IAPA entry deadline extended

The International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) 2025 are open for entries.

Taking place in Dublin, 13 March, the 2025 IAPAs celebrate excellence and best practice in the access industry. 

There are 13 award categories for this edition, offering the usual range of new products and innovations to sustainability and safety, alongside equality and diversity in the workplace. The deadline for entries to be submitted is Monday, 2 December.  

The winners will be chosen by an independent judging panel of five longstanding industry experts to be announced soon.

Organised by Access International and IPAF, the IAPA ceremony takes place on the same day as the IPAF Summit, offering top level presentations and topical industry discussion, along with outstanding networking opportunities across both events. 

Find out more information about the awards, Summit, how to book and enter at the event website.

Registration for the IPAF Summit and IAPA tickets will open in October.

IAPA 2025 Categories:

• Access Rental Company of the Year
• The Sustainability Award
• The EDI Award
• Contribution to Safe Working at Height
• Innovative Technology Prize
• Digital Development Award

Lifetime achievement 

• IPAF/Access International Lifetime Achievement Award

Product awards 

• Product of the Year - Mast climbing work platforms & hoists
• Product of the Year - Scissor lifts & vertical mast platforms
• Product of the Year - Self propelled booms & atrium lifts
• Product of the Year - Vehicle and Trailer Mounted

IPAF member companies and individuals only:

• IPAF Training Instructor of the Year
• IPAF Training Centre of the Year

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