Time is running out for those planning to enter the World Demolition Awards 2026, as we approach the final week before the deadline.

Organised by Demolition & Recycling International and held as part of the annual World Demolition Summit, the awards recognise excellence, innovation and achievement across the demolition and recycling sectors.

The event is expected to attract a strong field of entries from contractors and suppliers hoping to gain industry recognition in one of 11 categories, including:

  • Civils Demolition
  • Collaboration in Demolition
  • Contract of the Year over US$ 1 Million
  • Contract of the Year under US$ 1 Million
  • Environmental Award
  • Explosive Demolition
  • Industrial Demolition
  • Manufacturers’ Innovation
  • Recycling Award
  • Safety & Training
  • Urban Demolition

In addition, the judging panel will present the biggest accolade of the night: the Best of the Best World Demolition Award, selected from among the winning projects of each category.

Entries will close in under seven days, marking the final opportunity for participants to put themselves forward for consideration by the international judging panel.

Those yet to submit an application are being urged to act quickly before the deadline passes.

MORE INFORMATION AND ENTRY FORMS CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Entries should be sent directly to editor Neel Madsen at [email protected] with the subject line “SUBMISSION: World Demolition Awards 2026”.

All entrants will receive an email confirming safe receipt, so please check if you have not heard back within two days.

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