Eighth edition of the annual awards ceremony to be held during Ambiente
Entries are now open for the 2026 Tableware International Awards of Excellence. Celebrating the creators, the designers, the founders and the innovators; these awards are more than just a token nod to the industry – they are an intrinsic part of it.
With a very simple entry process via our special Awards of Excellence website (https://www.tablewareinternationalawards.com/), we are encouraging ALL tableware manufacturers and suppliers to enter their own products and collections into the mix for our 2026 programme.
The 15 awards categories span the entire compass of our sector from Designer of the Year through to Innovation, Hospitality, Glassware, Flatware and even Sustainability.
Judged by a panel of industry specialists who all live and breathe tabletop, the awards serve as a gateway into the fantastic work being done across the industry through what has undoubtedly been a challenging year.
Now, more so than ever, Tableware International wants to shine a bright light on the wonderful work being done in our global industry.
“These awards are very special to Tableware International; we recognise our industry has gone through a difficult period, but we want to use our platform to honour the companies who continue to innovate and create in clever and meaningful ways,” says editor Mairead Wilmot.
“I’ve worked for Tableware International for many years and consider many of you to be my friends,” says publisher Paul Yeomans. “These awards are our way of celebrating the great things that you all do and more than that, the great work you continue to do across a range of categories.”
The categories open for entry are;
- Serveware
serving pieces, platters, bowls - Barware
tools, drinkware, serveware: collection or specific pieces - Flatware/Cutlery
collections or individual items - Casual Glassware
everyday, machine-made - Fine Glassware
premium, crystal, mouthblown - Decorative
vases, bowls, candlesticks, photo-frames, figurines - Coffee/Teaware
full set and/or individual coffee/tea pieces - Hospitality Dinnerware
HoReCa specific collections - Sustainability
- Products, collections or projects created in a sustainably responsible way, purposefully designed to reduce environmental impact
- Hospitality Glassware
HoReCa specific collections - Casual Dinnerware
everyday, informal - Fine Dinnerware
bridal, formal, premium, luxury - Innovation Award
collections or individual pieces with stand-out, innovative elements either in design or make - 2026 Designer of the Year
a designer whose work is considered excellent - Lifetime Achievement Award
someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the industry
The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday 8 February at Ambiente.
For all details on how to enter visit our website https://www.tablewareinternationalawards.com/ and contact maireadwilmot@lemapublishing.co.uk and pyeomans@lemapublishing.co.uk with any additional queries.
