The 2026 awards ceremony will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 22 April 2026, celebrating excellence and best practice across the powered access industry. Jointly organised by IPAF and Rental & Access International, the IAPAs bring together manufacturers, rental companies, training providers and other specialists from around the world.

This year’s programme features 13 award categories, recognising achievements in areas including new products, digital innovation, sustainability, safety, and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. In a special tribute, the Contribution to Safe Working at Height Award has been renamed The Kevin O’Shea Contribution to Safe Working at Height Award, honouring the late Kevin O’Shea, who passed away in 2025.

The IAPA dinner and awards will once again run on the same day as the IPAF Summit, creating two days of high-level presentations, topical debate and outstanding networking opportunities in Istanbul. Delegates can attend the daytime Summit sessions before joining industry peers at the evening awards ceremony.

2026 IAPAs shortlist

The Kevin O’Shea Contribution to Safe Working at Height Award

• Aldercote – Elevated Protection
• Leguan Lifts – Leguan Academy
• Nationwide Platforms – Data Centre Partnership
• Vietnam Rental – Safety Ecosystem

The Sustainability Award

• Clem Jacob Hire – Sustainability Journey
• Dingli – Development Strategy
• Haulotte – Blue Strategy
• Johnson Arabia – Rental Right

Digital Development Award

• Aydin Vinc Kiralama – Rental Website
• Haulotte – Advanced Access Management
• Horizon Construction Development – AI Application Ecosystem
• Trackunit and Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

• Istanbul Vinc
• Multitel Pagliero
• Quadro Makine
• Dingli – Hybrid Compact Booms
• Discover Battery – Optimized Hydro Polymer Electrolyte System
• JLG/Power Towers – LiftPod
• Mills – Lockout Device

IPAF Training Centre of the Year

• Certora Training Services
• Etihad Airways
• Mills
• Rent Rise
• Standard Arabia Inspection

IPAF Training Instructor of the Year

• Debbie Forbes – HSS Training
• Nazim Taban – Rent Rise
• Richard Magno Pereira Da Silva – Mills
• Stefan Nowak – Mateco

Product of the Year – Mast Climbers/Hoists

• Alimak – Scando 650a 40-46 S
• Geda – Shaft Lift
• Maber Hoist – MBA 2332

Product of the Year – Scissor Lifts & Vertical Masts

• Bravi Platforms – Residential 170
• Genie – GS Slab Scissor Lift Next-Generation
• PB Lifttechnik – PB S180-19E 4X4

Product of the Year – Self Propelled Booms & Atrium Lifts

• CMC Lift – S20
• Dingli – BA44HRT
• Genie – S-85 XC FE Hybrid/S-85 XC E</li>
• Platform Basket – Spider 54T
• Skyjack – SJ45 AJHE+ booms

Product of the Year – Vehicle/Trailer Mounted

• Multitel Pagliero – MJE 710
• Palfinger Platforms – PT 25 TJ
• Socage – Forste 27D Speed HE+H

The IPAF/Rental & Access International Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be revealed on the night in Istanbul.