Entries are now open for the Instrumentation Personality of the Year category at the 2026 Instrumentation & Electronics Awards, recognising the individuals making a lasting impact across the instrumentation sector through leadership, innovation and industry contribution. The category follows the 2025 awards programme, where Xylem’s James Chapman received the award in recognition of his dedication and influence within the industry.
The award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing instrumentation technologies, supporting the wider engineering community and helping drive progress across the sector. From technical leadership and innovation through to mentoring, business development and industry advocacy, the category is designed to highlight the people shaping the future of instrumentation.
Following the successful launch of the combined Instrumentation & Electronics Awards format in 2025, the 2026 programme is expected to attract nominations from across the instrumentation and electronics sectors, offering companies and colleagues the opportunity to recognise individuals whose work continues to make a meaningful difference to the industry.
Companies and individuals interested in submitting a nomination for the Instrumentation Personality of the Year category can find full criteria and entry details via the awards website: https://iandeawards.co.uk/categories-criteria/
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