The BPF Horners Awards Are Now Open for 2025
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The BPF Horners Awards are hosted annually by the Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) to promote excellence and innovation in the plastics and polymer industries. Established in 1946, the BPF Horners Award for Plastics Innovation and Design is believed to be the longest-running plastics design award in the world.
The Worshipful Company of Horners is an ancient livery company with origins dating back to 1284. Originally overseeing the horn trade, it evolved in 1943 to embrace plastics as the modern equivalent of horn. Today, it remains connected to both the City of London and the plastics industry, supporting innovation, education, and sustainability initiatives.
The BPF Horners Award for Plastics Innovation and Design has been a key part of the industry since 1946, with the first competition held in 1947. In 2002, the Bottlemakers Award was introduced to recognise excellence in plastic packaging, and more recently, the David Williams Award was established to honour products and services that make a positive social impact.
Why Enter?
Winning a BPF Horners Award provides industry-wide recognition and several benefits, including:
Recognition at the Horners Annual Banquet – An invitation to the Mansion House event where winners are commended.
Official Certificate & Trophy – A formal acknowledgment of your achievement.
Digital Winners Badge – Display your success on your website and marketing materials.
BPF Press Release & Social Media Promotion – Widespread industry exposure.
Feature in the ‘Top Innovations 2025’ List – Further recognition among industry leaders.
Presentation at GRIPS2025 and Horners Symposia – Showcase your innovation to a wider audience.
Award Categories
Plastics Innovation and Design Award – Recognising any innovation involving polymers, including products, processes, machinery, and concepts. Enter Here.
Bottlemakers Award for Plastic Packaging – Celebrating excellence in polymer-based packaging with closures, from bottles to pouches. Enter Here.
David Williams Award – Honouring products or services that make a meaningful social impact, such as in healthcare, sustainability, or nutrition. Enter Here.
Entry Deadline: 30th June 2025
Winners Announced: 3rd October 2025 at Mansion House
Read more from the BPF here.
