An array of hazardous area & process safety specialists were shortlisted across five categories for the Hazardex Awards 2026, designed to recognise excellence in the hazardous area sector. The winners and highly commended participants were announced during a Gala Dinner at Hazardex Live 2026 on 25 February in Harrogate. Find out the winning and highly commended entries here!
Hazardex Awards 2026 Sponsors:
The winners and high commended entries at the Hazardex Awards 2026 are:
(Click category for more information about nominees)Category 1: Contribution to Safety – Sponsored by CEF
A product, system or service which has made a significant contribution to safety in hazardous area environments.
Boss Products –
VIGIFLAM Vi - flameless explosion vent -
**WINNER** 
Image: Sam Ayres, StuvEx & James MacClancy, Boss Products (left) and Dave DuVall, CEF (right)
Dynaco –
ATEX-certified Category 2 and 3 high-speed doors -
HIGHLY COMMENDEDMoore Industries –
SLA 2/3 Capable Multiloop and Multifunctional Safety Logic Solver and Alarm -
HIGHLY COMMENDED --
Category 2: Technical Innovation – Sponsored by C&P Engineering Services
An innovative product or system for use in hazardous area environments.
Xshielder – ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21 certified iPhone 16 Pro Max -
**WINNER**
Image: Mark Dale-Lace, Mobexx on behalf of Xshielder (left) and Brad Wood, C&P Engineering Services (right)
CENEGEX –
23DMx – ATEX-certified, app-controlled digital multimeter for Ex mobile devices -
HIGHLY COMMENDEDi.safe MOBILE –
Mobile Operator Panel - ATEX/IECEx-certified tablet & connectivity system -
HIGHLY COMMENDED--
Category 3: Net Zero, Environment & Sustainability – Sponsored by Mutech An innovation for hazardous environments that helps lower emissions and carbon footprints.
Distran –
Ultra Pro Series -
handheld ultrasound imaging camera -
**WINNER**
Image: Antoine Duplan, Distran and Gary Sullivan, Protex (left) and Colin Cameron, Mutech (right)
Eni –
North Sea carbon storage appraisal well -
HIGHLY COMMENDEDEPIT Group – Hydrogen Safety & Explosion Protection Awareness Training Course -
HIGHLY COMMENDED --
Category 4: Customer Service – Sponsored by DNV
A company or corporate division that has provided excellent customer service in the sector over the last two years.
Pepperl+Fuchs -
**WINNER**
Image: Sam Jones, DNV (left), Alex Friar, Pepperl+Fuchs (centre), and Anastasia Tsampazoglou, DNV (right)
Dron & Dickson -
HIGHLY COMMENDEDR&M Electrical -
HIGHLY COMMENDED--
Category 5: Plant Upgrade & Innovation – Sponsored by C&P Engineering Services
An operator that has successfully implemented projects or equipment to enhance safety, efficiency, and technological innovation in their hazardous areas.
Equinor –
deployment of autonomous robotics systems across all refinery sites in Norway -
**WINNER**
Image: Geir Ottersen, Anette Jacobsen, Adelkis Rodrigues Bolivar, Equinor (left) and Kev Chamberlain, C&P Engineering Services (right)
ExxonMobil –
£800m investment in Fawley Petrochemical complex -
HIGHLY COMMENDEDINEOS – £30 million investment at Hull manufacturing site to cut emissions by 75% -
HIGHLY COMMENDED--
The Hazardex Awards programme has long been a benchmark for those supplying products, services and systems within hazardous areas and are the ideal opportunity to reward those companies and individuals that Hazardex readers believe are most worthy of recognition. The awards offer Hazardex readers the ability to play their part in raising awareness and standards across the sector by nominating a company, product or service, entering their vote, and encouraging colleagues to do likewise.
The Awards are presented following an informal, very well attended Gala Dinner in the evening of the event’s first day where delegates, speakers, and exhibitors network over a three-course meal and drinks. Together with the Conference and Exhibition, the Gala Dinner and Awards evening aim to strengthen and expand the community that looks to the Hazardex website and journal for industry intelligence and information.
All the nominees have made a significant contribution in the relevant area within process industry or hazardous area operations over the last two years.
Voting rules:
* 1. The competition is open to all Hazardex journal, eNewsletter, social media, and website readers and users
* 2. Voters register their votes by fully completing all fields and
use an email from a business address only* 3. Voters are limited to
one vote per category* 4. Nominees are
not permitted to vote for their own company/organisation* 5. All votes will remain confidential
Hazardex Live 2027
The next Hazardex Awards will take place at
Hazardex Live 2027 on the evening of
26 February 2027. Registration details will be announced in due course.
Contact us on +44 (0) 1732 778544 or hazardex@imlgroup.co.uk for further details on attendance, exhibiting or sponsoring this must-attend event.
