This category recognises a standout collaboration involving partners from multiple sectors — such as the NHS, life sciences, social care, technology, academia, and the voluntary or charitable sectors — working together to deliver meaningful improvements in healthcare and patient outcomes.
In today’s complex health landscape, no single organisation holds all the answers. The most impactful solutions are often born from diverse perspectives, shared challenges, and a joint commitment to change. This award celebrates those partnerships that have broken down silos, bridged sector boundaries, and built powerful alliances to solve real-world problems.
Whether addressing health inequalities, improving service integration, or co-developing new technologies, we’re looking for partnerships that have demonstrated genuine collaboration, creative thinking, and system-wide impact.
If your project reflects the power of cross-sector working and has delivered tangible outcomes, we invite you to showcase your achievements and inspire others across the health and care ecosystem.
Judging Criteria:
Essential Judging Criteria and Points
The judges will be focusing on the following areas when scoring your entry. Write your entry accordingly.
- Executive Summary (200 words, not scored) This will be used if your entry is selected as a finalist. Please state clearly why this event is award-worthy – what is unique, differentiating and innovative about it.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration (500 words, 25 points) – Evidence of strong joint working across multiple sectors.
- System-Wide Impact (400 words, 20 points) – How the project has improved integration and coordination within healthcare.
- Innovation & Problem-Solving (400 words, 20 points) – Creative solutions developed through the multi-sector approach.
- Sustainability & Replicability (300 words, 15 points) – Potential for long-term impact and wider application.
- Outcomes & Success Stories (400 words, 20 points) – Demonstrable improvements in healthcare delivery, efficiency, or patient outcomes.
