The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has opened its annual Awards 2026, calling for entries from across the woodworking and joinery sectors.
Marking its 18th year, the BWF Awards has a renewed focus on innovation, skills and sector-wide sustainability.
The 2026 BWF Awards will return to the prestigious Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel on November 20, 2026, bringing the industry together in the heart of Bloomsbury to recognise outstanding craftsmanship, technical innovation and business performance across the woodworking and joinery professions.
“Our awards recognise excellence within the talented woodworking and joinery profession that sits at the heart of UK manufacturing,” said Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the BWF.
“We know from conversations with our members that technologies, regulatory shifts and ambitious sustainability efforts are reshaping how businesses operate on the ground.
“This year’s awards are not only a celebration, but an opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on those who are adapting and leading the charge – from apprentices at the earliest stages of their careers, to established manufacturers redefining what’s possible with timber as a high-performance, inherently sustainable material.”
The 2026 award categories are:
• BWF Health and Safety Award
• BWF Apprentice of the Year Award
• BWF Rising Star Award
• BWF Woodworking Project of the Year
• BWF Heritage Project of the Year
• BWF Sustainability Award
• BWF Innovation Award
How to enter
Entries for the 2026 BWF Awards will close on August 7,2026at 5 pm. The awards are free to enter, and businesses may nominate themselves or be nominated by clients or suppliers. For more information visit the BWF website at: https://www.bwf.org.uk/bwf-awards-2026
