CWIEME Berlin, the leading exhibition for the electrification supply chain, has opened entries for its 2027 industry awards. The awards will celebrate achievements across engineering, manufacturing and product development, with the winners being announced during CWIEME Berlin on April 29, 2027. Among the prizes on offer is a six-month internship with Hitachi Energy, providing the winner with valuable industry experience.
The 2027 programme will recognise excellence across five categories: CWIEME Hall of Fame, Future Engineers, Sustainability & Leadership, Product of the Year and Engineer of the Year. Entries are open now until February 5, 2027.
The CWIEME Hall of Fame recognises experienced professionals and industry leaders whose career-long contributions have made a lasting impact on electrical manufacturing. The award celebrates pioneers who have advanced technology, engineering and manufacturing through innovation, leadership, collaboration and entrepreneurship, while inspiring future generations. Nominations can be submitted by colleagues, organisations, industry associations and other industry professionals.
The Future Engineers Award, in partnership with Hitachi Energy, celebrates the next generation of engineering talent, recognising an outstanding student project that demonstrates innovation, technical excellence and potential to contribute to the industry’s future. The award is open to undergraduate and master’s students. The first-prize winner will receive a six-month internship with Hitachi Energy, an iPad and premium branded merchandise, while the runner-up will also receive premium branded merchandise.
Sustainability & Leadership recognises those delivering significant environmental and sustainability benefits across manufacturing processes, product development and resource consumption. Entries should demonstrate meaningful progress, whether through reducing energy use, emissions or waste, developing more sustainable materials or driving organisational and industry-wide change.
Product of the Year celebrates products that combine innovation, technical excellence and proven real-world performance. This award recognises achievements across the product development journey, from research and design to testing and application, including the collaboration and multidisciplinary expertise behind successful innovations.
Finally, Engineer of the Year recognises engineers, technical specialists, researchers and project leaders whose achievements, innovative thinking and problem-solving have delivered meaningful results. Open to emerging and established professionals, the award celebrates individuals who have helped advance their organisation, the electrical manufacturing industry or the wider engineering community.
Melissa Magestro, portfolio director at CWIEME, said: “Following the success of the 2026 awards, the CWIEME Awards return for 2027 to showcase the talent and expertise across electrical manufacturing and the wider industry. The industry continues to advance thanks to the work of talented engineers, innovators and pioneering organisations, and these awards are a great opportunity to highlight their achievements and impact.”
She continued: “From experienced leaders and established organisations to emerging engineers and innovators, progress relies on contributions from across the industry. Through the awards, we want to celebrate this breadth of expertise and the different ways people and organisations drive innovation and collaboration.”
Entries must be submitted in English and should be no longer than 1,500 words. Applicants may enter multiple categories, with a separate submission required for each.