The Healthwatch Recognition Awards 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that the Healthwatch Recognition Awards are back for their fifth year! This special event celebrates the incredible work happening across Kent and Medway to make health and social care better for everyone. Join us as we recognise those who go above and beyond to put people at the heart of services.
What Are the Healthwatch Recognition Awards?
Every year, we come together to shine a spotlight on the organisations, teams, and individuals who make a real difference in health and social care. These awards are all about celebrating excellence – from listening to local voices to tackling health inequalities and finding innovative ways to improve care.
Why do we run these awards? Because we believe that recognising great practice inspires others to do the same. It’s our way of saying thank you to those who work tirelessly to ensure services meet the needs of the people who use them.
Nominate for This Year’s Awards
Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open!
Simply fill out a short form to tell us who you’d like to nominate and why.
Nominations close on the 30th of November 2025.
Highlights from Last Year’s Event
Last year’s awards were an incredible celebration of collaboration and innovation. You can read more about the 2025 event here:
4th Annual Healthwatch Recognition Awards
Award Categories for 2026
This year, we’re celebrating excellence in eight key areas:
- Recognition for excellence in involving people in commissioning and delivery of services
- Recognition for excellence in enabling local people to monitor standards and make improvements
- Recognition for excellence in listening to people's views and thoughts about services
- Recognition for excellence in inclusivity and equal access to services
- Recognition for excellence in integrated working at a local level
- Recognition for excellence in addressing health inequality and inequity
- Recognition for excellence in innovative approaches to prevention
- Recognition for excellence in inspiring individuals
Listen to the Podcast
Want to hear more about the stories behind the awards? Check out our podcast:
Healthwatch Recognition Awards Podcast
Nominate Today!
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate those making a difference.
👉 Nominate here
Nominations close on the 30th of November 2025.
