IAPAs 2026 open for entries and bookings

The International Awards for Powered Access are now open for entries and bookings.

Set in the historic and vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey, 22 April, the 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) will again celebrate excellence and best practice in the access industry.

It will take place alongside the IPAF Summit, which is also open for booking tickets. 

Hosted by Mark Durden-Smith, back by popular demand, the event is organised by IPAF and Access International and attracts around 500 delegates annually.  

There are 13 award categories to choose from, offering the complete range of new products and innovations to sustainability and safety, alongside equality and diversity in the workplace.

Remember, you can enter as many categories as you like. Be sure to submit your entries by the Friday 5 December deadline.

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

As always, the IAPAs offer outstanding networking opportunities, and will take place on the same day as the IPAF Summit, with top level presentations on the latest topics. The events start on 21 April, with the IPAF & IAPA Welcome Reception - another chance to network and socialise in a relaxed setting the day before the IPAF Summit and IAPAs.

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

IAPA 2026 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
• IPAF/Access International Lifetime Achievement Award

Product categories

• 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

IAPA winners announced in Dublin The 13 award winners were announced at a packed ceremony this evening