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ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN
Join us in celebrating the women leading, innovating and driving change across health and social care.
The Inspiring Women in Health and Social Care Awards, in association with Nursing Times, are a new celebration of excellence, recognising the achievements of women across nursing, medicine, pharmacy, allied health, social care and non-clinical support services.
Entries are now officially open, giving you the opportunity to showcase the achievements, impact and progress being made by women across the sector.
Whether you're a nurse, doctor, pharmacist, allied health professional, social care worker or work in a non-clinical support role, this is your chance to share your achievements and gain national recognition for the difference you're making.
The deadline for entries is midnight on Friday 6 November 2026, so now is the perfect time to get started.
Start your entry today and put your achievements in the spotlight.
Countdown to Nomination Deadline
Why Enter
Be part of the only awards celebrating women's leadership and impact across the whole of health and social care.
Categories
Discover the categories recognising and rewarding women's leadership, innovation and impact across the sector.
How it works
Recognising outstanding work should be simple. The Inspiring Women in Health and Social Care Awards , celebrate the individuals, teams, councils and partners making a real difference across the sector. Whether you're putting forward a colleague, your team, or yourself, the process is quick, straightforward and designed to showcase the incredible impact being made.
Make a nomination
Nominate a colleague, a friend or even yourself. Nominations are open for five weeks, so don’t miss your chance to recognise outstanding achievement.
Entries open
Nominees are invited to submit an entry, with the exception of Lifetime Achievement, which follows a separate judging process. Direct entries are also welcome during this stage.
Judging
Entries are assessed by our distinguished judging panel, made up of senior leaders from across the health and social care sector.
Shortlist announced
Our finalists are revealed, and tables for the awards ceremony go on sale. Book early to secure your place.
Awards ceremony
Join us in London for a spectacular evening as we celebrate excellence and announce this year’s winners. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Key dates
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Entries open |
5 October 2026 |
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Entry deadline |
6 November 2026 |
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Stage 1 judging |
23 November – 4 December 2026 |
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Shortlist announcement |
17 December 2026 |
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Stage 2 judging |
January 2027 |
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Awards ceremony |
26 February 2027 |
Become an Awards Partner
Partnering with the Inspiring Women in Health and Social Care Awards offers a unique platform to connect with the most influential leaders and change makers. As a partner, your brand will gain unparalleled visibility, aligning with an event that celebrates excellence, diversity, and leadership. Benefit from prominent branding across a targeted marketing campaign, before, during, and after the Awards, reaching the Inspiring Women in Health and Social Care Awards audience, and positioning your organisation at the heart of the profession’s most inspiring celebration.