Nominations now open for the 2026 Endeavour Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Endeavour Awards, Australia’s premier celebration of excellence and innovation in manufacturing.

Presented annually by Manufacturers’ Monthly, and held in collaboration with Australian Manufacturing Week, the Endeavour Awards honour the achievements of individuals and organisations who are driving Australian manufacturing forward.

The annual gala dinner will take place on May 13, 2026, during Australian Manufacturing Week in Brisbane, with the venue to be announced soon.

Recognised as the manufacturing industry’s night of nights, the Endeavour Awards bring together leaders, innovators, and rising stars to celebrate success, share stories, and connect with peers shaping the future of Australian manufacturing.

Awards will be presented across the following categories:

• Technology Application Award – Sponsored by Weld Australia
Recognising a technology or smart solution designed to enhance manufacturing processes.

• Advanced Manufacturing Excellence Award
Celebrates outstanding achievement in precision engineering, automation, or digital manufacturing technologies.

• Innovation in Aerospace
Celebrating advancements in aerospace technology, this category is for companies driving innovation in aircraft, space, and defence aircraft manufacturing.

• Innovation in Health Technology
Recognising technologies that improve healthcare and medical manufacturing.

• Innovation in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Recognising advancements that enhance food and beverage production, this category is open to businesses developing innovative processing, packaging, automation, or sustainability solutions for the industry.

• Innovation in Transport
Highlighting innovation in transport, this category is for businesses enhancing vehicle manufacturing, public transport, or sustainable mobility solutions.

• Outstanding Start-Up Award
Recognising an Australian manufacturing start-up that has introduced a new product to market, filling a market gap.

• Leader of the Year –  Sponsored by BDO Australia
A leader who holds a senior position (executive, manager, director, or equivalent) in a private, not-for-profit, or government organisation who has effectively shaped their business’ success, delivered financial growth, significantly and positively impacted the business’ culture, and championed the industry widely.

• Manufacturer of the Year
Manufacturer of the Year is chosen from the winners of the other awards categories. This category is not open for nomination.

For the first time in the event’s history, the Endeavour Awards will feature an Innovation in Food Manufacturing Award, recognising businesses driving advancements in food and beverage production through new or significantly improved solutions in processing, packaging, automation, or sustainability introduced within the past two years.

The awards will also feature the new Advanced Manufacturing Excellence Award, celebrating outstanding achievement in precision engineering, automation, or digital manufacturing technologies.

Companies and individuals from across the sector are invited to submit their nominations and showcase the projects, technologies, and people making an impact on the industry’s growth and resilience.

Nominations are now open. Go to endeavourawards.com.au to learn more.