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.

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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 

North East Business Awards

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

BAME Apprenticeship Awards 

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

Red Rose Awards 2023

Entry deadline: 9th December 

Award ceremony: 9th March 2023

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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.