The 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs), organized by IPAF and Rental & Access International, were unveiled on October 15 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The awards, a premier showcase for excellence in the powered access industry, drew more than 140 entries from around the world. Industry leaders, innovators, and safety experts gathered to celebrate honors across 13 categories spanning product development, sustainability, safety, digital transformation, training excellence, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

The judging panel comprised Dr. Ren Huili, Vice President of Zoomlion and General Manager of Zoomlion Aerial Work Machinery; Shaikha Ben Mahfoudh, Training Manager at Dayim Equipment Rental; Kai Schliephake, IPAF President and CEO and Managing Director of PartnerLift; Stephanie Erasmus, Owner of Kwick Access Rentals; and Abdullah Tuncer, Founder and Deputy Secretary-General of Platformder and IPAF Turkey Country Manager.

As part of IPAF's broader event program, the IAPAs bring together powered access professionals worldwide to share knowledge and celebrate achievements. The next edition was announced for May 12–13, 2027, in Budapest, Hungary.

To better reflect industry developments, the 2027 IAPAs will introduce major changes to the judging criteria. Registration details will be announced soon.