IAPA awards 2026 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) has been revealed following a meeting of the five expert judges earlier this week.

The IAPAs 2025 underway.

With more than 130 entries submitted for the 2026 edition, the IAPAs have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most anticipated events in the access industry.

The awards ceremony will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 22 April 2026, celebrating excellence and best practice across the powered access sector. The IAPAs are jointly organised by IPAF and Rental and Access International.

This year’s awards feature 13 categories, recognising achievements ranging from new products and technological innovation to sustainability, safety, and equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This year, the Contribution to Safe Working at Height award has been renamed The Kevin O’Shea Contribution to Safe Working at Height Award, in honour of the late Kevin O’Shea, who passed away in 2025.

The IAPA ceremony will once again take place on the same day as the IPAF Summit, offering top-level presentations and topical industry discussions, alongside outstanding networking opportunities across both events.

The organisers would like to thank the independent judging panel of five longstanding industry experts for their time, expertise and dedication in assessing the high standard of entries. Find out more about the judges. 

The 2026 shortlist 

Access Rental Company of the Year

• Fatih Vinc
• Manlift Middle East
• Mills
• Rapid Access
• Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland

The Kevin O’Shea Contribution to Safe Working at Height Award

• Aldercote – Elevated Protection
• Leguan Lifts – Leguan Academy
• Nationwide Platforms – Data Centre Partnership
• Vietnam Rental – Safety Ecosystem

The Sustainability Award

• Clem Jacob Hire – Sustainability Journey
• Dingli – Development Strategy
• Haulotte – Blue Strategy
• Johnson Arabia - Rental Right

Digital Development Award

• Aydin Vinc Kiralama – Rental Website
• Haulotte- Advanced Access Management
• Horizon Construction Development – AI Application Ecosystem
• Trackunit and Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

• Istanbul Vinc
• Multitel Pagliero
• Quadro Makine
• Sinoboom/Gestoras BR

IAPA Innovative Technology Prize

• Dingli – Hybrid Compact Booms
• Discover Battery – Optimized Hydro Polymer Electrolyte System
• JLG/Power Towers - LiftPod
• Mills – Lockout Device

Product of the Year - Mast Climbers/Hoists

• Alimak – Scando 650a 40-46 S
• Geda – Shaft Lift
• Maber Hoist – MBA 2332

Product of the Year – Scissor Lifts & Vertical Masts

• Bravi Platforms – Residential 170
• Genie – GS Slab Scissor Lift Next-Generation
• PB Lifttechnik – PB S180-19E 4X4

Product of the Year – Self Propelled Booms & Atrium Lifts

• CMC Lift - S20
• Dingli - BA44HRT
• Genie – S-85 XC FE Hybrid/S-85 XC E
• Platform Basket – Spider 54T
• Skyjack – SJ45 AJHE+ booms

Product of the Year – Vehicle/Trailer Mounted

• Multitel Pagliero – MJE 710
• Palfinger Platforms – PT 25 TJ
• Socage – Forste 27D Speed HE+H

IPAF member-only awards
IPAF Training Centre of the Year

• Certora Training Services
• Etihad Airways
• Mills
• Rent Rise
• Standard Arabia Inspection

IPAF Training Instructor of the Year

• Debbie Forbes – HSS Training
• Nazim Taban – Rent Rise
• Ricardo Magno Pereira Da Silva – Mills
• Stefan Nowak - Mateco

The IPAF/Rental & Access International Lifetime Achievement Award

The winner will be announced at the ceremony.