Nominations are now open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2026

Nominations are now officially open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2026, offering an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional dedication in delivering high-quality health and social care.

These awards offer staff and the public a chance to reward excellence, innovation and leadership, whilst also highlighting the achievements of those who make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes each and every day.

This year’s awards will feature 17 award categories, including the Reader’s Choice Award for Unsung Hero/Heroes. Join us by celebrating the unsung heroes of Scotland’s NHS by nominating in one of the following categories:

Support Worker Award

Innovation Award

Volunteers Award

Midwife Awards

Allied Health Professional Award

Global Citizenship Award

Integrated Care Award

Tackling Health Inequalities Award

Leader of the Year Award

Nurse Award

Doctor Award

Healthcare Scientist Award

Pharmacist Award

Young Achiever Award

Top Team Award

Unsung Hero/ Heroes – Reader’s Choice Award

To nominate your health and care hero/heroes and to learn more about the award categories, visit Scotland’s Health Awards website: https://www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2026/

The deadline for submitting nominations is Midnight on Sunday 23 August 2026.