Run by the NHS, for the NHS, the awards are free to enter, and finalists will receive free tickets to the ceremony.
Who can enter?
Eligible organisations include:
- NHS ICBs and NHS trusts
- Primary care providers
- Local authorities
- VCSE organisations
- Other partners delivering local health and care
- National bodies (for locally delivered work, or local leaders for the Leadership Award)
Award categories
There are 10 categories, including Digital Innovation, Working in Partnership, Sustainable Healthcare, Leadership, Patient Involvement, and more.
Key dates
- Entry deadline: 5pm, 6 March 2026
- Regional champions announced: Mid‑April 2026
- National winners announced: 10 June 2026 at NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester
Find out more and enter
Please visit the NHS England website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhsawards/
