Recognising excellence in environmental monitoring and measurement across air, water and land.
Following a highly successful 2025 edition, which saw record-breaking nominations and exceptional engagement from across the industry, the Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards - the EMMAs, has evolved in response to feedback from our partners and stakeholders.
The shortlist is now LIVE! Check out our nominees below:
Hosted by WWEM Expo, AQE Expo and CLR Expo, the awards have expanded to formally include the geoenvironmental community, alongside the established water, wastewater, air quality and emissions industries who apply year on year. This evolution reflects the increasingly integrated nature of environmental projects and the critical role that monitoring and measurement play across air, water and land.
The awards recognise the projects, organisations and collaborations delivering outstanding impact across the full environmental lifecycle - from investigation and measurement through to monitoring, compliance and control. Judged by industry peers from client organisations, consultancies and academia, the awards shine a spotlight on the most credible, innovative and effective work shaping the future of environmental monitoring and measurement.
The 2026 EMMA Awards shortlist is now live. Explore the shortlisted nominations across all award categories and discover this year's finalists.
Now's the time to secure your table for the EMMA Awards ceremony and gala dinner on 16 September and join the environmental sector's leading organisations and professionals for an evening of recognition, networking and celebration.
Need overnight accommodation?
We’ve secured a limited number of rooms for EMMA Awards attendees at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole for the night of Wednesday 16th September only. Rooms are priced at £245.00 + VAT and are limited in number, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out. Secure your room, enjoy your evening, and relax knowing your accommodation is already taken care of.
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Who can enter?
The awards are open to all across the environmental monitoring and measurement community within the UK - including end users, consultants, technology and instrumentation providers, service companies, laboratories, and academic or research institutions. Whether you’re delivering projects on site, developing innovative monitoring or measurement solutions, or advancing scientific and regulatory best practice across air, water or land, we welcome your entry.
Criteria & Categories
Nominations are assessed based on demonstrable impact, innovation, and collaboration. Judges look for achievements that have driven measurable improvements in environmental performance, efficiency, or sustainability. The categories recognise excellence across environmental monitoring and measurement, including instrumentation and technology deployment, service delivery, supplier–user partnerships, data-driven solutions, and integrated projects spanning air, water, and land.
Recognition Ceremony
Award winners will be revealed at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, on the first evening of ESS Expo (16 September 2026). This prestigious event features welcome drinks, a gala dinner, and a live performance by a special guest comedian. It’s the key networking moment of the show - a unique opportunity to connect with the industry’s most influential figures while recognising the sector’s finest achievements.
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