ISPE Reveals Finalists for 2026 Facility of the Year Awards at Annual Conference
ISPE Unveils Finalists for 2026 Facility of the Year Awards
On February 4, 2026, at the prestigious ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference held in San Diego, California, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) announced the finalists for the 2026 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA). This announcement marks a significant milestone in recognizing excellence within the pharmaceutical industry.
Mike Martin, the President and CEO of ISPE, emphasized the importance of these awards by stating, "Each FOYA submission finalist has met the rigorous standards of the FOYA program and has demonstrated exceptional innovation and ingenuity." This statement sets the tone for the recognition of the finalists, who are not just participants but pioneers setting new benchmarks in pharmaceutical design and operations.
Key Finalists for 2026 FOYA
The list of finalists showcases a diverse array of projects from leading pharmaceutical companies worldwide, each exemplifying cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. Here are some highlights:
1. AstraZeneca
- Project: Commercial Cell Therapy Facility
- Location: Rockville, Maryland, USA
2. Bayer AG
- Project: SOLIDA-1
- Location: Leverkusen, Germany
3. BSP Pharmaceuticals SpA
- Project: An integrated state-of-the-art site for ADCs DS and DP, from IND to commercial supply
- Location: Latina, Italy
4. Chugai Pharma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
- Project: FJ3 Project
- Location: Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan
5. Eli Lilly and Company
- Project: Lilly Concord
- Location: Concord, North Carolina, USA
6. FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
- Project: FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Holly Springs – Galaxy Project
- Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina, USA
7. Kite Pharma
- Project: Sustainable Facility Design in T-Cell Factory Expansion
- Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA
8. Moderna, Inc.
- Project: Marlborough Facility of the Year
- Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA
The finalists also include numerous other distinguished projects from international companies such as Merck, Sanofi, and Johnson & Johnson, showcasing the global nature of advancements in pharmaceutical engineering.
Award Categories and Recognition
The winners for the different categories of FOYA, including Innovation, Operations, Supply Chain, Pharma 4.0™, and Social Impact, will be recognized at the 2026 ISPE Europe Annual Conference to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on April 20. Additionally, an overall winner will be presented at the FOYA Banquet during the 2026 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo scheduled for October in Washington, DC.
About the Facility of the Year Awards
Established in 2005, the Facility of the Year Awards program serves as a prestigious platform for celebrating state-of-the-art projects that embrace innovative technologies aimed at enhancing product quality. This initiative not only acknowledges exceptional facility designs but also highlights the crucial contribution of technology in improving the pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.
ISPE continues to empower its members, comprising over 25,000 professionals globally, through advancements in regulatory, technical, and scientific knowledge across the pharmaceutical lifecycle.
For more information about FOYA and the remarkable advancements in pharmaceutical engineering, visit ISPE.org/FOYA.
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