Established in 1945, the Horners Annual Plastics Award has thrived under the joint administration of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) and The Worshipful Company of Horners. The diverse range of entries has consistently impressed judges and this high standard is anticipated to continue in 2005.

Previous winners include the Topper Sailing Dinghy, Vent-Axia’s whole house heat recovery system and most recently “The Eglu” chicken hutch developed by Omlet Ltd for urban dwellers. “The Eglu” impressed judges with its unique concept and distinctive form. Speaking on how the Award had helped his company, Omlet Director Simon Nichols stated:

"To win the Horners Award was not only a tremendous accolade, it also gave great impetus to the product and company during our formative stage".

The deadline for receipt of 2005 entries is Monday 8th August. The Award is formally presented to the winner by The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of London at the annual Banquet of the Horners Company due to take place on Thursday 6th October.

The Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation invite entries. For an application form and further details contact Hannah Price at the BPF on 020 7457 5032 or e-mail [email protected].

British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the UK trade association for the plastics industry - representing the whole supply chain including polymer producers, distributors, additives suppliers, machinery manufacturers, processors and recyclers.