AWARDS CATEGORIES
Entries are now open for the Elektra Awards 2024! Now is the time to celebrate the achievements of yourself, individuals, teams or organisations that are making remarkable contributions across the global electronics industry.
Take a look at the 17 categories below.
FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 2024*
*T&Cs: Entries made after 2 August will incur a late fee of £195 per entry, for one week only.
Manufacturer of the Year
Manufacturers, including OEMs, sub-contractors, and EMS companies with operations in the UK qualify to enter for this award. It will go to the manufacturer that has demonstrated the most impressive level of commercial success and executed new business projects in global markets over the past 12 months.
For your entry to be considered, the judges will want to see evidence of achievements between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Start-up of the Year
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Venture funded or privately financed companies that have set up operations in Europe can enter for this award. Judges will look for evidence that a company is building a business to be competitive in global markets, in design, manufacturing or distribution.
For your entry to be considered, the judges will want to see evidence of achievements between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Best Electronics Workplace Award
*NEW*
Showcase your workplace. Have you introduced any creative, practical or innovative work practices that enhance a work-life balance? We are looking for workplaces that have an energetic and diverse mix that make it better, more energy efficient and/or more conducive to employee productivity or wellbeing.
For your entry to be considered, the judges will want to see evidence of achievements between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Test Product of the Year
This award will be won by a test instrument or system that demonstrates technical capabilities and usefulness which differentiates it from competitor products.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Automotive Electronics Award
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This award celebrates the achievements of design engineers in developing market specific end-products. It will recognise innovative product design which has had a significant impact in its market. This category is open to component suppliers, LED manufacturers, embedded systems and end-product OEMs.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Design Tool and Development Software Product of the Year
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An award for the hardware and software design tool, application, hardware or software IP that demonstrates technical capabilities which differentiate it from competitor products.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Semiconductor Product of the Year (Analogue)
An award for an analogue or mixed signal semiconductor that demonstrates technical capabilities which differentiate it from competitor products.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Passive/Interconnection Product of the Year
*UPDATED CATEGORY*
An award for a passive or electromechanical component demonstrating technical capabilities that elevate it for specific applications or differentiate it from its competitors.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Semiconductor Product of the Year (Digital)
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This award is for a digital semiconductor IC or chip, including power management chips, where the digital element is the main differentiating function, demonstrating technical capabilities that differentiate it from its competitors.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Smart Buildings of the Year
*UPDATED CATEGORY*
This award will be presented for a design used in smart buildings or smart cities. It covers RF, wireless design, sensors or system level products that best demonstrate technical and design expertise using connectivity/the IoT. This category will also consider security and encryption design for connected systems.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Excellence in Product Design Award (High-Reliability Systems, incl. Medical)
This award celebrates the achievements of design engineers in developing high-reliability end-products, whether for space, medical, avionics or other markets. It will recognise innovative product design which has made a significant impact in its relevant sector. This category is open to component suppliers and end-product OEMs.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Power System Product of the Year
This award is for the power product that demonstrates technical capabilities which differentiate it from its competitors.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
The Futurist Award
*NEW*
Reflecting the changes in our industry, this award is open to design projects and products for use in new and emerging applications i.e., AI, VR/AR, Robotics/Humanoids.
To be eligible for this award, products must have been completed between 01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024
Design Team of the Year
This award is open to OEMs and design houses involved in product development projects. If you have made contributions to full or part-customisation of a design or introduced special tooling to meet a design’s specifications, we encourage you to enter this category.
Entries should include the description of a project which has been active during the past 12 months (01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024).
Educational Support Award
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This award will be presented to a company that demonstrates a commitment to the education of future engineers by providing support to schools, colleges, or universities.
Entries should include the description of a project which has been active during the past 12 months (01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024).
Rising Star Award
Electronics Weekly is looking for a talented young engineer in their first five years in the industry. Companies and universities can enter candidates who demonstrate a high level of practical skill and ambition and are actively contributing to the business.
To be eligible for this award, the submission must relate to achievements made in the past 12 months (01 June 2023 – 31 May 2024).
Readers’ Choice Award: University Research Group of the Year
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Readers' Choice Award: University Research Group of the Year
Visitors to Electronics Weekly website are invited to choose, from a shortlist selected by Electronics Weekly, the university research project they feel will most affect the commercial market in the next five years.
*Entries are NOT invited for this award.