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Composites UK 2026 Industry Awards Shortlist Announced
The finalists for the Composites UK Industry Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating the people, businesses and innovations making a significant contribution to the UK composites industry.
The awards recognise excellence across the UK composites sector, celebrating achievements in skills, engineering, sustainability, innovation and social impact.
This year’s shortlist features outstanding individuals and organisations across categories including Apprentice of the Year, Prof. Alan Banks Young Engineer of the Year, Sustainability Initiative, Innovation in Composite Manufacture, Design and Materials.
View the full 2026 shortlist
Two winners have already been announced:
Employer of the Year: GKN Aerospace
Social Impact Award: CTG, a Safran Group company – Actuation Business Unit
Congratulations to both organisations on their achievements. The winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Composites Industry Award will be announced separately at a later date.
The winners of all remaining categories will be announced at the Composites UK Industry Awards Dinner on 4 November 2026 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, coinciding with the Advanced Engineering Show.
Composites UK Marketing & Communications Manager, Claire Whysall, said:
“The quality and breadth of this year’s entries demonstrate the strength and ambition of the UK composites industry. From the next generation of apprentices and engineers through to pioneering work in sustainability, manufacturing, design and materials, the shortlist represents some fantastic achievements across our sector.
“We’re looking forward to bringing the industry together in November to celebrate all of our finalists and announce this year’s winners.”
Bookings for the Awards Dinner are open, with tables of 10 and individual seats available. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organisations looking to raise their profile and support excellence across the composites industry.
Composites UK thanks its 2026 sponsors: Zund UK, Advanced Engineering Show, Syensqo, NCC and Athena Blue Innovation.
For awards dinner bookings or sponsorship enquiries, please contact Composites UK.
https://compositesuk.co.uk/composites-uk-2026-industry-awards-shortlist-announced/
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