David Williams Award
The David Williams Award (part of the BPF Horners Awards) is awarded to those who make a significant social contribution through plastics, for example, in healthcare, nutrition, sustainability, etc.. It was awarded for the first time in 2022 in honour of the late David Williams, a Horners past master and a leading light in the plastics industry. The award can be for plastic products, processes, services, research, design...etc.
Deadline for entry: 9th July 2026
How To Enter
Entering only takes 5 minutes and the rewards are endless!
All we need is a concise description and justification of your entry, any images and videos you have of the innovation, if possible a physical sample of the product (which we're happy to return to you after judging has taken place), and any other additional details you wish to include.
For guidance on entering the award CLICK HERE
Please note, you are entering with a chance to win the David Williams Award. To enter the Innovation & Design Award please click here.
Previous David Williams Award Winners
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2025: Future Makers: Carpet Creates: A Circular Collaboration between Future Makers, MJ’s Event Services and Blu Sky Technical Services 2025's David Williams Award was awarded to Future Makers for their Carpet Creates project. In collaboration with MJ's Event Services and Blu Sky Technical Services, Future Makers developed an innovative system that transforms recycled event carpet into stylish, interlocking furniture. The project impressed the judges for its design-led circularity, diverting material from landfill whilst creating practical, attractive products that can be fully recycled at the end of their life. |
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2023: Suscons’ Emergency Relief Shelter Their shelter is made from 75% recycled PVC window and door frames and can be 100% recycled after its 10 year lifespan without significant loss in physical properties, creating a closed loop humanitarian society. |
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2022: Zara King's EasyMode Zara designed EasyMode, a re-usable bedpan that has a replaceable pulp liner. The bedpan is designed with a wide base to improve ease of use and reduce spillages in healthcare settings. |
