Nominations are now open for the 2026 Endeavour Awards, a 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 driving Australian manufacturing forward.
The annual gala dinner will take place on 13 May 2026 during Australian Manufacturing Week in Brisbane. Recognised as the manufacturing industry’s night of nights, the Endeavour Awards bring together leaders, innovators, and rising talent to celebrate success, share stories, and connect with peers shaping the future of Australian manufacturing.
Awards will be presented across the following categories:
Advanced Manufacturing Excellence Award – Sponsored by AMTIL
Celebrates outstanding achievement in precision engineering, automation, or digital manufacturing technologies.
Innovation in Aerospace
Honours companies driving innovation in aircraft, space, and defence aircraft manufacturing.
Innovation in Health Technology
Recognises technologies that improve healthcare and medical manufacturing.
Innovation in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Acknowledges advancements that enhance production, including processing, packaging, automation, or sustainability solutions.
Innovation in Transport
Highlights innovation in vehicle manufacturing, public transport, or sustainable mobility solutions.
Outstanding Start-Up Award
Celebrates Australian manufacturing start-ups that have successfully introduced new products to market, filling a gap in the sector.
Leader of the Year – Sponsored by BDO Australia
Awarded to a senior executive, manager, director, or equivalent in a private, not-for-profit, or government organisation who has effectively shaped business success, delivered financial growth, positively impacted organisational culture, and championed the industry.
Rising Star of the Year
Recognises an emerging leader demonstrating exceptional talent, innovation, and commitment within Australia’s manufacturing industry.
Excellence in Sustainability
Celebrates a manufacturing business that has demonstrated leadership and innovation in environmental sustainability.
Manufacturer of the Year – Sponsored by Weld Australia
Chosen from winners of the other award categories, this prestigious honour 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 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 contributing to the industry’s growth and resilience.
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