Just two weeks remain to submit nominations for the 2026 Aluminium Federation (ALFED) Awards, with a deadline of Friday, 3rd July 2026.
The awards celebrate the individuals, advancements, and organisations helping to drive the UK aluminium industry forward.
They will take place as part of the ALFED Business Briefing & Annual Dinner on Thursday, 24th September 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, UK.
The dinner aims to bring together senior industry leaders, manufacturers, recyclers, processors, suppliers, and stakeholders from across the aluminium community.
This year's programme will be delivered under the theme “Making Things Happen” – reflecting the sector's focus on turning ambition into action and delivering practical outcomes for industry.
Nadine Bloxsome, CEO of ALFED, said: “The UK aluminium industry is full of individuals and organisations delivering real progress every day.
“Whether that's investing in innovation, supporting apprentices, developing low-carbon solutions, strengthening supply chains, or championing the interests of the sector, these achievements deserve recognition.
“With just two weeks left to nominate, we strongly encourage members across the industry to put forward the people, teams and projects that deserve to be recognised before the deadline on Friday 3rd July.”
The 2026 awards programme includes three categories:
- Rising Star Apprentice Award – recognising exceptional young talent and the next generation of leaders entering the aluminium industry.
- Low Carbon Innovation Award – celebrating projects, technologies, and initiatives that are delivering meaningful progress towards decarbonisation, circularity, and sustainable manufacturing.
- Industry Champion Award – recognising individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the aluminium sector through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, or long-term service to the industry.
The awards are sponsored by Boal UK, whose support continues to help recognise and celebrate excellence across the sector.
Speaking on the awards, Boal’s Managing Director, Emma Swann said: “Boal is proud to support the ALFED Awards as Sapphire Sponsor - recognising the innovation, collaboration, and new talent that continue to drive our industry forward.
“Our commitment also extends to enabling a lower carbon Annual Dinner in 2026, reflecting not a one-off initiative but the way we operate, lead and engage with the aluminium community."
The awards come at an important time for the aluminium sector as it continues to support national priorities around industrial growth, critical materials, defence, net zero, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
Across the industry, companies are investing in new technologies, developing future skills, improving resource efficiency and helping to build more resilient domestic supply chains.
By recognising these achievements, ALFED aims to showcase the strength, innovation, and expertise that exists throughout the UK's aluminium value chain and inspire continued progress across the sector.
For further information on the ALFED Awards, nomination criteria, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: https://alfed.org.uk/alfed-awards/
