IPAF Announces Shortlist for Working at Height Awards 2026

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Working at Height Awards, following a judges’ meeting held last week to review entries from across the powered access sector.

The awards will be presented on 29 October 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando, Florida.

The awards will be presented on 29 October 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando, Florida, following the Working at Height Conference earlier that day. The annual event in North America brings together MEWP manufacturers, rental companies, contractors and suppliers to celebrate outstanding achievements in safety, innovation and performance.

IPAF has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Working at Height Awards.

Entries across six award categories were assessed by an independent panel of judges comprising Tom Smith, National Lift Truck; Matthew Eckstine, Eckstine & Inc; Cory Rohs, 3-E Safety Services; and Peter Douglas, IPAF. IPAF extends its sincere thanks to the judging panel for their time, expertise and commitment in selecting this year’s finalists.

2026 Working at Height Awards Shortlist

Safety Innovation – OEM/Supplier

• DICA – LevelRight Adjustable Outrigger Pads
• Skyjack – LanyardGO
• The Franklin Safety Group – The Franklin Stabilizer Safety System
• Trackunit – IrisX platform

Safety and Culture Leadership Excellence – Rental

• National Lift Truck
• Sunbelt Rentals

Technology Innovation

• JLG – JLG’s Visual Remote Assistant
• Kask America – ZENITH X2 FULL BRIM
• Skyjack – SKYPROTECT & SKYPROTECT+
• Tracked Lifts – Platform Basket Spider 30.14
• United Rentals – United Rentals’ Equipment Agent  

New Product Award – Scissor Lifts

• Haulotte – Haulotte HS6395 E PRO
• JLG – JLG’s micro-sized scissor lift
• MEC – Micro 19®-XD+
• Skyjack – SJ3232 E Electric Drive Scissor Lift 

New Product Award – Boom Lifts

• JLG – 600AJ+ and 860SJ+ Boom Lifts
• Manitou – MRT 4080
• Niftylift – SP34N
• Skyjack – SJ45 AJN and SJ45 ARJN Battery-Powered Electric Slab Booms
• SOS Equipment – MTE270EX

New Product Award – Atrium/Compact Crawlers

• CMC North America – CMC 90i
• Palazzani – Palazzani XTJ 170+ ECO
• Tracked Lifts – Platform Basket Spider 30.14

Peter Douglas, CEO & Managing Director of IPAF, said: “The quality of entries this year was extremely high, reflecting the industry’s continued commitment to improving safety, developing innovative solutions and delivering excellence across the powered access sector. The shortlisted companies and products represent some of the best work taking place in the industry today, and we congratulate all finalists on their achievement in reaching this stage of the awards process.”

• For more information and to secure your place at the Working at Height Conference & Awards 2026, visit www.workingatheightevent.com.