Made in Sheffield 2026: Entries open to prestigious South Yorkshire business awards

Businesses are being encouraged to put their name forward for a prestigious local award.

This year, South Yorkshire businesses are being celebrated through the prestigious Made In Sheffield Awards.

Taking place every other year, and organised by Insider Media, the event pulls together companies from across the county in a night that looks at the incredible work done to make local products that are sold across the globe.

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Nominations for the Made in Sheffield Awards have opened. | Lorne Campbell / Guzelian

There are seven awards for companies to enter, including the brand-new Manufacturing Startup Award, which is aimed at newly established businesses that show a promising future - demonstrating evidence of strong growth, agility and regional impact.

Other awards include Manufacturing Innovation, Export, Apprentice of the Year, Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m), and the main event - the Made in Sheffield Award.

The last event took place in 2024, with prizes awarded to companies like Andel, LabLogic, SBD Apparel, ICD Europe and Equi-Trek.

This year’s black-tie event will take place at The Cutlers’ Hall on Thursday, May 7.

Entries are now open, with companies interested in putting themselves forward encouraged to do so here.

The closing date for entries in February 19.

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