This award recognises a large-scale partnership that has directly addressed a national healthcare priority — aligning with major NHS policy goals or the NHS Long Term Plan. These are initiatives that have moved beyond ambition into delivery, tackling critical challenges through collaborative working at scale.
We are looking for projects that demonstrate system-wide thinking, clear national relevance, and a credible route to broad adoption across the health system. Whether focused on workforce, waiting times, digital transformation, health inequalities, or service redesign, these partnerships should show measurable impact and potential to set the standard for national best practice.
If your collaboration has delivered real progress on a recognised national priority, this is your opportunity to highlight its impact and inspire system-wide change.
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.
- Alignment with National Priorities (600 words, 30 points) – Clear connection to NHS 10-year Healthcare Plan or national policy goals (can be operational or clinical priorities).
- Scalability & Impact (500 words, 25 points) – Evidence that the project has or can be implemented nationwide.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration (400 words, 20 points) – Effective engagement between NHS, industry, and other key stakeholders.
- Innovation & Best Practice (300 words, 15 points) – Introduction of new approaches with proven effectiveness.
- Measurable Outcomes (200 words, 10 points) – Data demonstrating improved patient care, efficiency, or health system performance.
