OCTOBER 12-15, 2026
Huntington Place
Detroit, MI
OCTOBER 12-15, 2026
Huntington Place
Detroit, MI
#TheBatteryShow
We are thrilled to announce the Battery Awards 2026, the premier recognition of innovation, excellence, and leadership in the battery and EV industry. Presented live at The Battery Show North America, these awards celebrate the trailblazers who are shaping the future of electrification, sustainability, safety, and advanced technologies.
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Battery Innovation of the Year Recognizes a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology (e.g., solid-state, lithium-metal, novel chemistry). Battery Innovation of the Year Recognizes a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology (e.g., solid-state, lithium-metal, novel chemistry). | Battery Innovation of the Year Recognizes a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology (e.g., solid-state, lithium-metal, novel chemistry). Sustainability & Circular Economy Excellence Award Honoring leadership in eco-conscious production, recycling, or design. | Battery Innovation of the Year Recognizes a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology (e.g., solid-state, lithium-metal, novel chemistry). Battery Manufacturer of the Year Recognizing outstanding performance in production scale, quality, and innovation. |
Aerospace Battery System of the Year Recognizing innovative battery systems that meet the demanding energy density, weight, performance, and safety requirements of aerospace applications. Aerospace Battery System of the Year Recognizing innovative battery systems that meet the demanding energy density, weight, performance, and safety requirements of aerospace applications. | Aerospace Battery System of the Year Recognizing innovative battery systems that meet the demanding energy density, weight, performance, and safety requirements of aerospace applications. Battery Safety Technology of the Year Recognizes innovations that prevent or mitigate thermal runaway and safety risks. | Aerospace Battery System of the Year Recognizing innovative battery systems that meet the demanding energy density, weight, performance, and safety requirements of aerospace applications. Battery Startup of the Year Recognizing an emerging battery company demonstrating exceptional innovation, commercial potential, and the ability to address critical industry challenges through new technologies, products, or business models. |
EV Design Excellence Award Recognizing outstanding achievements in EV design that successfully blend aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. EV Design Excellence Award Recognizing outstanding achievements in EV design that successfully blend aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. | EV Design Excellence Award Recognizing outstanding achievements in EV design that successfully blend aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. EV Charging Innovation Excellence Award Recognizing groundbreaking advancements in EV charging technology that significantly improve charging speed, reliability, accessibility, or user experience. | EV Design Excellence Award Recognizing outstanding achievements in EV design that successfully blend aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Project of the Year Recognizing an outstanding grid-scale energy storage project that advances grid reliability, resilience, flexibility, or renewable energy integration. |
Battery Manufacturing Technology Award Recognizing an innovative manufacturing technology, process, or equipment solution that improves battery production efficiency, quality, safety, scalability, or cost. Battery Manufacturing Technology Award Recognizing an innovative manufacturing technology, process, or equipment solution that improves battery production efficiency, quality, safety, scalability, or cost. | Battery Manufacturing Technology Award Recognizing an innovative manufacturing technology, process, or equipment solution that improves battery production efficiency, quality, safety, scalability, or cost. Battery Materials Innovation of the Year Recognizing a breakthrough in battery materials that improves performance, safety, sustainability, cost, or manufacturability. | Battery Manufacturing Technology Award Recognizing an innovative manufacturing technology, process, or equipment solution that improves battery production efficiency, quality, safety, scalability, or cost. Battery Software & Digital Innovation of the Year Recognizing innovative software, AI, data analytics, simulation, or digital solution that advances battery development, manufacturing, performance, or lifecycle management. |
Battery Supply Chain Excellence Award Recognizing outstanding leadership in strengthening the battery supply chain through sourcing, localization, traceability, logistics, resilience, or strategic partnerships. Battery Supply Chain Excellence Award Recognizing outstanding leadership in strengthening the battery supply chain through sourcing, localization, traceability, logistics, resilience, or strategic partnerships. | Battery Supply Chain Excellence Award Recognizing outstanding leadership in strengthening the battery supply chain through sourcing, localization, traceability, logistics, resilience, or strategic partnerships. Battery Pack Innovation of the Year Recognizing an innovative battery pack design or technology that advances performance, safety, energy density, thermal management, integration, or manufacturability. | Battery Supply Chain Excellence Award Recognizing outstanding leadership in strengthening the battery supply chain through sourcing, localization, traceability, logistics, resilience, or strategic partnerships. Battery Management System (BMS) Innovation of the Year Recognizing an innovative battery management system that improves battery safety, performance, reliability, efficiency, diagnostics, or lifetime. |