CDMO LIVE AWARDS
Celebrating Outsourcing Excellence
Recognising the teams, companies, and individuals who are transforming biopharma outsourcing
The biopharmaceutical industry depends on exceptional partnerships between sponsors and contract manufacturers.
The CDMO Live Awards is the first awards of its kind, celebrating those who are setting new standards in external manufacturing excellence, driving innovation, and building the collaborative relationships that bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
Join us in Rotterdam on May 27th 2026 for an informal ceremoy during CDMO Live 2026, as we honour the very best in pharmaceutical outsourcing.
External Manufacturing Team of the Year
For pharmaceutical and biotech teams managing CDMO relationships
Celebrating teams who’ve achieved extraordinary results through strategic network design, operational excellence, and innovative partnership approaches. Whether you’ve optimised costs while improving quality, successfully navigated supply chain disruptions, or pioneered new collaboration models—we want to hear your story.
Who should enter: Team entry for external manufacturing, CMC, procurement, and supply chain teams
What we’re looking for: Strategic thinking, measurable performance improvements, innovative problem-solving
CDMO of the Year
For contract development and manufacturing organisations
Honouring CDMOs who’ve gone beyond traditional service provision to become true strategic partners. From technical innovation to sustainability leadership, from quality excellence to client relationship building—this award recognises CDMOs who are shaping the future of pharmaceutical outsourcing.
Who should enter: CDMOs of all sizes and specialisations
What we’re looking for: Technical excellence, partnership innovation, business growth, sustainability impact
Outsourcing Innovation Award
For breakthrough approaches, processes, or technologies
Celebrating the pioneers who are reshaping pharmaceutical outsourcing through innovative thinking and exceptional execution. Whether it is a game-changing process to implementing new technologies—this award recognises innovations that deliver measurable results and have the potential to transform industry practices.
Who can be nominated: Pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, CDMOs, consultants, technology providers, and collaborative teams
What we’re looking for: Breakthrough innovation, measurable impact, implementation excellence, scalability potential
Ready to Enter?
The pharmaceutical outsourcing industry needs to celebrate its success stories, innovative approaches, and exceptional people. Whether you’re a team that’s transformed external manufacturing performance, a CDMO that’s redefined partnership excellence, or an individual who’s influenced positive industry change—these awards are your opportunity to gain the recognition you deserve.
The CDMO Live Awards are free to enter
Key Dates
📅 March 31, 2026 – Entry deadline (11:59 PM GMT)
📅 April 30, 2026 – Finalists announced
📅 May 27th 2026 – Winners revealed at CDMO Live 2026, Rotterdam