2 min read - 13 Feb, 2026
Make UK announces National Manufacturing Award winners
Coventry-based Evtec Automotive has struck gold at Make UK’s National Manufacturing Awards, picking up two accolades, including being named Manufacturer of the Year. Held in London, the awards recognise the achievements of companies from across the UK in a range of key business areas.
Evtec, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, was presented with the national Health, Safety & Wellbeing Award, having won the same award for the Midlands Region back in November. It was also crowned the ‘winner of winners’, picking up the Manufacturer of the Year against other companies that had also won national awards in six other categories.
Evtec’s business intrinsically depends on the health and wellbeing of its employees to manufacture, assemble and deliver high-quality assemblies to global OEMs. The reward was given in recognition of the transformational nature of the company’s approach to health, safety and wellbeing, including changing its practices to enable the recruitment of those with disabilities and other different backgrounds.
Through investment in systems, culture, and people, Evtec Automotive has created a workplace that is safer, healthier, and more inclusive, and an environment where every employee takes ownership.
(L-R) Jez Hunt, Plant Manager and Jane Billson, head of ESG at Evtec, joined by Make UK CEO, Stephen Phipson.
Jane Billson, head of ESG at Evtec, said: “We are very proud to receive these awards, which clearly demonstrate the dedication of every member of our team, whose passion and care continue to make Evtec a safer, healthier and more inclusive place to work.”
Stephen Phipson, chief executive of Make UK, added: “These awards are a testament to the dynamic companies and individuals working within engineering and manufacturing. The sector remains at the heart of creating wealth in the UK and, as we grow our economy, there will be a bright future for companies and individuals that make the most of their talent.”
In addition, the following companies received national awards:
• Bowers & Jones – Business Growth & Strategy
• Dyer Engineering – Developing Future Talent
• Airbond – Environment & Sustainability
• Lisi Aerospace – Innovation
• Acres Engineering – Manufacturing Impact
• Lionel Hitchen – SME of the Year
