Ceremony

The 2026 35 Under 35 awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 16 September at the Future Talent Hub, ESS Expo, NEC Birmingham.

The winners were revealed live on the day, with three Rising Stars also named by the judging panel for exceptional achievement. The ceremony was followed by a networking drinks reception from 15:00.

ESS Expo is the UK's leading event for environmental services and solutions, bringing together 16,000+ professionals from across the waste, recycling, water, energy and sustainability sectors.

The 35 Under 35 ceremony will return in 2027 as part of ESS Expo. Register your interest below to stay up to date.