Welcome to the Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2026!

Entering the Manufacturing Awards is an opportunity to celebrate professional achievements for both apprentices and businesses across the manufacturing sector.

Award entries are now open – enter now to ensure you meet the submission deadline of Friday 19 June 2026!

Click below to enter the awards or find out more about the categories.

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The Process

  1. Select which category you'd like to enter and submit your entry
  2. Entries will be judged by an independent panel of judges
  3. Shortlists will be revealed in the Autumn
  4. Winners will be announced at our Regional Dinners in October/November across the UK
  5. Regional winners go on to be judged nationally with the National Winners announced at our Gala Dinner in January 2027

Why enter?


Free to enter for manufacturing businesses and apprentices working within manufacturing from across the UK



A category for everyone - we want to showcase and celebrate the very best UK manufacturing has to offer



Network and build connections with others in your region at the Regional Dinners where winners are awarded



Celebrate your team's (business categories) or your own (apprentice categories) achievements



Raise your company's profile and gain recognition

Information about the Regional Dinners and the Gala Dinner can be found in the main menu.