Awards open for entry14 July 2025 
Entry deadline 3 October 2025
Stage 1: Remote Judging22 October - 26 November 2025
Finalist announcement15 December 2025
Stage 2:  Virtual Presentations26 January - 3 February 2026
Awards ceremony19 March 2026


 

Stage two judging dates

CategoryDate
Best Contribution to the Improvement of Urgent and Emergency CareMonday 26th January 2026
Best Technology Partnership with the NHSMonday 26th January 2026
Best Consultancy Partnership with the NHSMonday 26th January 2026
Best Pharmaceutical Partnership with the NHSMonday 26th January 2026
Most Effective Contribution to Integrated Health and CareTuesday 27th January 2026
Best Not for Profit Working in Partnership with the NHSTuesday 27th January 2026
Primary and Community Care Project of the YearTuesday 27th January 2026
Best Contribution to Improving the Efficiency of NHS servicesTuesday 27th January 2026
Healthcare Infrastructure Project of the YearWednesday 28th January 2026 
Most Effective Contribution to Improving Care for Those with Long-term ConditionsWednesday 28th January 2026 
Most Effective Contribution to Clinical RedesignWednesday 28th January 2026 
Most Impactful Use of Technology on Clinical PracticeWednesday 28th January 2026 
Patient Engagement and Experience Initiative of the YearThursday 29th January 2026
Best Educational Programme for the NHSThursday 29th January 2026
Environmental Sustainability Project of the YearThursday 29th January 2026
Most Impactful Project Addressing Health InequalitiesThursday 29th January 2026
Workforce and Wellbeing Initiative of the YearFriday 30th January 2026
Patient Safety Collaboration of the YearFriday 30th January 2026
Best Elective Care Recovery InitiativeFriday 30th January 2026
Staffing Solution of the YearMonday 2nd February 2026
Most Impactful Partnership in Population HealthMonday 2nd February 2026
Best Partnership Supporting Personalised Care PathwaysMonday 2nd February 2026
Best Partnership Delivering Virtual CareTuesday 3rd February 2026
Data Integration Project of the YearTuesday 3rd February 2026