Nominations are now open for the 2026 Endeavour Awards, Australia’s premier 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 who are driving Australian manufacturing forward.
The annual gala dinner will take place on May 13, 2026, during Australian Manufacturing Week at the Westin Brisbane.
Recognised as the manufacturing industry’s night of nights, the Endeavour Awards bring together leaders, innovators and rising stars 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
Celebrates outstanding achievement in precision engineering, automation or digital manufacturing technologies. - Innovation in Aerospace
Celebrating advancements in aerospace technology, this category is for companies driving innovation in aircraft, space and defence aircraft manufacturing. - Innovation in Health Technology
Recognising technologies that improve healthcare and medical manufacturing. - Innovation in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Recognising advancements that enhance food and beverage production, this category is open to businesses developing innovative processing, packaging, automation or sustainability solutions for the industry. - Innovation in Transport
Highlighting innovation in transport, this category is for businesses enhancing vehicle manufacturing, public transport or sustainable mobility solutions. - Outstanding Start-Up Award
Recognising an Australian manufacturing start-up that has introduced a new product to market, filling a market gap. - Leader of the Year –
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A leader who holds a senior person (executive, manager, director or equivalent) in a private, not-for-profit or government organisation who has effectively shaped their business’ success, delivered financial growth, significantly and positively impacted the business’ culture and championed the industry widely. - Manufacturer of the Year –
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Manufacturer of the Year is chosen from the winners of the other Awards categories. This category is not open for nomination.
For the first time in the event’s history, the Endeavour Awards will also feature a new Advanced Manufacturing Excellence Award, celebrating outstanding achievement in precision engineering, automation or digital manufacturing technologies.
The awards will also feature two other new awards including the Rising Star of the Year Award, recognising an emerging leader who has demonstrated exceptional talent, innovation and commitment within Australia’s manufacturing industry in the early stages of their careers (under 30 years of age) and the Excellence in Sustainability Award, celebrating a manufacturing business that has demonstrated leadership and innovation in environmental sustainability.
Companies and individuals from across the sector are invited to submit their nominations and showcase the projects, technologies and people making an impact on the industry’s growth and resilience.
Nominations are now open. Click here to visit the website to learn more and submit your entry.
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