We are delighted to encourage your members to enter the 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards — a prestigious celebration of the organisations, teams and individuals shaping the future of the UK’s communications, content, print, packaging, publishing, paper, manufacturing and creative technology industries.
Rooted in a Company with over 600 years of history, The Stationers’ Company Innovation Excellence Awards recognise innovation that delivers real impact — from product design and customer experience to education technology, sustainability, materials science and advanced manufacturing.
Each year, innovators, entrepreneurs, global brands and emerging talent come together at Stationers’ Hall in the City of London to celebrate excellence across our interconnected industries. The Awards culminate in a champagne reception, lunch and ceremony at this historic venue — one of the sector’s most respected celebrations of innovation and achievement.
The Awards are free to enter, and you do not need to be a member of the Company.
We welcome entries across the following categories:
- Business Process
- Communications & Engagement
- Customer Experience
- Education Technology
- Product Design
- Start Up
- Manufacturing
Winning or being shortlisted for an Innovation Excellence Award provides:
- Industry recognition from a respected City of London institution
- National PR and media exposure
- Peer recognition across multiple sectors
- Opportunity to showcase innovation at Stationers’ Hall
- Connection with senior leaders and decision-makers
The Awards are designed to spotlight innovation that solves real challenges and drives meaningful progress.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your members work, to gain industry recognition, and connect with leaders and innovators across the sector.
