THE winners of the BPF Horners Awards 2025 have been announced.
The awards, run by the British Plastics Federation and the Worshipful Company of Horners, honour innovation and societal contributions in the plastics industry. The BPF Horners Award was established in 1946 and is believed to be the oldest of its kind in the plastics industry.
Professor Stefaan Simons, chairman of the Worshipful Company of Horners Awards Committee, said, “Once again, we have witnessed an exceptional display of innovation and creativity within the plastics industry. The quality and diversity of entries continue to grow year on year, reflecting the industry’s commitment to pushing boundaries and creating solutions that benefit both business and society.
“It also reflects the high regard held for the BPF Horners Awards and the work that both organisations do to promote the polymer sector. These awards celebrate not just technical excellence, but also the industry’s dedication to sustainability and positive social impact.”
This year’s winners were:
Plastics Innovation and Design 2025 Winner:Â
Cubis Systems: PROtrough 350: Reinventing Cable Protection with Polymer Innovation
Cubis Systems won the Horner’s Award for Plastics Innovation & Design with the PROtrough 350, a polymer-based cable protection system. Judges were impressed by how it delivers a ‘lighter, safer, and more sustainable’ alternative to traditional concrete systems. Being adopted across major UK infrastructure projects, PROtrough 350 is a great example of how polymer innovation can drive both environmental and operational benefits.
Plastics Innovation and Design 2025 Highly Commended:Â
Sharpak: SharpTek Technology
Sharpak was highly commended for SharpTek technology, a mono-material tray for berries that eliminates glued absorbent pads.
Bottlemakers Award 2025 Winner:Â
First Editions Ltd: Foamo Coffee Cup- Redefining Reusable
First Editions triumphed in the Bottlemakers Award category with its Foamo Coffee Cup. The product is said to combine lightweight design with next generation foaming technology to create a ‘durable’ cup that uses 50% less plastic than typical alternatives, is fully recyclable, and minimises environmental impact.
David Williams Award 2025 Winner:
Future Makers: Carpet Creates: A Circular Collaboration between Future Makers, MJ’s Event Services and Blu Sky Technical Services
This year’s David Williams Award, which recognises social contribution through plastics, was awarded to Future Makers for its Carpet Creates project. In collaboration with MJ’s Event Services and Blu Sky Technical Services, Future Makers developed a system that transforms recycled event carpet into interlocking furniture. The project impressed with its design-led circularity, diverting material from landfill whilst creating ‘practical, attractive’ products that can be fully recycled at the end of their life.
Entries are open for the BPF Horners Award 2026. The deadline is 30 June 2026.  Entries can be made at www.hornersaward.co.uk
