THE Stationers’ Company has announced the winners of its 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards, following a record number of entries.
Woolcool emerged as the standout winner on the night, securing the Innovator of the Year accolade, as well as the Product Design and Manufacturing Innovation awards for its LifeGuardian insulated packaging solution. Judges said LifeGuardian exemplifies everything the awards seek to recognise, combining ‘originality, technical excellence, commercial impact and innovation with purpose’.
Ian Legget, master of The Stationers’ Company, said, “I am particularly delighted that this year introduces a new manufacturing category. Manufacturing lies at the heart of the Stationers’ heritage, and the outstanding quality of entries this year demonstrates how innovation continues to drive the sector forward.”
The winners of the 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards are as follows:
Business Process: Koenig & Bauer Vision & Protection for Protected at Print
Communications & Engagement: Barley communications for Fighting AI Cloning Scams (National Trading Standard)
Customer Experience: Kids Invent Stuff for The Invention Shed
Education technology: Habitat Learn Group Ltd for Podium
Manufacturing Innovation: Woolcool for LifeGuardian
Product Design Award: Woolcool for LifeGuardian
Startup Award: PulpaTronics
Special Recognition Award: Rebel Stationery for Handmade Palestine Textile Collection
Innovator of the year: Woolcool for LifeGuardian
For more information about the awards and this year’s winners, visit here.
