Open to all companies exhibiting at ProMat 2013, the MHIA has defined two categories for the award, one for the best new innovation and another for the best innovation of an existing product.

Finalists will participate in an on-site demonstration during which judges will evaluate new products, product lines, technologies, services and new applications of existing products for their benefit to return on investment, cost savings and customer satisfaction.

Initial presentations for each innovation will begin at 8am on the 21st January 2013, with selected finalists performing a demonstration on the show floor for the judges.

Submissions are now being accepted.