Photo Gallery: 2026 Innovation Awards Ceremony

PTEN recognized the manufacturers behind this year's award-winning tools, equipment, and technologies during a ceremony at AAPEX 2026 in Las Vegas.

The 2026 PTEN Innovation Awards winners were recognized during a special awards ceremony at AAPEX in Las Vegas on Nov. 3. Hosted by EndeavorB2B, the ceremony brought together manufacturers and industry professionals to celebrate the latest advancements in automotive tools, equipment, and technology. Representatives from winning companies took the stage to accept their awards across a variety of categories, including diagnostics, hand tools, shop equipment, tool storage, and more. Take a look at some of the highlights from the ceremony and the manufacturers recognized for their innovations.

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Nadine Atiya

Nadine Atiya

Editor-in-Chief | PTEN and Professional Distributor

Nadine Atiya is the editor-in-chief of Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been covering the automotive aftermarket since 2021, after graduating from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and marketing. 

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