Innovation Awards to be presented October 28 at FiltXPO™ 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cary, NC, April 23, 2026 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, in collaboration with International Filtration News, has officially opened nominations for the 2026 FiltXPO™ Innovation Awards. Filtration professionals are invited to submit their most innovative products—or those of their customers—for industry-wide recognition.
The FiltXPO Innovation Awards celebrate excellence in filtration by honoring products and technologies introduced since FiltXPO 2023. Submissions are now being accepted across three categories.
Award Categories:
- Air Filtration Innovation
- Liquid Filtration Innovation
- Equipment Innovation
All nominations must be submitted by July 27, 2026. Finalists will be selected by INDA’s Technical Advisory Board, with the top three entries in each category advancing to the final round. Winners will be determined through industry voting hosted on the International Filtration News website.
Award recipients will be announced live at FiltXPO 2026, taking place October 28–29, 2026, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
For full award criteria and eligibility requirements, visit:
https://www.inda.org/awards/filtexpo-innovation-award.html
To submit a nomination, visit:
https://www.filtnews.com/filtxpo-awards/
For additional information, contact Matt O’Sickey, PhD, Director of Education & Technical Affairs, at mosickey@inda.org.
About INDA
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies across the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry to support business growth. Since 1968, INDA has helped members convene and connect, innovate, and grow through industry-leading events, professional development courses, market intelligence, test methods, consulting services, and advocacy.
INDA Media, the association’s business-to-business publishing arm, produces the International Fiber Journal and International Filtration News, reaching a global network of professionals who utilize fibers, filaments, and filtration systems to optimize performance across diverse applications.