ENTRIES have now opened for this year’s Plastics Industry Awards.
Companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic of Ireland plastics design and manufacturing sector are invited to enter, with the winners due to be announced at a gala awards ceremony in London on November 17.
Organisers said the sustainable use of plastics will be a core consideration for the judging of all 15 categories, while specific awards designed to recognise environmental achievements include the sustainability initiative of the year, best recycled plastic product and the materials innovation award.
Additional categories recognising innovation include best product design, best business initiative, best training and development programme and best technology application.
Individual awards include the apprentice or trainee of the year, which carries a prize of £500 donated by the Polymer Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMMDA), and the unsung hero award.
One of the most sought-after awards is the processor of the year trophy. There are also supplier partnership awards for prime machinery, ancillary machinery and toolmakers.
“We are delighted to announce the return of the Plastics Industry Awards to the annual UK & Eire plastics industry calendar for an historic 22nd year,” said Matt Barber, global events director at Crain Communications. “Our thanks go to our Platinum sponsors Arburg Limited, Engel UK, Krauss Maffei, Distrupol and gold sponsors Hasco, Meusburger, PlastikCity and Interplas for their generosity in ensuring we celebrate the achievements of the industry in style this year.”
Plastics Industry Awards 2023 Categories:
• Apprentice or Trainee Award
• Best Business Initiative
• Best Product Design
• Best Recycled Plastic Product
• Best Technology Application
• Best Training & Development Programme
• Materials Innovation Award
• Plastics Industry Ambassador
• Processor Award
• Rising Star
• Supplier Partnership – Ancillary Machinery
• Supplier Partnership – Prime Machinery
• Supplier Partnership – Toolmaker
• Sustainability Initiative of the Year
• Unsung Hero Award
The deadline for entries is June 30 and finalists will be revealed in September. For online entry and more information about the Plastics Industry Awards 2023, visit: www.plasticsawards.com
