The finalists for the Endeavour Awards have been revealed after a record number of submissions were received for this year’s event.
The awards, which celebrate outstanding individuals and businesses in the Australian manufacturing industry, will take place at the Westin Brisbane on May 13, 2026.
“This year the highest level of nominations since the awards were established in 2003,” said Molly Hancock – Head of Event Marketing at Prime Creative Media, the company that runs the awards.
“This reflects not only the remarkable talent across Australia’s manufacturing sector, but also the continued growth of the industry – something these awards are designed to celebrate and showcase.”
The 2026 Endeavour Awards finalists
Advanced Manufacturing Excellence Award
- Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS)
- MULTIPANEL
- REDARC Electronics
- Central Innovation
- ESM Australia
- Coregas
- iOrthotics
- Pilz Australia
- Process Evolution
- Zenaji
Excellence in Sustainability Award
- Custom Denning
- E42 Pty Ltd
- Hullbot
- Loop Hydrometallurgy
- Monash University
- REDARC Electronics
- Second Squeeze
- The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
- Workspace Commercial Furniture
- Zenaji
Innovation in Aerospace
- Hypersonix Launch Systems
- Metakosmos
- Space Machines Company
Innovation in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- 365mesh
- BOC
- Ezy Chef
- Monash University
- Packserv
- Robotic Automation Pty Ltd
- Second Squeeze
- The Magnum Ice Cream Company – Minto site
- Whole Green Foods Pty Ltd
Innovation in Health Technology
- AlleSense
- Audeara Limited
- Cochlear Ltd
- CR Labs
- Dentalife Australia Pty Ltd
- GN Hearing ANZ
- iOrthotics
- MediQo Health
- Optiscan Imaging Ltd
- Widex
Innovation in Transport
- Amtek
- Custom Denning
- Electric Power Conversions Australia
- Gemco Rail
- Incat Tasmania
- Janus Electric
- McNeall Plastics
- Premcar
- Rail First Asset Management
- Volgren Australia Pty Ltd
Outstanding Start-Up
- 365mesh
- CareWindow
- EarGenie Pty Ltd
- Future Maintenance Technologies
- Hullbot Pty Ltd
- Hypersonix Launch Systems
- Rampey Pty Ltd
- Second Squeeze
Leader of the Year
- Kerryn Caulfield, Composites Australia Inc.
- Camile Farah, Optiscan Imaging Ltd
- Derelle Mitchell, Health Focus Manufacturing
- Alan Oppenheim, Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
- Demi Pressler-McHugh, McHugh Steel Pty Ltd
- Bernie Quinn, Premcar
- Brenton Russo, MULTIPANEL
- Chandra Shanmugam, Copamate
- Cori Stewart, ARM Hub
- Honi Walker, SEMMA (South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance)
Rising Star of the Year Award
- Edward Attenborough, Monash University
- Alex Hansen, NEACH
The gala awards dinner, held in conjunction with Manufacturers’ Monthly magazine will provide a showcase of industry achievement and a valuable opportunity to celebrate teams, network and connect with fellow industry professionals.
Manufacturing businesses from across Australia are invited to attend the event and be part of an evening that celebrates not only outstanding individuals and organisations, but also the strength and success of the Australian manufacturing industry as a whole.
Visit endeavourawards.com.au/attend/ to get your ticket today.
