The Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships (EHP) Awards have officially launched, with entries now open for the 2026 competition. This new awards programme will celebrate the best examples of collaboration between healthcare providers, pharmaceutical and HealthTech organisations, and wider industry partners.
As the first year of the awards, 2026 marks the beginning of an annual platform designed to highlight partnerships that drive meaningful impact across healthcare.
Entrants can now submit their applications for the 2026 awards here: https://ehpawards.com/how-to-enter/.
The awards are delivered by PMGroup Worldwide Ltd in partnership with Visions4Health, bringing together their combined expertise in healthcare communications and strategy.
The EHP Awards are overseen by a highly respected Executive Steering Group, which includes senior leaders from the NHS, the pharmaceutical sector, healthcare innovation, and policy. The Group ensures the programme is run with integrity, fairness, and focus on collaborations that deliver tangible benefits to patients, health systems, and industry alike.
To find out more about the Executive Steering Group and to explore the award categories for the inaugural year, visit: https://ehpawards.com/.
“Partnerships are the cornerstone of innovation, driving progress and sparking new ideas. It is through our collaborative efforts that we can achieve groundbreaking advancements in healthcare. Celebrating these partnerships not only acknowledges the immense value they bring but also inspires future collaborations that can transform lives.”
Professor Hatim Abdulhussein, Chief Executive Officer, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex. EHP Executive Steering Group.
“It’s more important than ever that we work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for patients. I am excited to review some innovative, high quality applications and help to share the learning about how we can work better together.”
Jill Loader, Director, Dr J Loader Ltd. Executive Steering Group.
“The Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships Awards are about something simple but powerful: people working together to make healthcare better. When brilliant minds, cutting edge technology and caring hearts collaborate, that’s when real change happens – better treatments, smoother systems, and ultimately, healthier lives. These awards celebrate those unsung partnerships that don’t just talk about progress – they make it happen. PMGroup are delighted to be able to bring this new awards programme and networking opportunity together alongside our partner Visions4Health and with invaluable input from our Executive Steering Group.”
Karl Equi, Executive Director, PMGroup Worldwide Ltd.
“Now more than ever, partnership working between industry and the NHS should be ‘business as usual’, but this is not always the case. Visions4Health is excited to be partnering with PMGroup to deliver the EHP awards which will showcase great examples of UK healthcare partnerships and inspire others across the life sciences and NHS ecosystem to collaborate and achieve better patient care together.” Sabina Syed, Managing Director, Visions4Health.
The categories for the EHP Awards 2026 are:
- SME Partnership Project of the Year
- Multi-sector Partnership Project of the Year
- Most Transformational Partnership
- Partnership Working to Address National Healthcare Priorities (National Projects)
- Partnership Working to Address National Healthcare Priorities (Sub National Projects)
- Partnerships for Scalability and Adoption
- Partnership in Research – Recognising Excellence in Research-led Partnership Projects
- Leadership in Partnership Working
- Partnership Team of the Year (Pharmaceuticals)
- Partnership Team of the Year (HealthTech)
- Partnership Project of the Year (Pharmaceuticals)
- Partnership Project of the Year (HealthTech)
The Power of Healthcare Partnerships
Healthcare partnerships bring together diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives to drive better patient outcomes, improved efficiency, and transformative innovation. By collaborating across sectors – whether through pharmaceutical companies, HealthTech providers, NHS trusts, or other stakeholders – organisations can:
- Enhance Patient Care – Deliver more effective treatments, faster diagnoses, and improved healthcare access through shared knowledge and resources.
- Accelerate Innovation – Combine industry R&D with frontline clinical insights to develop cutting-edge solutions that address unmet medical needs.
- Optimise Resources – Pool skills, data, and funding to reduce costs, streamline processes, and maximize impact across healthcare systems.
- Strengthen Trust & Transparency – Foster ethical, patient-centred collaborations that build confidence among healthcare providers, industry, and the public.
Celebrate and showcase innovative healthcare collaborations by entering the prestigious EHP Awards 2026 – recognising outstanding partnerships that deliver a triple win: benefits for patients, healthcare organisations (including the NHS), and industry partners. For more information on categories and how to enter, visit https://ehpawards.com/ or for more details contact [email protected].
