Cornwall’s Manufacturing Awards return – apply now to celebrate industry excellence

Cornwall’s manufacturing sector will trade in their less glamorous workwear for eveningwear this autumn, as the biennial Cornwall Manufacturers Group (CMG) Awards Night returns on Thursday 6 November 2025. Hosted under the iconic biomes of the Eden Project, the event promises an evening of celebration, recognition, and industry pride.

Entries now open for the CMG Awards Night 2025 at the Eden Project

This event honours the innovation, skill, and resilience of Cornwall’s manufacturers -businesses that develop world-class products and pioneering solutions right here in the region.

This year’s awards will feature keynote speaker Lord Richard Harrington, the newly appointed Chair of Make UK, whose distinguished career includes Ministerial positions in business, industry, and employment. His presence will reinforce the national significance of Cornwall’s manufacturing excellence.

Harry Young-Jamieson, CEO of the CMG and Managing Director of St Eval, said: “Our awards night is always a significant milestone for our members and the wider sector. Cornwall’s manufacturers are powerhouses of brilliance – highly innovative, deeply skilled, and vital to everyday life. Yet they’re often too modest about their impact. These awards give us the opportunity to shine a spotlight on their incredible achievements.”

Eric Nicholls, Chairman of the CMG and Managing Director of Spiral UK, added: “This event is our way of celebrating the people, ideas, and businesses driving the manufacturing industry forward in Cornwall. Whether food and drink or pharmaceutical and candles, it’s for everyone that manufactures in Cornwall. It is also the stepping stone to the SW Regional and national awards with MakeUK – which we ourselves won previously for the CMG Academy.”

Entries now open

Applications are invited from businesses and individuals across a wide range of manufacturing disciplines. The 2025 award categories include:

  • Apprentice of the Year
  • Environmental Project of the Year
  • Small Manufacturer of the Year
  • Medium/Large Manufacturer of the Year
  • Rising star Award
  • Exporter of the Year
  • Innovation/Improvement of the Year
  • Digital Transformation Project of the Year

 

To apply, download the entry form here or contact cmg@cornwallmanufacturersgroup.co.uk for more details.

In support of this year’s awards, the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub, a key event sponsor, will be offering a series of webinars offering expert guidance on crafting standout award submissions – ensuring every applicant has the tools to tell their story and highlight their successes.

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your achievements and be recognised as one of Cornwall’s manufacturing leaders.

Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite here

Deadline for entries: 29 August 2025

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