The Southern African Lifting Awards recognises and celebrates excellence across Africa's lifting, rigging and materials-handling sectors. The awards honour the individuals, SMEs, teams and companies that are shaping the future of the industry through innovation, safety leadership, skills development and operational excellence.
Call for Entries Now OpenEntries for the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards are officially open, with submissions closing on 31 July 2026 at 17:00. Individuals, SMEs and companies operating anywhere in Africa are encouraged to enter and showcase their achievements from the past 12 months.
Award categories include:* Apprentice / Technician of the Year Award
* Environment Award
* Excellence in Engineering Award
* Excellence in People Development Award
* Industry Leader Award
* Innovation in Service Award
* Innovation Award (Manufacturer Product Innovation of the Year)
* Lifetime Achievement Award
* Project of the Year Award
* Rising Star Award
* Safety and Training Award
All entries will be independently judged by a panel of respected industry experts, with submissions assessed on innovation, impact, sustainability and contribution to the African lifting industry, within the context of each category.