Celebrating Excellence

MECAM Awards

Middle East Composites & Advanced Materials Awards 2026

Recognising the innovators, leaders, organisations, and breakthrough projects shaping the future of the composites and advanced materials industry.

November 27, 2026 Dubai, UAE

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Recognising the Visionaries, Innovations & Projects Shaping the Future of Composites and Advanced Materials.

The Middle East Composites and Advanced Materials (MECAM) Awards are the Middle East's first dedicated recognition platform for the composites and advanced materials industry. Brought to life by Media Fusion and Crain Communications — two organisations with deep roots in the region and a combined legacy of producing world-class industry events including the annual MECAM Expo at Dubai World Trade Centre — the MECAM Awards are curated to celebrate the people, companies, and projects pushing the boundaries of what composites and advanced materials can achieve.

The Middle East continues to emerge as a high-growth market for composites and advanced materials, driven by key sectors such as oil & gas, desalination and water infrastructure, large-scale construction, renewable energy, aerospace & defence, and marine. The region is witnessing rapid expansion in the use and distribution of polymer, carbon, and glass-fiber composites, reflecting its growing industrial and technological ambitions.

Against this dynamic backdrop, the MECAM Awards serves as a prestigious platform to recognise excellence, celebrate innovation, and highlight the achievements shaping the future of the industry across 17 categories.

This is more than an awards ceremony. It is a statement of where the Middle East's composites and advanced materials industry stands — and a celebration of how far it has come.

Award Categories

17 categories honouring excellence across composites engineering,
materials science, and sustainability.

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People & Leadership

Woman of Distinction in Composites & Advanced Materials
Industry Personality of the Year
Emerging Leader of the Year (40 Years & Under)

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04 — 07

Sustainability & Innovation

Sustainable Innovation Award
Product Innovation of the Year
Excellence in AI & Digital Transformation
Start-Up of the Year

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08 — 10

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Manufacturer of the Year
Distributor & Supplier of the Year
Excellence in Partnership & Collaboration

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Sector Application Excellence

Excellence in Oil, Gas & Energy Applications
Excellence in Marine & Offshore Applications
Excellence in Aerospace & Defence Applications
Excellence in Medical & Healthcare Applications
Excellence in Water & Wastewater Solutions

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Project & Infrastructure

Non-Metallic Project of the Year
Infrastructure & Construction Achievement Award

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View All 17 Categories

How to Apply

Steps to Nominate

The nomination process is designed to be clear and straightforward. Follow these three steps to submit your entry before the deadline.

Create Your Account

Register on our platform or log in to your existing account. Complete your organisation profile to unlock all nomination categories available this year.

Choose a Category

Review all categories carefully to find the best fit. Each listing includes eligibility criteria, requirements, and guidelines on supporting documentation.