2026 CAAF Architectural Acoustics Industry Awards
Honoring the Forces of Acoustics · Co-creating a Serene Future
Background of the Event
As the pursuit of a better quality of life deepens, building acoustics — the "invisible art" — is comprehensively shaping our sensory world. With the advancement of national strategies such as "Healthy China" and "Green Building," coupled with consumer upgrades and the shifting demands of the post-pandemic era, high-quality acoustic environments have become an essential requirement. The deep integration of new materials, smart technologies, and active noise control is driving the industry toward greater systematization and digitization. A vast, billion-dollar blue ocean market for acoustics has taken shape, and the consumer shift from merely "hearing sound" to "hearing it clearly and beautifully" has become an irreversible trend of our times.
Against this backdrop, the CAAF China Architectural Acoustic Fair Organizing Committee is proud to launch the "2026 CAAF Architectural Acoustics Industry Awards." The event features multiple award categories across three main areas: Brands, Products, and Engineering Contractors. Guided by principles of Fairness, Justice, Public Benefit, Openness, and Professionalism, it will conduct a comprehensive scan of the industry chain to discover and honor pioneering forces that have achieved excellence in technological innovation, quality manufacturing, market expansion, and engineering practice, giving a voice to outstanding enterprises and products.
This is more than just an awards program; it is a grand event to document industrial value and establish industry benchmarks. We hope this event will serve as a nexus to set industry standards, promote advanced practices, and deepen the integration of industry, academia, research, and application, injecting powerful momentum into the sector's development.
We sincerely invite all industry peers — material manufacturers, equipment suppliers, design institutes, engineering contractors, and more — to participate: submit your entries to showcase your strengths and achievements; stay tuned to witness the industry's finest moments. Let us shape sound with technology and inscribe craftsmanship with honor, gathering sparks to form a galaxy of stars, and together build a harmonious and healthy "Serene Future"!
I. Award Categories
【Brand Awards】
Recognizing industry-leading enterprises, specialized champions in niche fields, and rapidly emerging dark horses of the year, honoring their market leadership, user reputation, and brand resilience.Ø Industry Leading Brand
Ø Industry Excellence Brand
Ø Industry Rising Star Brand
【Product Awards】
Focusing on breakthrough acoustic materials, sound insulation systems, sound-absorbing components, smart acoustic devices, etc., honoring their outstanding performance in function, design, and environmental friendliness.Ø Industry Star Product
Ø Industry High-Quality Product
Ø Industry Innovative Product
【Engineering Contractor Awards】
Honoring the perfect practitioners — those exceptional teams that turn blueprints into reality and create exemplary acoustic projects across various fields.Ø Industry Excellence Engineering Contractor
Ø Industry Influential Engineering Contractor
Ø Industry Rising Star Engineering Contractor
II. Application Process
Application & Submission Period: From now until March 10, 2026
How to Apply:
Download the "Application Guidelines and Submission Materials" template via the link at the bottom of the application form.
Fill out the template as required and send it to: caafzhang@126.com
Email Subject Line Must Read: "Building Acoustics Awards + [Award Category] + [Company Name]"
Upon sending, your application is complete. Please package files as shown in the example image (see original page).
Scan the QR code
Complete the submission template:
III. Application Guidelines
This awards program is non-profit and free of charge.
Participating companies must confirm that submitted products are their original work. The Organizing Committee bears no responsibility for legal disputes arising from intellectual property infringement; such matters must be resolved by the participating company, which will bear any resulting losses.
A single company may apply for a maximum of two categories, with up to two awards per category.
By submitting images and text materials, participating companies implicitly agree to their use for event promotion and on-site display.
Submission of application materials signifies the participant's full understanding and acceptance of all rules and terms. The organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant or revoke any award for violation of these conditions. The organizer holds final interpretation rights for this event.
Note: This awards program is open only to registered participating entities.
IV. Evaluation Process
Preliminary Review (By March 10, 2026)
The organizer will collect and screen all submissions to select those meeting the application requirements.Online Voting (March 20 - April 10, 2026)
Please follow the official Facebook or LinkedIn account of the organizer (CAAF). The voting platform address will be announced on the account before March 20, 2026.Final Review (April 15-25, 2026)
A panel of expert judges organized by the host will conduct the final scoring and selection.
V. Announcement & Awards Ceremony
Ceremony Date: May 11, 2026
Ceremony Venue: On-site at the 2026 CAAF China Acoustic Industry Expo
VI. Required Application Materials
A. Brand Awards
Company registered capital
Company founding date
Company scale (number of employees, etc.)
Annual production value
Service regions across China
Number of clients served
Self-owned brands or key products (if any, with description and images)
International certifications or honors received (if any, with description and images)
Scanned copy of Business License
Company Logo or Brand Logo (provide vector file, e.g., AI format)
Product testing report issued by a public institution within the past year (high-resolution scan)
Supporting materials for industry recognition (e.g., scanned copies of honor certificates)
Supporting materials for advertising efforts (e.g., case studies of TV, online, magazine, outdoor ads; advertising invoices)
B. Product Awards
*(Items 1-10 same as Brand Awards)*
11. Introduction and high-resolution images of the submitted product (JPG format, at least 2MB, 300 dpi, max 5 images)
12. Product testing report issued by a public institution within the past year (high-resolution scan)
13. Patent certificates obtained
14. Product certification certificates obtained (high-resolution scans)
15. Honor certificates issued by government units or associations (high-resolution scans)
C. Engineering Contractor Awards
*(Items 1-10 same as Brand Awards)*
11. High-resolution images of the submitted project (JPG format, at least 2MB, 300 dpi, max 10 images)
12. Project design and construction description document (must include: Project Name, Area, Cost, City, Main Products Used, Design & Construction Unit, Design Description; minimum 500 words, Song font, size 5) — A template is provided (Attachment 1).
13. Client acknowledgment documents (e.g., project acceptance form signed/stamped by client, client satisfaction feedback)
14. Acoustic testing reports related to the project (provide scanned copies)
VII. Contact Information of the Organizing Committee
Contact Person: Ms. Zhang
Phone: 13760724680 (same number for WeChat)
Email: caafzhang@126.com