The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) is inviting entries for the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence 2014.

FLTA CEO Peter Harvey says in the past, many awards finalists have nominated themselves for an award. "We strongly encourage this as it ensures that the awards shortlist recognises all of our industry's great new developments.

"Manufacturers, dealers and end-users of forklifts are encouraged to enter in one or more of the four key product and service categories - Ergonomics, Environment, Safety and Innovation. There are also several other awards for which you might like to nominate your company, your colleagues or even your customers."

Harvey adds that the FLTA also welcomes entries from end-users for the Safe Site Award and from dealers for its new Customer Focus Award. "This important honour recognises that dealer who has gone above and beyond expectations to satisfy a customer's needs."

Winners will be presented with a solid bronze statuette, nicknamed the "Archie", at a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Saturday, 1 February 2014.

To be eligible for the awards, a new product or service must have been available for purchase in the UK from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013, or the product must have been fitted to equipment that is available to purchase in the UK. More information is available on the FLTA website.

There is no limit on the number of entries allowed, but nominations must be made by 30 September.