6 NEW categories and 7 fan-favourites make the line-up
You talked – and we listened. To match the brand-new venue, we’ve also revamped the category choices. From Laboratory of the Year to Rising Star, which category will you win?
Take a look at the categories below, and make sure you download the submission guide to read in full before submitting your entry.
Explore the Lab Awards categories below...
Click on each of the category overviews below to see more information. For the full entry criteria and tips on writing your entry, please download the submission guide below.
Rising Star
This award recognises new talent, identifying individuals who have made a significant impact on the provision of services within their organisation and who are demonstrating potential to shine in the future.
Entrants to this category must be nominated by someone working with them within their organisation, or by a client.
Lab Technician of the Year
It will be presented to a prominent figure who has made their career in the laboratory industry and significantly impacted on both their own organisations and the sector as a whole.
Anybody who knows an individual who they feel is deserving of this prize can make a nomination.
Outstanding Achievement
This award celebrates the achievements and commitment to our industry by an extraordinary individual.
It will be presented to a prominent figure who has made their career in the laboratory industry and significantly impacted on both their own organisations and the sector as a whole.
Anybody who knows an individual who they feel is deserving of this prize can make a nomination.
Laboratory of the Year
The judges will be looking for evidence of excellence across sustainability, innovation, automation, staff development and collaboration, and standout examples of progress and advancement.
Open to all labs.
Smart Lab of the Year
This category focuses on the implementation of digital/smart technology in order to optimise accuracy, efficiency and transparency of operation.
Open to all labs. Nominations are also welcome from technology providers who have developed solutions in collaboration with their laboratory client.
Sustainable Lab of the Year
The Sustainable Laboratory of the Year Award recognises the progress made towards Net-Zero and sustainability in the lab.
Open to all labs.
Best Sustainable Product
The Best Sustainable Product Award recognises significant progress in product innovation toward Net-Zero and the circular economy.
This is not just about making products that are ‘green’, it’s about taking a holistic approach to the entire lifecycle of that product, including the development and how it is made.
Open to all suppliers.
Best Technology Innovation
The Best Technology Innovation Award will recognise the most significant product or service innovation.
This could be a ground-breaking new technology, or alternatively a step change to an existing solution.
Open to all suppliers.
Best Consumables Innovation
The Best Consumables Innovation Award will be given to the most innovative lab consumable, whether it is new or redeveloped.
Open to all suppliers.
Best Collaborative Project
The Best Collaborative Project Award recognises the impact of co-operation between organisations.
The judges will be looking for projects that have been successfully undertaken by stakeholders from different organisations.
Open to all labs, institutions and organisations.
Best Diversity, Inclusion & Culture
The Best Diversity, Inclusion & Culture Award recognises outstanding commitment to the enhancement of equality, diversity and inclusion within the workforce.
Entrants should provide evidence of Diversity & Inclusion policies, rewards and recognition programmes, retention rates and regular, meaningful communication with employees.
This category is open to any business operating within the laboratory sector.
Commitment to Skills & Training
For any lab to operate effectively, it must have a properly skilled and well-trained team of people.
Entrants should provide evidence of how their training enables their employees to develop personally, expand their knowledge, and more.
Entry is open to any organisation operating within the laboratory sector.
Supplier Excellence
The Supplier Excellence Award recognises excellence in customer support in the areas of expertise, advice and supply chain challenges.
Entrants should demonstrate how they worked to form a close relationship with a key client.
Open to distributors and manufacturers.