6-8 September 2026 | Olympia, London
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Celebrating innovative new product ideas and the people behind them!
Widely respected throughout the entertainment technology industry, the awards recognise and reward next-generation products and the people behind them. The awards are proudly run in association with LSi magazine, which provides extensive exposure for all vetted entrants and award winners.
Applications for the 2026 awards are open!
Widely respected across the entertainment technology sector, the PLASA Awards for Innovation shine a spotlight on cutting‑edge products - and the ingenious teams behind them!
Judged independently, previous winners represent the broad spectrum of the industry, spanning the disciplines of lighting, audio, effects, AV, rigging, staging and beyond. From hardware to software, all product types are welcome!
Applications for the 2026 awards are open!
WHY ENTER THE AWARDS?
Entering the PLASA Awards for Innovation is a valuable opportunity to gain recognition and visibility across the entertainment technology industry.
Encourage customer confidence
Recognition from a respected industry body can boost buyer trust and accelerate purchasing decisions.
Celebrate sustainability
Products with strong environmental credentials are eligible for the dedicated Sustainability Award, highlighting your commitment to a greener future.
Endorse your R&D efforts
An award win validates the work of your development teams and helps support future product innovation.
Be part of the Innovation Gallery
All nominated products are showcased in a high-profile area of the PLASA Show floor, visited by thousands of decision-makers.
Media and PR opportunities
Winners are featured across PLASA and LSi's digital platforms before and after the awards, giving your product lasting visibility.
Applications for the 2026 awards are open!
The judges can award up to eight PLASA Awards for Innovation - one of which can be upgraded to a Gold Award for excellence.
Plus, the judges can present one Sustainability Award for a product that shows impressive eco credentials.
Applications for the 2026 awards are open!
The PLASA Awards for Innovation are independently and impartially judged by a team of trusted industry experts.
The judging panel comprises a balance of industry designers, production technicians rental companies and consultants – the very people who will use, specify or hire the products being entered.
Entrants will have the opportunity to present their products to the judges on-site, with the winners announced during an itimate cermony at the show.
Applications for the 2026 awards are open!
“It has been great to see big names launching products at what is acknowledged to be the most independent industry awards. It is heartening to see creative engineers in the industry continuing to develop new and innovative products in such numbers.”
James Eade, Chair of the Judging Team
TOP RATED FOR QUALITY AND CREDIBILITY
All nominated products are showcased in the Innovation Gallery at the PLASA Show. A highlight of the show for many visitors, exposure here helps elevate your product’s profile.
Entrants will also be featured in the show’s online Innovation Gallery in the run-up to the show. Plus, the winners will be highlighted here all year round.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
The awards are presented during an intimate ceremony on the Monday night of PLASA Show, introduced by the Managing Director and Chair of PLASA and a few special guests.
Along with the accolade of true innovation, winners receive a coveted glass trophy, press exposure, plus marketing materials to promote their win.
When: 6pm on Monday 7 September 2026
Where: PLASA Show, Gallery Level
As a PLASA Show visitor, you can attend the ceremony for free and witness winning products before anyone else!
Both registration for PLASA Show 2026 and applications for the awards are open!
PAST INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS
Sennheiser: Spectera (GOLD AWARD)
Disguise: Ask AId3n
Powersoft: NOTA 142
Doughty Engineering: Light Weight Quick Trigger
Luminous Show Technology: HYDRA-STORM Rain Machine
Robe: ProFrost
Vari-Lite Inc: VLHive 151 Digital FX
Artistic Licence Micro-scope upgrade kit (SUSTAINABILITY AWARD)
Ayrton Cobra (GOLD AWARD)
Minuit Une IVL Photon
Nicolaudie Wolfmix W1
PMI Gear Smokegenie
Robe Robin iFORTE
Sauca Live Light
Shure KSM11
XM Automation XMove
Astera LED Titan Tube (GOLD AWARD)
Artistic Licence matisse dmx
Avolites Synergy
Bose EdgeMax
ETC Relevé Spot
Holoplot ORION
Production Resource Group (PRG) SPACEFRAME™
Robert Juliat SPOTME
TMB ProPlex IQ Tester
ETC Eos Version 2.3 (GOLD AWARD)
Area Four Industries EXE CellAvid SL6
d&b audiotechnik V7P and V10P loudspeakerRC4 Wireless RC4Magic-DMXpix
Eaton - Zero 88 FLX Lighting Console
Elation Lighting Platinum FLX
Robert Juliat DALIS
CAST Group BlackTrax (GOLD WINNER)
ETC Source Four LED (SUSTAINABILITY AWARD)
Avolites Sapphire Media Infinity Video Control System
Digital & Future Technologies Super Twofer
Harman International JBL VTX V25 Line Array with D2 Dual-Diaphragm Driver Technology
Martin Professional MAC Viper Profile
Robe Robin DLF Wash
Stageco Arena Lift
Tait Technologies Pixel Table
Tickets are now live for PLASA Show 2026!
6-8 September 2026 | Olympia, London
