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Brownfield Awards 2026

The highly esteemed Brownfield Awards, entering their 22nd year in 2026, bring together the brownfield community to celebrate the excellent work undertaken by organisations and project partnerships, achieved through the use of innovative techniques, awareness of sustainability, engagement with stakeholders, and best practice.

2026 entries are open until 23 April 2026!

The Brownfield Awards 2026 will return to the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on Thursday 12 November 2026.  ​You can reserve your table for 2026 below.

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Brownfield Awards 2025 Winners' Guide

Download the free digital Brownfield Awards Winners’ Guide and inspire your 2026 entry with the in-depth submissions from the 2025 winners, with judges’ comments.

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2026 Awards Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

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Silver Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsor

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2026 Brownfield Award Categories

Best Project Preparatory Work

Best Research or Application in the Advancement of Science, Technology or Digital Innovation in the Brownfield Sector

Best Community & Stakeholder Engagement in a Brownfield Activity

Best Application of Remediation Technologies

Best Sustainable Re-Use of Materials

Best Sustainable Brownfield/Urban Regeneration/Infrastructure Scheme

Best Public Sector / Not for Profit Brownfield Project

Best Biodiversity Net Gain or Enhancement on a Brownfield Project

Best Overseas Project

Best Early Career Brownfield Professional

Technical Lead of the Year Award

Brownfield Consultancy of the Year Award

Brownfield Contractor of the Year Award

Previous Entrants Include:

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2026 Brownfield
Awards Ceremony

The 2026 Brownfield Award Ceremony will take place at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on 12th November 2026.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we reveal the 2026 winners live and celebrate the very best projects, people, and innovations in the brownfield sector.

To reserve your table for 2026 please email simon.king@environment-analyst.com or complete the booking form below:

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Photos from the 2025 Awards

These photos are available to download and share. Please reference © Environment Analyst when sharing.

If you have questions around use of these photos please contact rebecca.turpin@environment-analyst.com.

2025 Charity
Groundwork Greater Manchester

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The 2025 Brownfield Awards silent auction supported Groundwork Greater Manchester, raising over £2000!

Groundwork Greater Manchester are an environmental and social justice charity that provide support to people and in places that need help the most.

The charity delivers a range of support services, which:

 

  1. Supports people to improve their life chances

  2. Enables people to work together to bring about positive social change

  3. Creates thriving, nature rich urban environments

 

Their work creates solutions that puts power in local hands, develops skills and jobs for a greener economy and enhances greenspaces for nature, for climate and for everyone.

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