SHAPA AGM & SOLIDS HANDLING INDUSTRY AWARDS 2026
Entries to the 2026 Solids Handling Industry Awards 2026 open on 1st December.
Now in its 11th year, the awards are a celebration of the bulk and solids handling industry and are open to all UK registered member and non-member companies and institutions operating in the Solids Handling Industry.
This year the entry forms have moved online and you can enter here: https://forms.gle/YFc1rZnS4fZpzYtX9
Categories include: Export Award, Innovation in Technology Award, Newcomer of the Year Award, Company of the Year Award, Apprentice Project Prize Award, Sustainability of the Year Award, Innovation in Training & Development Award, Innovation in Safety Award – PLUS two brand new categories for 2026 – Project of the Year Award and Engineer of the Year Award.
Entries close on Friday 21st February 2026. Full Awards Criteria and Rules are included on the entry form. Awards submissions will be independently judged by industry professionals and shortlisted finalists will be notified in March 2026.
For all questions contact louise@shapa.co.uk
BOOK YOUR AGM & AWARDS PLACE NOW
The AGM and Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway – Swindon.
The number of places for the dinner is limited, therefore, to ensure your place it is advised to book early. The first representative from each member company can attend the dinner free of charge with additional attendees costing £50.00 + VAT each. Full terms included on the booking link.
Book your AGM & Dinner place here: https://forms.gle/ZyuwYC39t7Bx8VK18