We've extended the deadline to Wednesday 17 August! Scroll down to read the rules of entry and how to submit your application.

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 awards of equal standing.

There is an optional Gold Award and Sustainability Award for products which demonstrate excellence or green credentials.

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THE JUDGING PROCESS

Entrants must first submit an application Word document. Nominations are then vetted to ensure they meet the requirements of entry.

All successful nominees must make a five-minute presentation to the judges who will visit their stand at the show.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Monday evening at the show.

Download the application form

ENTRY CRITERIA

The entries must meet one or more of the following:

Improves technical practice
Demonstrates a new style of thinking
Introduces new technology, materials or techniques
Includes patents or unique intellectual property
Offers a new commercial advantage
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

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PRE-SHOW >>

Nominees benefit from inclusion in the PLASA Show Preview issue of LSi Magazine* and online Innovation Gallery.

Plus, the award entrees will be promoted across the PLASA social media channels.

*Only entries before Friday 5 August will feature in LSi

AT THE SHOW >>

Nominated products will feature on the Innovation Gallery – a key visitor attraction at PLASA Show.

Power is provided to demonstrate the capability of the product (limitations apply).

POST-SHOW >>

The winners will appear on the LSi website and in the October issues of LSi and LSA magazines.

Plus, all winners and nominees will remain on the show website all year round in the online Innovation Gallery.

2022 ENTRY FEES

Exhibitors: £500+VAT
Non exhibiting PLASA members: £750+VAT
Non exhibiting non PLASA members: £950+VAT

The fees are set at highly preferential rates given the level of publicity generated by the Awards.

The fee covers all administration and judging expenses plus the cost of exhibiting the product in the Innovation Gallery at the PLASA Show, including power for your product (13 amp)