Ceremony

The shortlist and top 3 rising stars will be announced at ESS Expo 2026.

The 35 Under 35 awards ceremony takes place at the Future Talent Hub, ESS Expo, NEC Birmingham on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 14:30.

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. There's no bigger platform to have your achievements recognised.

The ceremony is completely free to attend - and so is ESS Expo itself.

Registration is now open, so secure your place today and join us in celebrating the next generation of environmental talent.

Whether you're on the shortlist, supporting a colleague, or simply want to be part of the celebration, we'd love to see you there.