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BCF announced the shortlisted entries for the 2026 Awards.
September 11, 2026
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced the shortlisted entries for the 2026 Awards. Following a series of judging days conducted by an independent panel for each category, the judges have selected a carefully considered shortlist from a wide range of high-quality entries.
BCF CEO Tom Bowtell commented: “The competition was incredibly strong again this year, with one of the most impressive fields we have seen from across the industry. Every shortlisted company should be proud of its achievement. It was particularly encouraging to receive such strong entries across all 12 categories, showcasing the sector’s innovation, excellence in customer service, commitment to corporate social responsibility and continued focus on sustainability.
The Apprentice, Student, Young Leader and Rising Star categories provide an important opportunity to celebrate the emerging talent shaping the future of our industry. As part of our continued commitment to nurturing future leaders through our careers strategy, it is fantastic to see the quality, ambition and potential demonstrated by this year’s finalists.”
Bookings are now open. Information on the Award categories and how to book can be found here.
The winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on Thursday, November 12,2026 at The Queens Hotel in Leeds.
The BCF would like to thank everyone who has submitted entries for this year’s Awards, and also the judges and this year’s sponsors: Verlingue, Invopak, Fenton Packaging, PALEUS Acrylics and Lisam for their support.
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