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Got an amazing new product? A PLASA Award for Innovation could be yours this year! Here's everything you need to know...
Enter the PLASA Awards for Innovation
HOW THE AWARDS WORK
All successfully vetted products are judged against one another on the strength of their innovation alone – there are no product categories.
The judges can award up to eight Innovation Awards - 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.
ENTRY CRITERIA
The entries must meet one or more of the following:
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Improves technical practice
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Demonstrates a new style of thinking
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Introduces new technology, materials or techniques
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Includes patents or unique intellectual property
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Offers a new commercial advantage
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Improves safety
To be eligible for the PLASA Award for Sustainability entries must:
- Significant reduction of power usage for its product type/application
- Effective use of renewable energy sources
- Significant reduction of environmental impact of product life cycle
PROMOTION FOR NOMINEES + WINNERS
PRE-SHOW
Nominees will be listed in the PLASA Show Preview issue of LSi magazine* and the Online Innovation Gallery.
Plus, the online Innovation Gallery will be promoted across the PLASA Show app and social media and email channels.
*Early bird entries only
AT THE SHOW
Nominated products will feature on the online and real-life Innovation Gallery – a key visitor attraction at PLASA Show.
And the winners will be celebrated at ceremony on the Monday evening.
POST-SHOW
The winners will appear on the LSi website and in the October issue of LSi magazine.
Plus, all winners and nominees will remain on the Online Innovation Gallery all year round.
ENTRY FEES
The PLASA Awards are open to all, with three investment categories, plus an early bird discount:
Early bird price* (from Tuesday 17 June to midnight Friday 1 August 2025):
- PLASA Show exhibitor: £590+VAT
- PLASA member**: £860+VAT
- Everyone else: £1,130+VAT
Standard price (from Saturday 2 August to Friday 22 August 2025):
- PLASA Show exhibitor: £710+VAT
- PLASA member**: £1,040+VAT
- Everyone else: £1,350+VAT
The fee covers all administration and judging expenses, plus the cost of exhibiting the product in the Innovation Gallery at PLASA Show, including power for your product (13 amp).
*Please note that only the early bird entries will be covered in the LSi show preview.
**Non-exhibiting
SUBMIT YOUR AWARDS APPLICATION
Step one: Download the application form, complete it with as much information as possible, and then upload it below along with a high-res image.
Please also read the Rules of Entry before applying.
AWARDS CEREMONY
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.
As a PLASA Show visitor, you can attend the ceremony for free and witness winning products before anyone else!
