Nominations for 2026 Ellies North American Awards Open Today

Nominations open today, July 1, for the North American 2026 Ellies Awards Program and will be accepted through July 17. This annual elevator industry awards program — distinct from Ellies Awards Europe — recognizes North American elevator and escalator vertical-transportation industry businesses that go above and beyond for their customers, employees, communities and the industry as a whole. Anyone can nominate a business, including your own, and the nominees will be voted on by you from August 3-7 to decide the winners. Ellies Awards will then be presented at the National Association of Elevator Contractors Convention in Chicago in September. There are 20-plus categories, including Best Consultancy, Best Family-Owned Business and Best Supplier for a range of products — cabs, doors, motors, traveling cables and more. If you have any questions or general feedback on the program, feel free to email