Meet the 2026 shortlist!

This year’s shortlist recognises outstanding work in research, sustainability, technology, skills and laboratory excellence.

Congratulations to everyone selected by our judges. Explore the finalists below, then join us at Lab Innovations as the winners are announced live.

innovator award shortlist
Recognising the individuals whose ideas, drive and commitment continue to push the laboratory industry forward.
lab technician of the year
Celebrating the skilled professionals making an essential contribution to laboratory teams and operations.
Rising star shortlist
Recognising emerging talent already making a meaningful impact within the laboratory community.
lab of the year
Celebrating laboratories demonstrating excellence through innovation, collaboration, sustainability, automation and team development.
lab of the year p2
Celebrating laboratories demonstrating excellence through innovation, collaboration, sustainability, automation and team development.
sustainability best practice p1
Recognising laboratories taking practical steps towards more sustainable operations and progress towards net zero.
Recognising laboratories taking practical steps towards more sustainable operations and progress towards net zero.
supplier excellence
Celebrating suppliers delivering exceptional support, expertise and value for laboratory customers.
Recognising products and solutions designed to help laboratories reduce their environmental impact.
best technology innovation p1
Celebrating technologies and services delivering a meaningful step forward for laboratory users.
Celebrating technologies and services delivering a meaningful step forward for laboratory users.
Recognising new technologies improving laboratory automation, data use, efficiency and consistency.
best consumables innovation
Celebrating innovative consumables that help laboratories work more effectively.
Recognising organisations investing in people, continuous learning and the future laboratory workforce.
best research project p1
Celebrating research that pushes boundaries, drives innovation and delivers meaningful impact.
Celebrating research that pushes boundaries, drives innovation and delivers meaningful impact.