The LEEA Awards 2026 Shortlist is Announced!
We are delighted to reveal the finalists for the 8th annual LEEA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements, innovation and excellence across the lifting equipment industry.
Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted, and thank you to all those who submitted nominations.
The winners will be announced at the LEEA Awards Ceremony on 24th November 2026 in Liverpool.
EMERGING TALENT AWARD
Ben Behai, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland
Craig Eggleston, IMES International Ltd
Dean Bouzidi, Scotia Handling Services
Emma Morrison, Lockheed Martin Strategic Systems Ltd
Jordan Mavin, KBS Maritime
Ken Walsh, Lifting Gear & Safety UK
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP
Abbie McLean, Scotia Handling Services Ltd
Ahmed Rabee Omara, Saudi Binladin Group
Ali Al Baqali, Aluminium Bahrain
John Fieldhouse, Sellafield Ltd
Patrick Doyle, WH Scott Group
Rony Abraham, Technical Integrated Services Lda
EXCELLENCE IN LIFTING OPERATIONS
Elephant and Castle Lifting Solution, WH Scott Group
HS2 Copthall Tunnel - Single-Crane Lifting and Installation of Noise Barriers, Costain/SCS Railways
Installation of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, Rigging Services
Jake Moorehouse, Lifting Gear & Safety UK
Oxhey Bridge Removal - Twin-Truss Lifting Solution, MGF
Romson - Enhancing Lifting Safety, Romson Oil Field Services Ltd
EXCELLENCE IN PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
4 Cladding Services Ltd
AMPS–TAQA
GAP Hire Solutions
KBS Maritime
MGF
Speedy Hire
EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCT INNOVATION
ACP-TURNADO OCEANSTAR, RUD Chains Ltd
CoreLift Pro, WH Scott Group
pewag levo load balancer and compensator, pewag
RiConnect DPP-Ready Pack, RiConnect, Inc.
The Tiger Ultimate Lever Hoist (UL26), Tiger Lifting UK
WH C4 QT chain hoist, William Hackett Lifting Products
EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY
Advancing safety standards, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland
Forging the Future of Lifting Project, Rope & Sling Specialists / Sheffield Forgemasters / PLS / CoreRFID / YOKE / Safehold
Safety at GAP Hire Solutions
Safety through rapid growth, WH Scott Group
The Miller Lock, BAE Systems Naval Ships
Transforming workplace safety, Saudi Binladin Group
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM
Gary Coleman, Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd
Jaaquim Mohammed, Tubestar Oil & Gas Arabia Company for Gas
Jim McDonald, IMES International Ltd
Robert Gillespie, Scotia Handling Services
Vishal Singh, Tubestar International FZE
Yasser Omara, Saudi Binladin Group
TRAINER OF THE YEAR
Andy Dowd, Speedy Hire
Andy Hawkins, Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd
Dharson Dhasan, Arbrit Safety Training and Consultancy LLC
Justin Irwin, Industrial Training International
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