One month left to enter the 2025 World Demolition Awards

The countdown is on for the 2025 World Demolition Awards, with the entry deadline now just weeks away. Demolition contractors and OEMs wishing to take part in this year’s competition must submit their entries to WDS Programme Organiser Leila Steed ([email protected]) by Sunday 30 June.

Commenting on the 2025 awards, Leila said: “This year is particularly exciting for us. Not only is the WDS expanding, but we are also introducing a new panel of equipment experts to judge the Manufacturers’ Innovation award categories.”

She further stated that the awards entry deadline would not be extended.

“I urge people to get their entries in as early as possible,” she said. “A lot of entries arrive on the day of the deadline which is absolutely fine, but if there is a problem with an entry - such as missing information or file corruption from the download, I don’t want to cause contractors stress by asking them to resend things.

Leila added: “If anyone is concerned about getting their entry/entries in on time – either due to staff absence or because they are waiting for client approvals or testimonials – please do send me an email before the deadline to let me know.

“We never extend the entry deadline so it’s important that I’m aware of any possible difficulties so that I can help find a solution in advance.”

The awards form a central part of the annual World Demolition Summit (WDS), which will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, US, from 3 to 5 November 2025.

Now in its 17th year, the event celebrates innovation, safety, and technical excellence across the global demolition and dismantling industry.

This year’s summit will feature an expanded schedule, with the main conference sessions and the prestigious World Demolition Awards ceremony taking place on the 4 and 5 November.

Companies can enter one or more of the following award categories:

• Civil
• Collaboration
• Contracts under US$1 million
• Contracts over US$1 million
• Environmental & Recycling
• Explosive
• Industrial
• Safety & Training
• Urban
• Manufacturers’ Innovation: Tools & Attachments (OEMs only)
• Manufacturers’ Innovation: Plant & Equipment (OEMs only)

Entries will be judged by an international panel of experienced demolition professionals, with winners announced during the awards dinner on the final evening of the summit.

The awards are open to all contractors and OEMs operating in the demolition sector, including companies that undertake demolition as part of a broader service offering.

Entry forms and full submission details are available at the World Demolition Summit website: www.demolitionsummit.com

The 2025 WDS is organised by Demolition & Recycling International (D&Ri) in partnership with the National Demolition Association (NDA) and the European Demolition Association (EDA). The awards are supported by the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC).