Entries are now open for the 2026 PLASA Awards for Innovation. These product-focused awards shine a spotlight on the people and companies that are driving the industry forward. The accolade is widely respected as one of the most reputable award programmes in the entertainment technology sector.
Run in association with LSi, the awards are independently judged by a team of trusted industry experts. Entrants will have the opportunity to present their products to the judges on-site at PLASA Show 2026, with the winners announced at the show on the evening of Monday 7 September.
All shortlisted products will be showcased on the Innovation Gallery, at the heart of the PLASA Show, from 6 to 8 September, and online in the show’s Virtual Innovation Gallery.
The Awards for Innovation are open to everyone, whether you’re a PLASA member, exhibiting at PLASA Show, or simply have something truly innovative to share.
If you submit your entry by Friday 31 July, you could save up to £220 with the Early Bird rate. Plus, your entry will benefit from inclusion in LSi’s PLASA Show Preview in the bumper September issue. Winners will also receive coverage in the October issue.
“Winning a PLASA Award for Innovation was a proud moment for our team, giving real recognition to the creativity behind our product and raising its profile across this unique industry,” comments Lois Williams of Luminous Showtech, who took home an award in 2025 for the innovative Hydra-Storm Rain Machine. “Launching the Hydra-Storm Rain Machine at PLASA Show 2025 and being able to call it ‘award-winning’ from the start was the perfect introduction.”
He continues: “We’d highly recommend entering the PLASA Awards for Innovation. It’s one of the few platforms that truly celebrates innovation in our industry and gives new ideas the spotlight they deserve. Beyond the recognition, it’s a unique chance to showcase your product in the Innovation Gallery, letting visitors see the product for themselves and sparking conversations.”
Up to eight products will be selected for a coveted Award for Innovation, and one standout could be honoured with the Gold Award. There’s also a dedicated Sustainability Award available for products that demonstrate meaningful environmental impact.
2025’s winners included a mix of boundary-pushing brands from across the industry – including Sennheiser, which won Gold for Spectera – the world’s first wideband, bidirectional wireless ecosystem. Other winners included:
- Disguise for its AI-powered Ask Ald3n software
- Powersoft for its NOTA 142 lipstick-size amplifier
- Doughty Engineering for its UK-manufactured Light Weight Quick Trigger
- Robe for its hyper-innovative ProFrost
- Vari-Lite for its next-gen luminaire, VLHive 151 Digital FX
The final deadline for entries is Friday 21st August 2026.
To find out more and submit your entry, head to: www.plasashow.com/awards
