The GRAPAS Innovations Awards, to be presented during Victam International 2026 in Utrecht, The Netherlands, recognise technical innovations, processes, and services applicable to the flour and rice milling industries. The awards aim to highlight developments introduced to the market since January 2019 that demonstrate novelty, measurable improvements in operational efficiency and/or safety, and clear practical value for industry application. Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of international industry experts, with participation open to both exhibitors and non-exhibitors whose innovations meet the stated eligibility criteria.
Judging
A panel of independent, international industry experts will judge the entries. Their selection will be final. The Award will be announced during Victam International 2026 in Utrecht, The Netherlands on June 2nd, 2026.
How to enter
To participate, a nomination must be an innovation, process or service suitable and applicable to flour or rice milling industry and comply with the following:
1. Have been introduced to the market after January 2019
2. Be new
3. Make a contribution to efficiency and/or safety
4. Demonstrate significant practical value
5. Applications can be made by both exhibitors and non-exhibitors
To submit your entry, please complete the application form below prior to March 27th 2026, and submit it by email to the address shown.
As the shortlist of nominations will be displayed at Victam International 2026, please be prepared to help supply a display (details of size and dimensions to be forwarded following application submission) to be set up in the Awards Area at Victam.
The Award
The winner will receive a Certificate plus a GRAPAS trophy. Runner’s Up will receive a Certificate of Achievement plus a trophy.
Registration
To submit your entry please answer the questions below, prior to March 27th 2026, and submit them by email to the address: joyn@perendale.co.uk
- Name product/service*
- When was product/service introduced to the market?*
- What is new about the product/service?*
Please provide supporting information - Advantage of this product/service over existing ones.*
Please provide supporting information and/or website links