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3 November 2026 | London, UK

EUROPEAN BIOPROCESSING EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE

The Vita D'or European Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding achievements across bioprocessing, bioformulation, ADC manufacturing, outsourcing, and biomanufacturing innovation.

We're celebrating:

  • Biopharma companies driving breakthroughs in process development, manufacturing, and commercialisation
  • CDMOs, CMOs, CROs, and technology providers accelerating scale, quality, and operational excellence
  • Collaborative partnerships that are redefining what's possible in biomanufacturing

The Awards will be presented alongside the Biomanufacturing Leaders' Summit, bringing together the communities behind Biologics Manufacturing UK, BioFormulate Live, and BioOutsourcing Europe for an evening dedicated to recognising excellence, innovation, and industry impact.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The organising committee of the Vita D'or European Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2026 will call for nominations from the European biopharma community for various award categories. All entries and nominations will be considered and submitted to the judging panel. Based on the number of nominations and the assessment process, the top 5–7 entries in each category will be shortlisted. From these top 5–7 entries, the award winner will be determined by voting results from the European biopharma community.

CONCEPT & CRITERIA

2026 AWARDS TIMELINE

WHY OUR AWARDS?

IMAPAC has been serving the Biopharma industry for the past 14 years. We pride ourselves in organising conferences in a revolutionising industry and providing new opportunities for those who participate.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

  1. The organisation should be involved in biopharmaceutical development, manufacturing, formulation, ADCs, or outsourcing.
  2. The organisation should have operations, clients, or demonstrated impact in Europe, or at least have solutions/technology/pipeline that can be implemented for the European market.
  3. The organisation should have displayed significant developments in the past few years.

CRITERIA TO WIN THE AWARDS

Based on the number of nominations and assessment, the top 5–7 entries under each category will be shortlisted. From these top 5–7 entries, the award winner will be determined by voting results from the European biopharma community. Organisations with the most votes will win the award in their respective category.

Award Categories

Biomanufacturing
Excellence in mAbs Manufacturing
Excellence in Vaccine Manufacturing
Excellence in ADC Manufacturing
Excellence in Recombinant Protein Manufacturing
Excellence in Bispecific Antibody Manufacturing
Excellence in Cell Culture & Upstream Processing
Excellence in Downstream Processing & Purification
Excellence in Operational Excellence & Lean Manufacturing
Excellence in Fill-Finish & Aseptic Manufacturing
Excellence in Cell Culture & Upstream Processing
Best Digital Transformation in Biomanufacturing
Excellence in Sustainable Biomanufacturing
Best Bioprocessing Supplier Award - Engineering and Facility Design
Excellence in AI & Data Analytics for Process Robustness
Best Continuous/Intensified Manufacturing Pioneer
Bioformulation Innovation & Excellence
Best CDMO for Biologics Manufacturing
Best CDMO for Advanced Modalities Manufacturing
Best Bioprocessing Equipment & Systems Provider
Best Fill-Finish & Aseptic Technology Provider
Best Engineering & Facility Design Partner
Best Single-Use Technology Provider
Best Digital Transformation in Biomanufacturing
Best Continuous/Intensified Manufacturing Pioneer
Best Digital / AI Solution in Biomanufacturing
Best Innovation in Upstream Processing Technology
Best Innovation in Downstream Processing Technology
Best Cold Chain & Biologics Logistics Partner
Best Analytical & Process Monitoring Solution Provider
Best Sustainable Manufacturing Technology Provider
Best Emerging Bioprocessing Technology Company
Overall Best Biomanufacturing Solution Provider
Outsourcing Strategy & Leadership
Excellence in Outsourcing Strategy
Excellence in External Quality Oversight
Outsourcing Leadership Team of the Year
Excellence in Agile Manufacturing Network Strategy
Best Outsourcing Programme for Advanced Modalities
Excellence in Alliance Management
Excellence in Risk Management & Supply Continuity
Emerging Biotech Outsourcing Excellence Award
Excellence in Outsourced CMC Management
Excellence in Digital Transformation Across External Manufacturing
Excellence in Global Outsourcing Network Expansion
Excellence in Strategic Outsourcing Innovation
Excellence in Cross-Functional Outsourcing Collaboration
CDMO Excellence
Best Regulatory and Quality Compliance
Excellence in Client Service & Partnership
Digital Transformation Partner
Best Application of AI & Advanced Analytics
Supply Chain Excellence
Manufacturing Operations
Analytical Testing and Characterization
Best Long-Term Manufacturing Partnership
Best Technical Transfer Partnership
Excellence in Flexible Manufacturing Capacity
Best Fill-Finish Outsourcing Partner
Early-Stage Process Development (Upstream/Downstream)
Overall Outsourcing Excellence Award
Formulation Science & Innovation
Excellence in Biologics Formulation (mAbs)
Excellence in Biologics Formulation (Bi-specific Antibodies)
Excellence in ADC & Complex Conjugate Formulation
Excellence in Advanced Therapies Formulation (Cell & Gene Therapy)
Excellence in RNA & LNP Formulation Development
Excellence in Vaccine Formulation & Adjuvant Innovation
Best ADC Formulation & Linker-Payload Technology
Formulation Innovation Award
Best Formulation Scientist of the Year
BioFormulation Leader of the Year
Drug Product & CMC Excellence
Excellence in Integrated Formulation & Drug Product Development
Excellence in CMC & Drug Product Development Strategy
Excellence in Late-Stage Formulation & Process Development
Excellence in Fill-Finish & Sterile Drug Product Manufacturing
Excellence in Aseptic Fill-Finish & Drug Product Manufacturing
Excellence in Formulation Supply Chain (Clinical to Commercial)
Launch Excellence in Drug Product Development
Formulation Technology Providers
Overall Best BioFormulation Solution Provider
Best Advanced Therapies (CGT) Formulation Technology Provider
Best RNA / LNP Delivery Technology Provider
Best ADC & Bioconjugate Formulation Technology Provider
Best Biologics Formulation Technology Provider – mAbs
Best Excipient & Stabilisation Solution Provider
Best High-Concentration Formulation Technology Provider
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION
3 November 2026 | London, UK

FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Matt Lockwood

Senior Business Development Manager

[email protected]

Harry Liddiard

Project Manager

[email protected]
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