Exciting News!
The Manufacturer Top 100 will now join forces with The Manufacturer MX Awards - bringing together individual and organisational recognition within one expanded and more powerful platform. This marks the creation of a truly comprehensive celebration of excellence in UK manufacturing. By uniting the legacy of the Top 100 with the depth and rigour of the MX Awards, we are creating a flagship programme that recognises not only world-class businesses, but also the exceptional people driving transformation within them.
The Manufacturer MX Awards 2026
About the programme
Delivered by The Manufacturer in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) , The Manufacturer MX Awards (TMMX) have a combined heritage of over 50 years and are widely regarded as the gold standard in industry awards.
TMMX Awards exist to encourage, benchmark and celebrate manufacturing excellence, with every stage of the programme providing value for participants, regardless of their excellence maturity.
With TMMX Awards categories ranging from recognition in innovation and sustainability, through to digitalisation, leadership and staff engagement, there are plenty of opportunities for UK industrial businesses of all sizes and sectors to be recognised.
Manufacturers are achieving amazing things against a backdrop of challenging circumstances, as such, there’s never been a better time to shine a light on industry success, and for the sector to take centre stage.
Download the 2026 Entry Pack to find out more!
Moments from The Manufacturer MX Awards 2025 Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.
NEW CATEGORIES COMING SOON...
New People Award Categories!
We're introducing individual award categories for 2026 - celebrating the talent, leadership and innovation shaping the future of UK manufacturing. Whether you're entering yourself or nominating a colleague, this is your chance to recognise people who deserve the spotlight.
2025 Manufacturer of the Year
“Thank you for holding the torch for UK manufacturing and making programmes like this happen, that celebrate so many workers' efforts in our industry.''
- David Reynolds, Head of Engineering Services, Siemens
2025 Finalist of Smart Factory
“Entering these awards is a powerful way to acknowledge the resilience, creativity, and problem-solving that go into overcoming production challenges every single day. For us, it has been as much about giving our team a morale boost as it has been about benchmarking ourselves against the best in the industry.''
- Sid Sethi, Founder, Specscart
2025 Judge of Young Manufacturer of the Year
''I would encourage potential entrants to see the process as an opportunity to reflect on everything that's been achieved during the time in the industry. The whole process is truly inspiring and highlights the incredible talent we have across the industry.''
- Taahir Patel, Process Development Manager, LISI Aerospace