The British Pump Manufacturers Association has announced that the nomination process for the 2026 Pump Industry Awards is now underway. This year’s gala dinner will take place on 19 March at The Hilton, St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent. As always, the event will provide a valuable networking opportunity, as well as a superb platform to recognise, reward and celebrate amazing achievements across the pump industry.
For anyone with a pumping product, application, initiative, person, team, or business that they feel is worthy of industry-wide recognition, this awards programme provides the perfect opportunity. The closing date for all entries is 28 November 2025, allowing ample time to consider, prepare, and submit entries. Entering is simple, and putting forward a nomination demonstrates pride in the quality of the work, people, products, and projects represented.
The online entry forms, which seek submissions for activities and achievements that took place in the 18 months prior to the submission deadline, are now available for completion via the dedicated awards website – www.pumpindustryawards.com. Prospective entrants are encouraged to visit the site and begin considering which key developments, initiatives, staff, and successes they will highlight for well-deserved recognition.
The pump industry plays a crucial role in ensuring our food production, utilities, manufacturing processes, transportation and other essential services are maintained, and the 2026 awards programme will again highlight those companies and individuals who have gone the extra mile to meet and quite often exceed, the demands and challenges presented by these sectors.
This recognition and acknowledgement will again be represented by ten award categories that collectively honour the full breadth of the pump industry’s product and service delivery.
Product of the Year – Sponsored by Plant & Works Engineering
Project of the Year – Sponsored by World Pumps
Environmental Contribution of the Year – Sponsored by SPP Pumps
Manufacturer of the Year – Sponsored by WEG UK
Distributor of the Year (<£3M & >£3M) – Sponsorship Calpeda & Caprari
Supplier of the Year – Sponsored by Wilo
Contribution to Skills & Training – Sponsored by ABB
Rising Star Award – Sponsored by Innomotics
Sustainable Contribution for a Better World – sponsored by AESSEAL
Once again, the awards have secured the support and backing of a host of leading brands that all recognise the value and importance of promoting excellence across the sector. In addition to the main category sponsors highlighted above, Brook Crompton is sponsoring the drinks reception, and Apex Pumps is sponsoring the now-infamous survivors’ breakfast. A selection of additional opportunities also exists, and anyone who would value their brand being aligned to outstanding engineering achievement within the pump industry is encouraged to contact the organisers via the event’s website.
Wayne Rose, Director and CEO of the British Pump Manufacturers Association, commented: “Pumps and their related systems provide essential support for every aspect of our lives. A world without pumps is unthinkable, and so it is only right that we have a strong platform to showcase the many achievements in this crucial business arena. I therefore have no hesitation in encouraging all those involved in the pump industry to submit entries into the 2026 awards programme.”
www.pumpindustryawards.com
