The Archies – get your entries in

THE UK Manual Handling Association (UKMHA) members and the wider material handling industry representatives will gather on Saturday 14th September 2024 for the prestigious Archies industry awards ceremony and dinner.

This occasion celebrates the dynamism within the industry and recognises the innovative products and special people that make it what it is today. This renowned industry awards dinner will once again return to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole where over 500 material handling professionals are anticipated to attend the ‘event of the year’. 

For more than three decades, the Archies has been the most distinguished event in the material handling industry’s calendar. The event’s ongoing triumph is a tribute to the industry’s innovative and forward-thinking attitude and its commitment to strive for progress that continues to make this industry better for everyone working within it.

Tim Waples, Chief Executive of UKMHA explains: “The Awards for Excellence event has been the highlight of the material handling industry’s calendar for over 30 years. A few years ago, it was renamed as the Archies to give it some real gravitas and be truly representative of how the industry has evolved. We are delighted that the event now represents the entire spectrum of material handling.”

He continued: “We are excited to share that this year we have three new award categories, making it 14 in total. This provides plenty of opportunities for individuals and businesses, from manufacturers and suppliers to end users, to shine and showcase their achievements.”

The award categories are:

• Manufacturer product innovation of the year
• Manufacturer safety product of the year 
• Ancillary product of the year 
• Dealer of the year 
• Supplier of the year 
• Training provider of the year 
• Sustainability award of the year 
• Automation innovation of the year 
• Safe site award
• Ergonomics
• Lifetime achievement 
• Services to the industry 
• Apprentice of the year
• Unsung Hero of the year

The ultimate accolade is a hand-cast Archie statuette modelled on Archimedes, the father of engineering. Each year, entrants seek to win this magnificent award that has now become a symbol of honour and distinction within the material handling sector. The whole industry, whether they be members or non-members of UKMHA are welcomed to make nominations for any of the awards.

Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the UK Material Handling Association said: “We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for our much-respected Archies awards. We encourage as many people as possible to submit nominations and recognise the excellence of those in the industry.”

For more information, visit https://ukmha.org.uk/events-2/ukmha-archies-awards-2024