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The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) is delighted to announce that entries are open for the BPMA Product Awards 2026, celebrating the most innovative, creative and impactful promotional merchandise from across the UK.
Open to both BPMA supplier members and qualifying non-member suppliers, the Product Awards spotlight the very best products shaping the future of the sector.
Award Categories 2026
For 2026, the association has refreshed the awards with an exciting new Brand Product category and has separated the former Award & Exhibition category into two dedicated categories, creating even more opportunities for outstanding products to be recognised.
Entries are invited across 11 award categories:
In addition, all entrants will automatically be considered for three further awards free of charge:
Judging
Entries will be reviewed by a panel of senior industry leaders and independent experts, with shortlisted products progressing to a final round of in-person judging. The final round determines the Platinum, Gold and Silver Awards and the coveted Grand Prix Award.
BPMA Christmas Lunch featuring the Product Awards 2026
The winners of the BPMA Product Awards 2026 will be revealed at the BPMA Christmas Lunch, taking place at The Underglobe, London, on Thursday 10th December 2026. Tickets are now on sale and available via the BPMA website.
The overall Grand Prix Award, recognising the “winner of winners”, will be selected from the category winners and revealed at the BPMA Annual Awards Dinner in January 2027.
Entry information
Entries close at 17:00 on 9th October 2026.
Full entry guidance, category criteria, and more information can be found at: https://bpma.co.uk/productawards/
All enquiries: awards@bpma.co.uk
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