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PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025 held in association with the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) – submissions invited

Written by Louise Carney | 23 May 2025 15:15:04 Z

Plantworx Innovation Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Construction

CEA member companies and PlantWorx exhibitors are invited to enter the PlantWorx Innovation Awards. Entry is entirely free, and all it takes is some time to put forward your best products, projects, or people. Whether showcasing cutting-edge engineering, championing sustainability, improving safety, or delivering standout marketing, this is your chance to gain recognition where it counts.

Winning a PlantWorx Innovation Award is a powerful way to get your business noticed. It raises your profile, highlights what you do best, and can lead to increased credibility and stronger sales. The media coverage adds real PR value, helping to showcase your team’s hard work and achievements to a wider audience. It’s also a great morale boost, creating a sense of pride and reinforcing the standards you’ve set. The awards night brings together senior industry figures and decision-makers, offering valuable opportunities to make connections, share ideas, and start new conversations.

The PlantWorx Innovation Awards offer all of this and more. Winners will also have the opportunity to showcase their product or service at PlantWorx 2025, in front of thousands of visitors – including senior decision-makers and business leaders from across the industry. It’s a high-profile platform to present your innovation where it matters most. Entries are open now – don’t miss your chance.

Categories for 2025: A Look Ahead

The Plantworx Innovation Awards 2025 will feature a broad range of categories, each designed to highlight significant advancements and achievements across various facets of the construction industry. These categories celebrate innovation in sustainability, safety, technology, workforce development, and more.

Categories for 2025 include:

  • Non-Operated Plant & Support Products – For innovations that enhance construction operations without requiring an operator.
  • Sustainability Initiative – Recognising products, projects, or practices with a measurable positive impact on environmental sustainability.
  • Safety Innovation – Highlighting solutions that raise safety standards and improve safety protocols on construction sites.
  • Best Use of Engineering & Technology Innovation – Celebrating the integration of engineering, technology, and digital advancements that improve construction efficiency, precision, and reliability.
  • Security Initiative – Recognising products and practices that safeguard valuable assets on construction sites, ensuring security and compliance.
  • Excellence in Workforce Development – For programs that focus on training, skills development, and career progression within the construction sector.
  • Best Marketing Campaign Supporting Plantworx 2025 – Recognising effective campaigns that raise awareness and drive engagement for Plantworx 2025.
  • Alternative Power Innovation – For solutions using alternative power sources, such as batteries, hydrogen, and non-traditional fuels, to reduce environmental impact in construction operations.

Criteria for Entries

To be eligible for submission, entries must represent innovations that have launched or become available since September 2023. This ensures that all entries reflect current, practical solutions actively contributing to the industry. For full entry criteria and submission details, please visit the Plantworx website.

The Judging Panel

The judging panel for the 2025 awards consists of a distinguished group of industry experts, each bringing their own wealth of knowledge and experience. The panel includes:

  • Graham Black – Editor, Earthmovers

  • Katie Kelleher – CPA

  • Dale Hawkins – Editor, Awesome Earthmovers

  • Dr. Joanna White – Research, Development & Innovation Director at National Highways

  • James Barden – Head of Major Projects Innovation, Lynch Plant Hire

  • Georgia V Thompson – Chartered Civil Engineer, Design Manager at Costain

These judges will assess each submission based on innovation, impact, and practical applications within the construction industry. Their extensive expertise ensures that the awards process is rigorous, fair, and focused on recognising the most significant achievements in the sector.

Key Dates to Remember

  • Submission Deadline: Monday, June 13, 2025
  • Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (Plantworx Newark Showground)

The Plantworx Innovation Awards 2025 offer a unique opportunity to showcase your company’s most significant achievements and innovations. Winning an award provides industry-wide recognition and positions your company as a leader in construction innovation. It brings not only the prestige of being recognised by your peers, but also valuable exposure, increased visibility, and the opportunity to network with key industry stakeholders.

This is an event that celebrates the very best the industry has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this important celebration of excellence—submit your entry by June 13, 2025, and ensure your innovation is part of the Plantworx 2025 spotlight.

For more information on submission guidelines and the complete list of categories and criteria, visit the Plantworx website. https://plantworx.co.uk/awards or contact louise.carney@plantworx.co.uk