2027 | Award Ceremony
Healthcare Excellence Awards
Recognising the People and Services Who Care for the UK
Free to Nominate
Unmissable Day
Find My Award
Find the healthcare award that fits your care
Six quick questions. It takes about a minute.
Question 1 of 6. Who would you like to recognise?
There is no wrong answer here, and you can change it later.
- Who
- About
- Sector
- Stage
- Strengths
- Looking for
No account, no email and no payment to see your results.
The awards day is on its way
The ceremony date and venue will be announced soon. Entries are open now.
Free to Enter
Unmissable Day
Great care deserves to be seen
An independently judged award tells patients, families, commissioners and future colleagues that your care stands out.
Every business has a story worth celebrating. Our awards shine a spotlight on the organisations, teams and individuals making a real impact across the region. Whether you're an emerging business, an established leader or an innovative disruptor, this is your opportunity to gain the recognition your achievements deserve. An award is more than a trophy on the shelf. It is proof of excellence that compounds, building trust, visibility and momentum long after the day itself.
Build Credibility
Earn independent industry recognition and the customer trust that comes with it.
Increase Visibility
Gain exposure through press coverage, social reach and year-round award promotion.
Celebrate Your Team
Honour the people behind your success and give them a moment they will never forget.
Stand Above Competitors
Differentiate your business and prove your excellence where it matters most.
Attract More Customers
Leverage powerful, third-party social proof that turns interest into commitment.
Accelerate Growth
Open doors to new partnerships, investment, talent and expansion opportunities.
A category for everyone who cares
Clinicians, nurses, GPs, carers, leaders, teams, care homes, pharmacies, practices and the innovators changing care. There is a category for every one of them.
The Whole Ecosystem, Recognised
Every business and professional that makes health and care work.
The Healthcare Excellence Awards are open to the businesses, teams and individuals below, including but not limited to them. If you contribute to health and care in any way, there is a category for you.
Hospitals & Clinics
- Private and independent hospitals
- Specialist clinics
- Diagnostics and imaging providers
- Telehealth providers
Primary & Community Care
- GP practices
- Community health services
- Practice managers
- Pharmacies and pharmacists
Dental, Optical & Hearing
- Dental and orthodontic practices
- Opticians and optometrists
- Hearing care providers
Allied Health & Therapies
- Physiotherapy clinics
- Chiropractors and osteopaths
- Podiatrists
- Allied health professionals
Clinical Professions
- Doctors and surgeons
- Nurses and midwives
- Paramedics
- Healthcare assistants and scientists
Social Care & Ageing Well
- Care and nursing homes
- Home care and live-in care
- Supported living
- Dementia and hospice care
Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Mental health services
- Counselling and therapy services
- Addiction and recovery services
- Workplace wellbeing providers
Specialist Services
- Maternity and fertility services
- Children's health services
- Cancer and rehabilitation services
- Women's and men's health
Aesthetics, Wellness & Fitness
- Aesthetics and skin clinics
- Cosmetic surgery clinics
- Wellness clinics and nutritionists
- Gyms and fitness businesses
Life Sciences & Medical Devices
- Medical device companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Life sciences and biotech
- Medical equipment suppliers
Health Technology
- Health technology providers
- Care technology and telecare
- HealthTech startups
- Digital health services
Workforce & Training
- Healthcare recruitment and nursing agencies
- Training providers and academies
- Mentors and educators
Professional Services
- Healthcare consultancies
- Healthcare lawyers
- Health insurers
- Accountants and marketing agencies
Facilities & Support Services
- Facilities management and estates
- Cleaning and infection control
- Clinical waste and medical logistics
- Patient transport
Charities & Community
- Health charities
- Volunteers
- Public health and prevention programmes
- Integrated care partnerships
From the ward to the stage
A clear path from entry to ovation, with patient confidentiality protected at every step.
Nominations Open
Entries and public nominations are open now, completely free to enter.
Submit Your Entry
Tell your story across one or more categories. Enter as many as you like.
Independent Judging
A panel of independent experts reviews and scores every single entry.
Finalists Announced
The highest-scoring businesses are revealed and celebrated as finalists.
The Awards Gala
An unforgettable celebration: full details announced soon.
Winners Revealed
The winners are announced live on stage, one category at a time.
Credibility is earned, not awarded
The value of recognition rests on how it is judged. Ours is independent, transparent and built on merit, so winning genuinely means something.
Independent Judges
No pay to win. Judges are external experts with no commercial stake in the outcome.
Transparent Scoring
Every entry is scored against a published, weighted criteria framework.
Merit Based Evaluation
Winners are decided on evidence and results, never on reputation or budget.
Industry Experts
Panels are matched to each category, so every entry is judged by people who know the work.
Scoring Framework
100 pointsAn illustrative weighting. Each category publishes its own criteria so you know exactly how you will be assessed.
- Patient Outcomes and Experience30%
- Quality and Safety25%
- Compassion and Integrity20%
- Innovation and Improvement15%
- Evidence Quality10%
A night for the people who care for us
An evening of celebration, networking and recognition for the clinicians, carers and teams making a difference across UK health and care.
Everything you need to know
The essentials for clinicians, carers, teams and providers thinking about entering, including how patient confidentiality is protected.
Anyone who meets a category’s eligibility can enter, from individuals and teams to whole organisations of any size. Each category sets out exactly who it is open to.
Entry is completely free. You can enter as many categories as you like at no cost, so there is nothing standing between your business and the recognition it deserves.
Absolutely. Customers, colleagues and the wider community can nominate any business they believe deserves to be recognised. A nomination is a wonderful way to champion a business you love.
An independent panel assesses excellence, impact, innovation, customer experience and growth, with criteria tailored to each individual category.
Every entry is scored by the judging panel. The highest-scoring businesses in each category are shortlisted as finalists and invited to the Awards Gala.
Winners are revealed live and in person at the Awards Ceremony.
We'd love to hear from you
Questions about entering, sponsorship, tickets or judging? Send a message and we will reply within one working day.
- Emailhello@healthcareexcellenceawards.org
- Phone+442034517165
- Corporate officeLevel 18, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom
Your care deserves the spotlight
Behind every patient who goes home well is a team who gave more than anyone saw. Now is the moment to have that recognised.
Free to enter. Takes 10 minutes. No payment, ever.