2026 AEMT Awards Finalists Revealed
Logo of the 2026 AEMT Awards finalists (Image source: The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT))
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Coventry will once again provide the setting for the gala awards dinner, taking place on the evening of Thursday 19th November 2026, when the winners in each of the ten categories will be announced.
Operated by the AEMT and produced by Touchwave Media, the Awards programme recognises products, engineering projects, service, sustainability, skills development and individual contributions in the electro-mechanical industry.
This year’s programme features ten categories, including the Small Service Centre of the Year and Large Service Centre of the Year awards, alongside the newly introduced Electro-Mechanical Champion of the Year category, which recognises individuals whose expertise and contribution make a significant difference to the industry.
The finalists for the 2026 Awards are:
Product of the Year – Sponsored by Sulzer
- Hayley 247 Engineering Services: Artesis e-MCM – Electrical Signature Analysis
- Hidrostal: The Hidrostal PreroClean
- Innomotics: IPM – Integral Plant Maintenance
- Innomotics: OLRB – Oil Lubricated Rolling Bearing
- Westin Drives: W.A.T.C.H
Project of the Year – Sponsored by EMiR Software
- Innomotics: Test Bed solution for Rolls-Royce
- Mawdsleys BER: How Condition-Led Engineering Avoided £2m in Replacement Costs for UWE
- Menzel Great Britain: “Little Shorty” Bespoke Replacement of a 1967 350 HP HV Motor
- MKE Engineering Group: Broomfield Bank Bead Recovery
- Sulzer: BWSC Brigg L4 Inspection and Rotor V-Block Bolt Replacement
- WEG and AMT: Aggregates Project
Small Service Centre of the Year – Sponsored by AEMT
- Fenflow
- Phoenix Corporation
- Quality Servomotor Repairs
Large Service Centre of the Year – Sponsored by Menzel
- ADC Electrical
- IPS Newcastle
- Laurence Scott
- Sulzer Birmingham Service Centre
Supplier of the Year – Sponsored by DFA Media
- E Bennett Electrical
- Hayley Dexis Trade UK
- Hidrostal
- IPS Newcastle
- Sulzer Coil
- WEG
Contribution to Skills and Training – Sponsored by Innomotics
- Annette Boulter: Implementation & Training Consultant, EMiR Software
- Hidrostal
- MKE Engineering Group
- Preformed Windings
- Sulzer Winding Technical Community
- University of Nottingham: Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
Rising Star Award – Sponsored by AEMT
- Lewis Kendall: Hayley 247
- Brooke Croft: Hidrostal
- Toby Purnell: Mawdsleys BER
- Lucas Stickings: MKE Engineering Group
- Daisy McClelland: Preformed Windings
- Michael Morgan: Sulzer Services UK
Electro-Mechanical Champion of the Year – Sponsored by AEMT
- Brian Boyle: NatWest
- Tom Blyth: Hidrostal Engineering UK
- Chris Lawson: IPS Newcastle
- Paul Proud: IPS Newcastle
- Stephen Searle: Rotary Engineering UK
- Aneil Hanafiah: Sulzer
Diversity in Engineering – Sponsored by WEG
- EMiR Software
- Hidrostal GB: Incorporating Bedford Pumps, Hidrostal & Hidrostal Engineering UK
- Innomotics
Sustainable Organisation of the Year – Sponsored by Hayley 247 & Hayley Dexis Trade
- Hidrostal
- Innomotics
- IPS Newcastle
- WEG UK
Commenting on the forthcoming event, Thomas Marks, Director General of the AEMT, said: “The AEMT Awards provide an excellent opportunity to celebrate the exceptional work being undertaken across our industry. The quality and breadth of this year’s finalists demonstrate the technical capability, innovation and dedication that exist throughout the electro-mechanical sector. Congratulations to everyone who has made the shortlist. We are looking forward to welcoming our finalists, sponsors and guests to Coventry in November for what promises to be another fantastic evening, recognising achievement and bringing our industry together in celebration.”
