Outstanding exhibitors from across the outdoor living industry were recognised on Tuesday 7 July at the SOLEX World Cup Awards Event, where the annual SOLEX Stand and Product Awards celebrated excellence in exhibition design, product innovation and sustainability.
Inspired by this year’s World Cup theme, the awards event brought exhibitors and visitors together to celebrate the creativity, innovation and exceptional standards showcased throughout SOLEX 2026.
Each of the seven award categories was judged by a different independent industry expert, ensuring every award benefited from specialist knowledge and experience. From exhibition stand design to product innovation, each category was assessed on its own merits, recognising the businesses that had made an outstanding contribution to this year’s exhibition.
SOLEX 2026 Award Winners
Best Large Stand
Winner: Kettler
Recognised for its open and accessible exhibition stand, welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable team and impressive range of products.
Best Medium Stand (Sponsored by LOFA Partner NFU)
Winner: Extreme Lounging
Awarded for an engaging and eye-catching stand that combined bold branding with excellent use of space.
Best Small Stand
Winner: Kadai
Recognised for its creative use of space, distinctive theming and imaginative use of materials, creating an inviting and memorable exhibition stand.
Best Individual Product
Winner: Rago – Corten Effect Cylinder Planter
Recognised for its striking design and strong retail appeal, making it an outstanding showpiece product for garden centres and retail displays.
Best Eco-Friendly Product
Winner: Tripod Home – Love Bench
Awarded for its exceptional sustainability credentials, with the Love Bench crafted from salvaged teak roots and demonstrating how environmental responsibility and outstanding craftsmanship can go hand in hand.
Best BBQ Product
Winner: Dometic – Carri Chef 50
Recognised for its versatility, compact design and excellent performance within one of the outdoor living sector’s most competitive product categories.
Best Furniture Product (Sponsored by CKCA)
Winner: Bramblecrest – Prague Bench
Awarded for its clean contemporary styling, quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
The SOLEX Stand and Product Awards continue to recognise the businesses that drive the outdoor living industry forward through innovation, creativity and excellence. SOLEX and LOFA congratulate all this year’s winners and thank every exhibitor, visitor, sponsor and partner for contributing to another successful exhibition.
A special thank you is also extended to the seven independent industry experts who generously gave their time and expertise to judge this year’s awards, helping to recognise the outstanding quality and innovation on display throughout SOLEX 2026.
