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IAPA 2026 Award Shortlists Announced Ahead of Istanbul Ceremony

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The shortlists for the 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) have been confirmed following a judges’ meeting, with winners to be announced on 22 April 2026 in Istanbul. The awards attracted 130 submissions across 13 categories, highlighting innovation, safety, sustainability, and workforce development across the powered access sector.

30 Second Takeaway The shortlists for the 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) have been confirmed following a judges’ meeting, with winners to be announced on 22 April 2026 in Istanbul. The awards attracted 130 submissions across 13 categories, highlighting innovation, safety, sustainability, and workforce development across the powered access sector. IAPA 2026 Award Shortlists Revealed Shortlists for IPAF’s 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) have been announced following a meeting of the five independent judges. The winners will be revealed during the IPAF Awards Dinner on 22 April 2026, taking place at the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli in Istanbul, Turkey, following the IPAF Summit. This year’s awards received a total of 130 submissions, spanning 13 categories that recognise achievements in new products, technological advancement, sustainability, safety, and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the powered access industry. Renamed Safety Award Honours Kevin O’Shea For 2026, the long-standing Contribution to Safe Working at Height Award has been renamed The Kevin O'Shea Contribution to Safe Working at Height Award, in memory of Kevin O’Shea, who passed away last year. The award recognises individuals and organisations that have made a lasting impact on improving safety when working at height. Product of the Year Shortlisted Entries Mast Climbers / Hoists Alimak – Scando 650a 40-46 S Geda – Shaft Lift Maber Hoist – MBA 2332 Scissor Lifts & Vertical Masts Bravi Platforms – Residential 170 Genie – GS Slab Scissor Lift (Next-Generation) PB Lifttechnik – PB S180-19E 4x4 Self-Propelled Booms & Atrium Lifts CMC Lift – S20 Dingli – BA44HRT Genie – S-85 XC FE Hybrid / S-85 XC E Platform Basket – Spider 54T Skyjack – SJ45 AJHE+ Booms Vehicle / Trailer Mounted Platforms Multitel Pagliero – MJE 710 Palfinger Platforms – PT 25 TJ Socage – Forste 27D Speed HE+H Industry Excellence Award Shortlists Access Rental Company of the Year Fatih Vinç Manlift Middle East Mills Rapid Access Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland The Kevin O'Shea Contribution to Safe Working at Height Award Aldercote – Elevated Protection Leguan Lifts – Leguan Academy Nationwide Platforms – Data Centre Partnership Vietnam Rental – Safety Ecosystem The Sustainability Award Clem Jacob Hire – Sustainability Journey Dingli – Development Strategy Haulotte – Blue Strategy Johnson Arabia – Rental Right Digital Development Award Aydin Vinç Kiralama – Rental Website Haulotte – Advanced Access Management Horizon Construction Development – AI Application Ecosystem Trackunit and Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Award Istanbul Vinç Multitel Pagliero Quadro Makine Sinoboom IAPA Innovative Technology Prize Dingli – Hybrid Compact Booms Discover Battery – Optimised Hydro Polymer Electrolyte System JLG / Power Towers – LiftPod Mills – Lockout Device Training Excellence Awards IPAF Training Centre of the Year Certora Training Services Etihad Airways Mills Rent Rise Standard Arabia Inspection IPAF Training Instructor of the Year Debbie Forbes – HSS Training Nazim Taban – Rent Rise Richard Magno Pereira Da Silva – Mills Stefan Nowak – Mateco About the IAPA Awards The International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) are organised by IPAF to recognise excellence and best practice across the global powered access industry. The awards celebrate innovation, safety leadership, sustainability initiatives, digital development, and outstanding contributions to workforce training and inclusion. The 2026 IAPA Awards ceremony will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, alongside the annual IPAF Summit, bringing together industry leaders from around the world. Frequently Asked Questions When will the IAPA 2026 winners be announced? The winners will be announced on 22 April 2026 during the IPAF Awards Dinner in Istanbul. Where is the IAPA 2026 awards ceremony being held? The ceremony will take place at the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, Turkey. How many submissions were received for the 2026 awards? The IAPA 2026 Awards received 130 submissions across 13 categories. Why was the safety award renamed for 2026? The award was renamed to honour Kevin O’Shea, recognising his contribution to improving safety when working at height.

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