Clone of Awards Nomination Form (Innovation of the Year)

CRA Product Innovation Award 2026

Use this form to submit your nomination for the CRA Product Innovation Award 2026. This award recognises an innovative product that has made a significant contribution to concrete repair, protection or associated works.
1. The nomination is open to all current CRA member companies

2. The nomination can be self-nominated or submitted on behalf of another member company.

3. Companies are permitted to submit one entry per category only.

4. Submission must come from a current CRA member and both the nominating company and the manufacturer of the nominated product must be current CRA members at the time of submission and remain as members at the date of the Awards Ceremony (20/11/26).
Please read the form carefully, try to complete all the relevant sections and use the tick boxes to confirm what has been included with the application.

Please note that the names and imagery submitted as part of this nomination will be used on all marketing and promotional activities involved with the awards. Please send a high-res company logo along with your application.
Checklist of items to include (please tick to indicate enclosures being sent):
Nominating Company
Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Manufacturer of nominated product (if different)
Product Name
Date product launched

MonthDayYear
Date
- Please complete each of the following and ensure you provide as much information as possible. (You may refer to enclosures where applicable.)
- 1. Product overview
  Please provide a general description of the product. Include the product type, its primary function, the materials science or technology behind it, the manufacturer, and the date it was first introduced or used in the UK concrete repair/protection sector.
- 2. What makes this product innovative?
  Describe the specific innovation. How does this product differ from existing solutions on the market? What problem does it solve or what improvement does it deliver? Why were these innovations incorporated or chosen?
- 3. Technical performance and evidence
  What evidence supports the product's performance claims? Include test data, independent accreditation, approvals, or certification. What are the key performance metrics and how were they demonstrated?
- 4.In-use application and real-world results
  Describe a specific project or application where this product has been used. Include the project type, location, the challenges faced, why this product was selected, and the outcomes achieved. Please include supporting evidence (photographs, case study, testimonial).
- 5. Environmental and sustainability benefits
  Does the product offer any environmental or sustainability advantages? For example, reduced carbon footprint, lower waste, extended asset life, use of recycled or low-impact materials, improved whole-life value. Please include any data or evidence where available.
- 6. Health, safety and ease of use
  Does the product improve health and safety on site, or make application safer or simpler for operatives? Please outline any relevant considerations, improvements, or supporting evidence.
- 7. Industry impact and wider benefit
  How has this product benefited the wider concrete repair industry, its clients, or the built environment? Has it influenced specifications, standards, or working practice? Has it been adopted across multiple projects or sectors?
- 8. Why should this product win the CRA Product Innovation Award 2026
  
  Please summarise in no more than 250 words (applicable to this question only) 0/250
- Upload all supporting files (please save all files clearly with the apprentice name included in the document title)
  
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- CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES IS 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
  
  If you have any questions, please contact CRA on 01420 471615.
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CRA Product Innovation Award 2026