Formex awards

Innovation, creativity and sustainability are shaping the future of the industry.

Celebrating what makes Formex and the industry stronger

The Formex Awards are our way of recognizing those who contribute to the quality, innovation and future of the fair. Everything from creative and well-designed stands to promising new talents and sustainable initiatives and products with that little extra are rewarded.

 

Formex awards: Winner of Destign Talén's Best in show 2026, Anna Krantz

Design Talents - Best in show

Design Talents – Best in show, goes to the most innovative product presented in an appropriate way, among those selected and allowed to exhibit in the special Design Talents area of Formex. The winner is selected by a jury.

Formex Sustainability Award

Formex Sustainability Award – an award that has previously been presented once a year and where exhibitors themselves enter one of their products where sustainability has a greater focus. The winner, selected by a jury with industry knowledge, is rewarded with a unique art sculpture in addition to the honor.

Lisa Setterberg, winner of the Formex Sustainability award 2026, shows off her jacket made of recycled material.
Olson&Jensen stand won best stand January 2026

Most inspiring stand

Among all exhibiting companies, one stand will be selected to receive extra attention and be named the most inspiring stand of the fair – for having lifted its stand space in an inspiring way that raises the brand.

woman photographing cyclops and snorkel at formex booth

Spotlight product - new in 2026!

Formex offers a unique breadth of product areas and ranges, and every fair a selected industry expert will pick out a personal favorite. First up is one of Sweden’s first and biggest bloggers, author Frida Ramstedt with her special favorite from the fair’s range.