Nominations are now open for the 2026 Construction Machinery Middle Awards, the CMME team has announced.
Presented by Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME), the region’s definitive trade title in the construction equipment and allied industries sector, this year’s awards programme features several different groups of categories focusing on: Machinery, Mining Equipment, Access, Concrete, Sustainable Machinery, Companies and Projects, as well as people and specialists, with a total of 26 categories up for grabs in the 2026 edition.
The deadline for nominations is June 1, and the awards will be presented at a gala dinner event to be held on June 25 in Dubai at a 5-star venue, which will be confirmed soon, said the CMME team. Read about all the award and nomination categories by clicking here.
The last 18 months have seen a flurry of activity and achievements in the global and regional construction equipment sector, with global events such as Bauma and regional ones like the Heavy Equipment Connect organised in Dammam by CPI Trade Media showcasing new machines, models and technologies, including new launches that have targeted the Middle East region. Add to this the widening of construction and infrastructure-building activity in the region in the last few years, and there emerges a plethora of products and projects that are worthy of recognition and celebration.
For 2026, the CMME team noted that the awards programme now features new categories, such as Wheel Loader of the Year, Mining Truck, Excavator, and Crushing and Screening of the Year, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognise invaluable contributors to the regional equipment industry.
Companies across the construction equipment and allied landscape are welcome to participate by submitting nominations in categories that are of interest including: OEM brands, distributors, rental companies, service providers and other suppliers.
Symbol of excellence
“The Construction Machinery Middle East Awards is a symbol of excellence that resonates in the industry among clients and peers. These awards shine a spotlight on technological leaders propelling the construction equipment industry. Since inception in 2022, the awards have grown steadily to become the most significant regional platform to recognise innovation and excellence in the construction equipment sector in the Middle East and beyond,” said Anirban Bagchi, Head of Content, Construction Machinery Middle East and Truck & Fleet Middle East, at CPI Trade Media.
“The inaugural event captured the imagination and attention of the industry, and following strong participation and suggestions from players in the industry, since then we’ve added categories steadily to give companies and individuals a powerful platform to demonstrate excellence. We’ll be recognising excellence across 26 distinct categories in 2026, covering the entire gamut of the industry – from earthmoving and cranes to lifting projects and after-sales excellence,” highlighted Bagchi.
“In addition, we’ve completely changed our website and the process of nomination. Participants can now submit multiple nominations (up to 5 at a time) and have the ability to view the entire nomination form in advance.”
An independent panel of judges will work with the CMME team to judge the nominations, and the results of the voting will enable the CMME team to create a shortlist and pick winners. The shortlist is expected to be announced two weeks in advance of the gala event, the CMME team said.
Read more about the 2026 Construction Machinery Middle East Awards by clicking here.
