The most respected awards programme in professional AV has opened its doors for 2026, with entries now live across Project, Technology, and Business Awards categories.
From integrators and consultants to manufacturers, distributors, and innovators, this is your chance to showcase your best work, benchmark against the industry’s finest, and gain recognition that lasts well beyond the ceremony.
Enter now at www.inavationawards.com
Key Deadlines
Technology & Business Awards: Entry deadline – October 3, 2025
Project Awards: Entry deadline – November 1, 2025
Full list of key dates below.
Setting the benchmark
For 20 years, the Inavation Awards have set the standard for excellence in AV. With three award streams, achievements across the entire industry are recognised:
Project Awards – celebrating innovation, problem-solving, and technical expertise in installations.
Technology Awards – spotlighting research, development, and design in product innovation.
Business Awards – recognising leadership, strategy, and companies driving AV forward.
One standout category within the Project Awards - the Applied Technology Award – bridges the streams, allowing manufacturers to showcase how their product has been deployed in real-world projects.
Why enter?
Winning an Inavation Award is more than taking home a trophy. Finalists and winners gain:
International recognition through global coverage.
A competitive edge in pitches and partnerships.
A moment to celebrate team achievement and collaboration.
“You don’t need a big marketing team to win,” says Anna Mitchell, group publisher of Inavate. “What matters is a great story, well told and backed with evidence.”
Awards night
The competition culminates in an unforgettable ceremony and dinner on Tuesday February 3, 2026 at the spectacular Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), Barcelona.
Held on the opening night of ISE, the event brings the global AV community together for fine dining, networking, and world-class celebration.
What judges look for
Strong entries share common traits:
A clear brief and the challenges faced.
Evidence of impact and outcomes – technical, commercial, or client-focused.
Ingenuity, creativity, and measurable success.
For manufacturers, focus on why your product matters and the problems it solves. For integrators and consultants, show ingenuity and tangible results. For businesses, highlight leadership and vision.
How to enter
- Visit www.inavationawards.com
- Choose the category that best fits your achievement.
- Tell your story clearly – outline the challenge, your approach, and the results.
- Back it up with data and images.
Key Dates
1 September 2025 – Entries open (all categories)
3 October 2025 – Entry deadline: Technology & Business categories
1 November 2025 – Entry deadline: Project categories
November 2025 – Technology & Business finalists announced
November 2025 – Public voting opens (Technology Awards)
December 2025 – Project finalists announced
16 January 2026 – Public voting closes (Technology Awards)
3 February 2026 – Awards Ceremony & Dinner, MNAC Barcelona
Ready to compete?
Whether you’re redefining collaboration, designing transformative spaces, or developing groundbreaking products, the Inavation Awards 2026 are your chance to shine.
“The Inavation Awards are a highlight of the AV year,” says Dan Jago, founder of Inavate. “They celebrate the work, the people, and the passion that drive this industry forward. We can’t wait to see what stories 2026 will bring.”
Submit your entry today at www.inavationawards.com
