The NEPIC Annual Industry Awards will once take place on 20 March 2026.

Entries are now open!

Our categories and entry forms:

• Young Achiever Awards – Download entry form here

  To recognise outstanding accomplishments among emerging professionals, NEPIC invites submissions for the 2026 Young Achiever Awards. Applications are welcome from individuals working in the following sectors:

  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Fine & Speciality Chemicals
  • Commodity & Petrochemicals
  • Support & Supply Chain

• Apprentice Awards – Download entry form here

  Through the Apprentice Awards, we aim to recognise and celebrate the region’s most talented young apprentices within the process sector and its supply chain. Entries are open to individuals who are either currently undertaking an apprenticeship or have completed their programme in 2025.

• Apprentice Employer of the Year Award – Download entry from here

  Judges are looking for exemplar employers who showcase the measurable benefits that apprentices have provided and showcase the benefits gained by developing their workforce through apprenticeship schemes. The judges will also be looking for examples of best practice and the support put in place to help the development of apprentices within the workplace.

• Small Business of the Year Award – Download entry form here

  The SME of the Year Award will be presented to the small-medium sized company that can best demonstrate a successful approach to developing their sales to the process sector.Tell us about your journey – we want to hear how you cracked the process sector! From sector interaction; business growth – in terms of both sales and jobs; product or service development; your demonstration of sheer ambition and commitment to winning business.

• Innovation Award – Download entry form here

  The Innovation Award seeks to recognize the standout member company of NEPIC that has actively pursued groundbreaking concepts, spanning products, processes, and services in the chemical processing industries and associated supply chain.Judged on the innovation’s uniqueness, the organisation’s effective adoption, and its overarching impact on the company, industry, and environment, this award emphasises a demonstrable influence across various criteria.

• Communities & Reputation Award – Download entry form here

  The Communities & Reputation Award will be presented to the NEPIC member company that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to community engagement and reputation building through their social responsibility initiatives. Responsible and caring companies have the unique opportunity to positively impact their communities and become integral parts of the local fabric. In today’s challenging business environment, this award recognises the NEPIC member that is driving meaningful change and serving as a genuine force for good.

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award – Download entry from here

  This award aims to recognise those companies going above and beyond to create, foster and promote an inclusive working environment and champion equal opportunities. You will be an organisation who is proud to shout about the achievements of your employees, whether large or small.You should be able to demonstrate leadership in driving positive change, creating initiatives that promote equality of opportunity for all employees.

• Primary School Environmental Award – Download application form here

  The objective of the School Environmental Award is to encourage environmental awareness & action of pupils by exploring & suggesting an environmentally themed project that could be delivered with the prize money from the award.

  How to enter in 3 easy steps!
  1. A teacher suggests an environmentally themed project for a group of children, a whole class or the whole school (up to 11 years old).
  2. The teacher writes a short description of the project idea and a rough breakdown of how the £2000 prize fund would be spent.
  3. Submit the application to NEPIC – maximum of 400 words. Additional creative information in the form of photos, videos, children’s work may also be included.

• Outstanding Contribution Award – Download entry form here

  The NEPIC Outstanding Contribution Award stand as one of the highest honours within the North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC), recognising individuals that have made transformative contributions to the sector. This award serves not only as a celebration of achievement, but also as an inspiration for ongoing excellence, innovation, and leadership in the chemical-processing industries.Nominations for the NEPIC Outstanding Contribution Awards can be made by peers, employers or industry partners. The process is designed to be transparent and inclusive, allowing anyone within the cluster to put forward deserving candidates.

The closing date for all entries has been extended to 31 December 2025. All forms should be sent to awards@nepic.co.uk.
If you have any questions at all, please contact us on awards@nepic.co.uk.

We wish you the very best of luck with your entry!