The winners of the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association Awards 2026 have been announced. The awards event, this year sponsored by Aptar Beauty and Home, took place for the second year running at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, on Wednesday 21^st October.

BAMA Chief Executive, Patrick Heskins said: “Seeing members rewarded for the work that drives progress in our industry never loses its shine. Innovation has long been a defining force of the BAMA Awards. The two new categories this year have brought a meaningful addition with members recognised for the valuable social and community initiatives they’re involved in.”

Aerosol of the Year

Winner: Aero3 Technology Ltd for TINTATEK®:

The aerosol of the year prize went to Aero3 Technology’s TINTATEK: The Customisable Post-Filled Colour Matching Aerosol System. The entry was considered by judges as ‘a clear winning entry’ in the category and a solution that is valuable to a variety of end-users.

Runner Up:  Aptar Beauty for Lyxe body wash with Ringo actuator

Two runners up were awarded by the judges. Aptar Beauty’s entry: Lyxe body wash featuring its Ringo actuator was identified by judges as being: ‘A unique solution that solves a number of problems. With no overcap, the reduction in plastic used delivers environmental benefits and lowers plastic packaging tax.’

Runner Up: WD40 Company Ltd – WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use

WD-40 Company entered its category-first bio-based aerosol lubricant, a solution that combines professional performance with independently verified sustainability credentials. The panel commented: ‘With robust sustainability credentials and positive customer feedback, there are clear environmental and performance benefits.’

Aerosol Packaging

Winner: Church & Dwight UK Ltd – Batiste Hint of Colour range

Church and Dwight entered its relaunch of the Batiste Hint of Colour range, with improvements in both the formula and the packaging. The judges acknowledged a positive upgrade for a market leading product that enables ‘confident and precise application.’

Runner Up: JagoPro Sp. Z o.o. – Cooling Crackling Pad

JagoPro’s Cooling Crackling Pad is an aerosol-based cooling pad, inspired by Korean beauty trends and developed in response to a changing world. It captured positive attention from the judges who remarked on its immediate cooling effect, its potential for multipurpose use, and the opportunity to eliminate other less sustainable products from skin preparation routines.”

Sustainability

Winner: LINDAL Group – Turbo Dispensing Technology

LINDAL Group won the sustainability category with its Turbo Dispensing Technology, designed to significantly improve the performance and consumer experience of compressed-gas-powered aerosols. The judges recognised ‘a real leap forward for compressed-gas propelled aerosol sprays.’

Runner Up:  Sarten Ambalaj- Three Pillar Programme

Two runners up were awarded in the Sustainability category, including Sarten’s three pillar programme: ‘Less Steel. Less Energy. Cleaner energy – decarbonising the aerosol can on three fronts’.

Runner up: Colep Packaging – Making Sustainability the New Standard

Colep Packaging’s ‘Making Sustainability the New Standard’ transformation programme, bringing together five complementary sustainability initiatives also came runner up.

Of the two runners up, the judges noted ‘two high-quality entries evidencing strong climate leadership with solid, holistic data focussing on results already achieved.’

Highly Commended: Unilever – Axe Boosted Nitrogen

Unilever also achieved recognition in the Sustainability category for its Axe USA Boosted Nitrogen body spray, reformulated using “Boosted Nitrogen” technology.  The judges were impressed with the technology, commenting: ‘A great solution to a need specific in the very significant North American market and exactly the kind of leadership the sector is crying out for.’

Process, Safety & Training

Winner: Alloway UK Ltd – Alloway Fill Level X-Ray System

Alloway came top of the Process, Safety and training category for its X Ray Level Detection System which accurately images the product fill level inside the can at up to 500 cans per minute. It was considered by the judging panel to be ‘a carefully considered piece of technology’.

Runner Up: Beiersdorf UK Ltd – Continuous improvement of Aerosol Storage Safety

Beiersdorf was awarded the runner-up prize for its proactive safety improvement project in its aerosol storage area. The judges said: “A commendable entry focussing on people and safety.”

Aerosol Marketing Campaign of the Year

Winner: Unilever Ltd – FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign

Unilever’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign, picked up the top award for a campaign that connected brands with fans for its biggest ever sports sponsorship. The awards judges drew attention to ‘an impressive and original campaign, achieving global reach in a big category with broad appeal.’

Runner Up: Church & Dwight UK Ltd – Pass the Batiste Global Campaign

Church and Dwight received runner-up for its ‘Pass the Batiste’ campaign built around the universal behaviour of sharing recommendations and beauty tips. The judges were impressed with the strategy and execution of the campaign: “Church and Dwight have taken a product and expanded its value in a very clever way.”

Social & Community Initiative

Winner: LINDAL Group, Creating Inclusion Through Partnership:

LINDAL Group picked up the winning prize for LINDAL France’s long-standing partnership with a local organisation dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The judges said: A praiseworthy, long-term initiative that has been embedded into the supply chain every single day – a very worthy winner.”

Runner Up: Church & Dwight UK Ltd – STEM Outreach Programme

Church and Dwight came runner up for the work it has been doing with primary and secondary schools in the local community, delivering STEM workshops, and providing work experience opportunities. The judges said of the entry: ‘an inspiring programme that addresses the importance of science and technology skills in our industry.’

Young person of the Year

Bruno Rodreigues of Colep Packaging was awarded Young Person of the Year from the judges who remarked: ‘Bruno is thriving not only on the technical side, but also as an excellent communicator as demonstrated at the BAMA Innovation Day 2026.’

Aerosol in Action Award Photography – winner Volcke Aerosol UK

This year, four aerosol-inspired images from Church and Dwight, JagoPro, Volcke Aerosol, and Reabrook were shortlisted. Attendees voted on the day for their winner which this year was ’Somewhere over the rainbow’ by Volcke Aerosol UK.  

Special Recognition Award – Paul Sullivan DH Industries,

DH Industries’ Paul Sullivan was given the honorary ‘Special Recognition Award’. BAMA’s Chief executive, Patrick Heskins said of Paul: “For many years, Paul has been a positive and active supporter of not just BAMA, but aerosol associations worldwide, both personally and through his company. It was a delight to present him with the award and to see him follow in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps by bringing the next generation of the family into the business.”