developed within the last three years - or an upgrade to an existing product or solution, such as the latest version of a software solution.
5. Provide detail about the performance of the product, solution or service. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be supported by verifiable facts.

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.

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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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate its own product, solution or service or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
   
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. Product must be new - i.e. developed within the last three years - or an upgrade to an existing product or solution, such as the latest version of a software solution.
5. Provide detail about the performance of the product, solution or service. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be supported by verifiable facts.
   

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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate itself or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
   
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 organisation. The judges will be looking for information on how the organisation has made a positive impact (whether in terms of innovation, best practice and customer service), supported by verifiable facts.
   

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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate itself or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
   
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. Product must be new, i.e. developed within the last three years or an upgrade to an existing product or solution, such as the latest edition of a software solution.
5. Provide detail about the performance of the product, solution or service. There is no need to supply full test evidence if there are commercial sensitivity issues, however performance claims need to be supported by verifiable facts.
   

This category recognises a manufacturer working in the UK or wider EMEA markets that is an established leader in its sector and has demonstrated innovation, best practice, and exemplary customer service during the past 12 months.

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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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate itself or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
   
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 organisation. The judges will be looking for information on how the organisation has made a positive impact (whether in terms of innovation, best practice and customer service), supported by verifiable facts.
   

This award recognises a business working in the UK or wider EMEA markets 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 and engineering.

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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate itself or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
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 organisation. The judges will be looking for information on how the organisation has made a positive impact (whether in terms of innovation, best practice and customer service), supported by verifiable facts.

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

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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 and precise.
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 supported by verifiable facts.
   

This award recognises manufacturing or engineering businesses’ contributions to engineering education by honouring those companies which have implemented an apprenticeship programme. Providers which have produced an apprenticeship programme to meet the needs of a specific industry sector are also eligible.

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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate itself or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
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 organisation. The judges will be looking for information on how the organisation has made a positive impact, supported by verifiable facts.
   

This category recognises a distributor working in the UK market which is an established leader in its sector and has demonstrated exemplary customer service, innovative promotional strategies, together with technical expertise.

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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate itself or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
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 organisation. The judges will be looking for information on how the organisation has made a positive impact (whether in terms of innovation, best practice and customer service), supported by verifiable facts.
   

This award recognises teams which have demonstrated innovativeness and/or technical expertise, together with teamwork, and dedication in delivering on their objectives.

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 and precise.
2. A business may nominate itself or the nomination may be submitted by a third-party.
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 team. The judges will be looking for information on how the team has made a positive impact (whether in terms of innovation, best practice or customer service), supported by verifiable facts.