The UK casting industry’s leading celebration of excellence will return in 2026, as the Best of British Casting Awards come back after a break in 2025.
Recognised as a key date in the industry calendar, the Awards bring together foundries, suppliers, customers and partners to celebrate achievement, innovation and outstanding cast components produced across the UK casting supply chain.
Hold the date – Awards Dinner 2026
The Awards will be presented at the Best of British Casting Awards Dinner on Thursday 19 November 2026 at Drayton Manor Resort.
Booking information will be released shortly. In the meantime, members are encouraged to hold the date and be ready to secure places once bookings open.
Start preparing your entry
Three awards will be presented:
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Company Achievement Award
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Component of the Year Award
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Innovation Award
Full entry criteria will be announced soon. However, now is the time to begin preparing.
We encourage members to identify potential entries, speak with customers and partners where appropriate, and begin gathering supporting material. This may include technical detail, project outcomes, performance data, case studies and high-quality photography.
All shortlisted companies will benefit from exposure at the Awards Dinner and through subsequent CMF communications.
Sponsorship opportunities open
Supplier and foundry members are invited to register early interest in sponsoring the 2026 Awards Dinner.
Sponsorship offers direct visibility with owners, directors and senior leaders from across the UK casting sector, alongside branding at the event, recognition in event materials and acknowledgement during the evening.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Angela Mason angelamason@cmfed.co.uk
Further information to follow
Full entry details and booking information will be announced shortly.
We look forward to welcoming members and partners to another outstanding celebration of the very best of British casting in 2026.
