UK Manufacturing Awards 2022
26th January 2022 / All, Resources
Update: You’ll find the 2023 manufacturing dates here.
It’s a brand new year, and so too come fresh opportunities to push your business and seek out new ways to elevate your profile. Industry awards offer businesses credibility and status, but more than that, putting your name forward is a fantastic opportunity to attain some free press coverage and networking possibilities. If you’re considering taking the plunge this year, here’s a hand-picked selection of UK manufacturing awards that are taking place in 2022.
Whether you’re part of a manufacturing team, or you run your own business, we’ve got you covered, with a number of UK manufacturing awards in a range of sectors, from fashion to plastics. If we’ve missed you, don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us know. We’ll be happy to expand our list.
Please note that all dates are subject to change – it’s best to keep a close eye on the manufacturing awards you’re interested in, and be mindful that some dates might change closer to the time. Some of these awards will include an entry fee.
We’ve got plenty of resources for UK businesses. The UKMFG PR Diary for UK Manufacturers 2022 is now available on our resource page, with all the key PR dates for 2022 in one place. Also, in case you missed it, take a look at our UK Manufacturer Events 2022 list, and for those of you that are also running family businesses, please check out UK Family Business Awards 2022. More can be found on our blog and resource pages.
For your social media, here’s a list of hashtags to use: #UKMFG #ManufacturingUK #UKmanufacturing #SupportUKMFG #ManufacturingAwards #Awards2022.
Entry deadlines likely to change.
January
AAC Apprenticeship Awards (AELP and FE Week)
Entry deadline: 7th Jan
Award ceremony: 22nd March
Made in the North East (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 14th Jan
Award ceremony: 24th March
February
Made in Sheffield Awards (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 4th Feb
Award ceremony: 28th April
Made in the North West (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 18th Feb
Award ceremony: 5th May
AM Awards (Bauer Media) – See ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award category
Entry deadline: 25th Feb
Award ceremony: 12th May
Made in Northern Ireland (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 25th Feb
Award ceremony: 13th May
March
BusinessGreen Leaders Awards (Business Green)
Entry deadline: 18th March
Award ceremony: 22nd June
Made in Lancashire (Red Rose Awards)
Entry deadline: 18th March
Award ceremony: 27-28th September
Made in the Midlands (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 11th March
Award ceremony: 26th May
Entry deadline: 28th March
Award ceremony: 29th September
April
Made in the UK (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 18th May
Award ceremony: 21st July
July
Make UK Manufacturing Awards (Make UK)
Entry Deadline: 1st July
Award ceremony: Oct-Nov (various dates)
National Apprenticeship Service Awards
Entry deadline: 1st July
Award ceremony: 30th November
Entry deadline: 8th July
Award ceremony: 4th November
The Manufacturer MX Awards (The Manufacturer)
Entry Deadline: 15th July
Award ceremony: 17th November
Chamber Business Awards (British Chamber of Commerce)
Entry Deadline: 29th July
Award ceremony: December
Midlands Business Awards (MBA)
Entry deadline: 31st July
Award ceremony: March 2023
August
LEEA Awards (LEEA)
Entry Deadline: 1st Aug
Award ceremony: 5th October
The Manufacturer Top 100 Awards (The Manufacturer)
Entry Deadline: 19th Aug
Award ceremony: 16th November
Made in Wales (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 9th Aug
Award ceremony: 6th October
September
Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Gov.UK)
Entry deadline: 6th September
Award ceremony: Summer 2023
Made in the South West (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 13th September
Award ceremony: 3rd November
November
Made in Yorkshire (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 4th November
Award ceremony: 9th March 2023
December
Made in Central & East Midlands (Insider Media)
Entry deadline: 10th Dec (TBC)
Award ceremony: 18th May 2023
Entry deadline: 9th December
Award ceremony: 9th March 2023
Resources
Social media hashtags to use: #UKMFG #ManufacturingUK #UKmanufacturing #SupportUKMFG #ManufacturingAwards #Awards2022.
The UKMFG PR Diary for UK Manufacturers 2022 is now available on our resource page, with all the key PR dates for 2022 in one place.
In case you missed it, take a look at our UK Manufacturer Events 2022.
For family businesses, please check out UK Family Business Awards 2022.
Here at Nellie PR, we love working with UK manufacturers, especially those that are hidden gems. We work with you to help you step out of the shadows for better business. Please book a free consultancy call with Ellen Carroll to find out more about the PR, communication, and marketing support we provide to help you flourish. Read more about our work and impact and don’t forget to sign-up for our newsletter to get regular updates and invites to our UK manufacturer webinars.
