National Drainage Awards 2026: Meet the Shortlist
The countdown to the National Drainage Awards 2026 is underway, and we are delighted to announce this year’s shortlist.
The National Drainage Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the people and businesses working across the drainage and wastewater industry – celebrating the expertise, professionalism, innovation and commitment that keep our industry moving forward.
This year’s shortlist represents an impressive range of companies and individuals from across the sector, reflecting the depth of talent and experience within the drainage industry.
Congratulations to our 2026 shortlisted nominees
We are pleased to recognise the following companies and individuals:
- Active Pump Services Limited
- Ben Lawrence – Quality Drainage
- Cherry Pipes
- Claire Whitehead – Active Pump Services
- Drainage W M Donald Ltd
- Drains Fast Ltd
- Glancy Enviro
- Hamer’s Plumbing and Drainage Ltd
- Intelligent Drainage Solutions Ltd
- Ivanilde Lacey – Roadvacs IRL Ltd
- Jozef Przytocki – Trent’s Drains
- Liz Robinson – Intelligent Drainage Solutions Ltd
- M&B Drainage Ltd
- McBreen Enviro UK
- McBreen Environmental
- Metcor Environmental
- Nicky Spencer – Active Pump Services
- Quality Drainage Company Ltd
- Roadvacs Ireland UK
- Roadvacs Ltd
- Scanprobe Techniques LTD
- Trent’s Drains
- West Country Drainage Services Ltd
Celebrating the people behind the industry
While the awards recognise businesses and organisations, they are also about the people behind them.
From drainage engineers and specialists to business leaders, technical experts and those working behind the scenes, the shortlisted nominees demonstrate the knowledge, dedication and professionalism that underpin the sector.
It is particularly encouraging to see both established names and individual industry professionals represented on this year’s shortlist, highlighting the breadth of talent across the drainage community.
A strong year for the drainage industry
The drainage sector plays a vital role in keeping homes, businesses and infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. The work carried out every day is often unseen, but its importance cannot be underestimated.
The National Drainage Awards are a chance to shine a spotlight on that work – recognising those who consistently demonstrate high standards and make a positive contribution to the industry.
Being shortlisted is an achievement in itself, and we would like to extend our congratulations to every company and individual named on the 2026 shortlist.
The countdown begins
With the shortlist now announced, attention turns to the awards themselves and the opportunity to celebrate together with colleagues, customers, suppliers and fellow industry professionals.
We look forward to welcoming the drainage community for what promises to be a fantastic celebration of the people, businesses and achievements that make our industry so important.
Congratulations once again to all of our 2026 shortlisted nominees — and best of luck!
You can still book tickets to this years awards – please click here if you would like to do so
