British Glass has announced that the Glass Focus Awards 2025 will take place on Thursday 20 November at the Marriott Hotel Piccadilly in Manchester. This prestigious event celebrates the achievements of the UK glass industry, bringing together manufacturers, designers, and innovators for an evening of recognition and inspiration.
Entry Details and Award Categories
Organised annually by British Glass, the awards honour excellence across various categories such as innovation, sustainability, design, and workforce development. Entries open at the beginning of July, encouraging organisations to submit their most impactful projects and initiatives from the past year.
Highlights from 2024
Last year’s awards, held in Leeds, showcased a strong field of competitors. Stoelzle Flaconnage earned both Company of the Year and Design of the Year – Container. Other prominent winners included Saint-Gobain Glass, Ardagh Glass Packaging, Encirc, Glass Futures, and Pilkington UK, which was honoured for its transparent conductive glass innovation.
Looking Ahead to Manchester
The 2025 ceremony promises to be an exciting night filled with celebration and networking, as professionals from across the industry gather to share their achievements and discuss the future of glass manufacturing. With sustainability and design at the forefront of industry priorities, the awards reflect the evolving role of glass in modern architecture, packaging, and beyond. 
Source: Britglass with additional information added by Glass Balkan
