Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (the EMMAs) Return Bigger Than Ever

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The Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (the EMMAs) will return to Birmingham in 2026, building on a record-breaking year and further cementing their position as the premier celebration of excellence across the environmental monitoring sector.

Taking place on Wednesday 16 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, the awards will once again form a central part of Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo (WWEM Expo), bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across water, wastewater, and environmental monitoring.

Following the success of the 2025 edition – taking place on the first evening of WWEM Expo (which saw a 49.69% increase in attendance last year), the EMMAs have grown in both scale and scope. The awards now reflect the expanding role of monitoring, data, and analysis in addressing environmental challenges, particularly across water and wastewater management, where innovation and compliance are more critical than ever.

As WWEM Expo continues to establish itself as the UK’s leading event for water and wastewater professionals, the EMMAs have evolved inparallel. Recognising the organisations, technologies, and individuals driving measurable impact across the sector. From water quality monitoring and wastewater treatment optimisation to smart networks and environmental compliance, the awards highlight the full spectrum of innovation within the water management industry.

In response to the increasingly interconnected nature of environmental disciplines, the 2026 awards will also introduce a selection of new categories focused on land, soil, and geo environmental measurement. While these additions broaden the awards’ scope, the core focus remains on advancing monitoring excellence across water, wastewater, air, and cross-media applications.

A Call for Nominations

Nominations for the 2026 EMMAs are now open, inviting entries from organisations and professionals across environmental monitoring, water and wastewater management, and related sectors. Nomination entries are completely free.

With increasing pressure on organisations to deliver sustainable, data-driven solutions, the awards provide a valuable platform to gain recognition for innovation, demonstrate real-world impact, and gain recognition among a highly engaged audience of industry leaders, and serve as a well-deserved celebration and evening of recognition for the sector.

Submit Your Nominations

The EMMAs celebrate the achievements shaping the future of environmental monitoring. As both the EMMA Awards and WWEM Expo continue to grow, this year’s ceremony promises to be the most comprehensive and influential to date. Entries close 12 June!

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