Categories & Criteria

Explore diverse categories celebrating excellence in private healthcare, from innovation to patient care. Enter as many as you like to showcase your achievements and set new standards in the industry.

How to Enter

Entering the awards is free. The first step is to create an account which takes a few seconds. You will then receive an email from Award Force please click on this to verify your details. You’ll then be directed to the entry pages of the awards. You don’t have to upload your entry in one go; you save your details to complete at a time to suit you. After entering you can return using your login credentials and enter other categories and manage your account.

Please email info@phexcellence.com if you need any further assistance with the entry process.

Entry Requirements

For each category you must provide

Contact Name
Name of Business, Project, Team, Product or Service
Telephone Number
Address
Email Address
Social Media handles
Your Website domain

Maximum of 1 logo and 2 high resolution images per entry.

Entry Deadline: Entries must be received no later than Sunday 25th January 2026 (midnight).

Categories 2026

Innovation in Digital Healthcare

This category recognises innovation in digital technology that enhances healthcare delivery, improves patient outcomes, and drives operational or cost efficiencies. Judges will evaluate the impact of these digital solutions, their scalability, and the tangible improvements they bring to patient care and healthcare operations.

Who Should Enter

Healthcare organisations, start-ups or individual professionals who have developed or implemented cutting-edge digital tools, platforms, or systems.

Excellence in Medical and Dental Education

This category recognises an academy, healthcare institution or educational programme that excels in providing high-quality education and training for medical and/or dental healthcare professionals. Judges will look for evidence of innovative teaching methods, delegate feedback, impact on career development and contributions to the medical and dental field.

Who Should Enter

Any healthcare teaching facility or academy, individual or team of educators, offering exceptional training and/or educational programmes for medical, dental or allied health professionals.

Private General Practice of the Year

This category recognises excellence in private general practice, rewarding clinics that provide outstanding patient care and services. Judges will be looking for excellence in clinical care and outcomes with a strong emphasis on patient satisfaction and feedback. They will also consider the range of services offered, overall operational performance and innovative approaches to private General Practice and Primary Care.

Who Should Enter

Private General Practice Clinics

Psychology & Mental Health Service of the Year

This category honours outstanding mental health programmes or initiatives. Judges will be looking for impact on patient outcomes, innovation, accessibility, and the ability to address unmet needs in mental health care.

Who Should Enter

Mental health providers, clinics, or organisations that have implemented significant mental health initiatives.

Medical Clinic of the Year

This category recognises outstanding performance in private medical clinics. Judges will be looking for excellence in clinical care, patient satisfaction, innovation in healthcare delivery and overall operational performance.

Who Should Enter

Private Medical Clinics

Surgical Clinic of the Year

This category recognises excellence in patient care and outcomes within private surgical clinics. Judges will be looking for patient safety, successful outcomes, use of advanced techniques, and high patient satisfaction.

Who Should Enter

Private Surgical Clinics

Dermatology Clinic of the Year

This category recognises excellence in dermatological care, focusing on outstanding patient outcomes and services. Judges will be looking for use of advanced treatments, patient feedback, and the clinic’s ability to address diverse skin health concerns.

Who Should Enter

Dermatology clinics specialising in skin health and skin disease treatment.

Cosmetic Clinic of the Year

This category recognises cosmetic clinics providing high-quality surgical and/or non-surgical aesthetic treatments achieving outstanding results and patient satisfaction. Judges will be looking for innovative treatment options, patient care, safety standards, and holistic outcomes.

Who Should Enter

Private cosmetic clinics providing non-surgical aesthetic procedures.

Excellence in Female Healthcare

This category honours exceptional care and advancements in women’s healthcare. Judges will be looking for clinics and/or practitioners that excel in delivering comprehensive female health services and innovation. This category will celebrate those practices that have made a tangible impact on female health outcomes and empowerment through compassionate, inclusive, and innovative care.

Who Should Enter

Clinics or healthcare providers specialising in female healthcare including those providing services for gynaecology, obstetrics, fertility, menopause management, breast health and female mental health and wellness.

Physiotherapy Service of the Year

This category celebrates excellence in physiotherapy services that contribute to patient recovery, rehabilitation, and overall well-being. Judges will be looking for evidence of improved measurable patient outcomes, use of innovative techniques and practices, patient satisfaction and exceptional care.

Who Should Enter

Clinics, teams, or departments providing exceptional physio/rehabilitation services

Podiatry Service of the Year

This category recognises exceptional podiatry clinics or services that have demonstrated excellence in diagnosing, treating, and preventing foot and lower limb conditions. It celebrates podiatry services that blend expert care, innovative treatments, and patient-centered solutions to improve mobility, relieve pain, and promote foot health. Judges will focus on clinical excellence, innovation in podiatric care, and significant improvements in patient outcomes.

Who Should Enter

Clinics, teams, or departments providing exceptional podiatry care.

Dietetic Service of the Year

This category recognises excellence in dietetic services that promote improved health outcomes for both adults and/or pediatric patients. Judges will be looking for innovative approaches to dietary health, focusing on services that empower individuals to make informed nutrition and lifestyle choices. The category celebrates efforts that lead to better health, enhanced wellbeing, and long-term positive health outcomes.

Who Should Enter

Clinics, teams, or departments providing exceptional dietetic care.

Private Hospital Innovation of the Year

This category recognises private hospitals that have implemented innovative processes, technology, or models to enhance healthcare delivery and have had a positive impact on systems, services or patient outcomes. Judges will be looking for pioneering innovations, measurable improvements in patient care, and operational efficiency.

Who Should Enter

Private hospitals that have successfully embraced innovative healthcare strategies in any area of their operations.

Residential Care Home/Nursing Home of the Year

This category recognises excellence in residential and nursing care that provides outstanding quality of life for residents. It focuses on patient dignity, safety and care standards. Judges will be looking for a home that demonstrates compassionate care, innovative practices and a commitment to fostering a safe, supportive community for individuals in their care.

Who Should Enter

Residential care homes and nursing homes providing excellence in long-term care and/or rehabilitation for older adults or individuals with complex needs.

Nursing & Midwifery Project of the Year

This category celebrates exceptional nursing and midwifery projects that improve patient care and enhance outcomes. Judges will be looking for innovation, improved outcomes in patient care, and leadership in nursing or midwifery services. This category will celebrate the dedication and leadership of nursing and midwifery care, which drive positive change through collaborative projects and forward thinking solutions.

Who Should Enter

Nurses, midwives or teams who have developed or implemented a project that has demonstrated a positive impact on patient care or healthcare service and delivery.

Dental Practice of the Year

This category highlights excellence in dental medicine, recognising clinics that provide exceptional patient care, provide innovative treatments and demonstrate excellence in oral and dental health services. Judges will be looking for the dedication of clinics and teams that embrace innovative treatments/techniques and provide exceptional patient care, safety standards and outcomes.

Who Should Enter

Dental practices delivering comprehensive, high-quality dental services.

Cosmetic Dental Practice of the Year

This category celebrates excellence in cosmetic dentistry, focusing on aesthetic results and patient satisfaction. Judges will assess the quality of cosmetic treatments, patient feedback and the integration of advanced dental technologies.

Who Should Enter

Dental clinics specialising in cosmetic dentistry procedures.

Medical Technology Product/Service of the Year

This category recognises the most innovative medical technology, product or service that improves healthcare delivery or outcomes. Judges will be looking for medical technological innovations that have measurable impact within healthcare. This category recognises creators or providers who are shaping the future of medicine through cutting edge solutions.

Who Should Enter

Companies, developers, or healthcare providers offering innovative medical technology products or services.

Sustainability in Healthcare

This category honours organisations, individuals or teams that lead the way in creating more sustainable healthcare practices. It will honour efforts to implement sustainable practices in healthcare, reducing environmental impact while improving patient care. Judges will be looking for sustainability initiatives, reduction of carbon footprint, and resource efficiency.

Who Should Enter

Healthcare organisations, individuals or teams that have implemented sustainability in any aspect of private healthcare.

Excellence in Leadership

This category celebrates healthcare professionals who exhibit outstanding leadership, inspire transformation, and drive meaningful change. Judges will focus on qualities such as vision, innovation, leadership approach, and measurable contributions to improving healthcare delivery, ultimately enhancing the lives of patients, colleagues, and communities.

Who Should Enter

Healthcare professionals in leadership roles from any part of the healthcare sector who drive excellence in their organisation.

Sports Clinic of the Year

This category celebrates sports clinics that offer exceptional care, innovative treatments and tailored support to athletes and individuals with sports-related injuries or needs. Judges will be looking for clinics that excel in rehabilitation, injury prevention and performance in athletes and patients.

Who Should Enter

Sports clinics, physiotherapy clinics or multidisciplinary clinics specialising in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement.

Best Corporate Healthcare Programme

This category recognises outstanding corporate healthcare programmes that prioritise employee wellbeing, foster healthy workplaces, encourage innovation in workplace wellness and deliver measurable health outcomes for employees.

Who Should Enter

Companies and Organisations that have established excellent healthcare and wellness programmes for their employees to support the physical, mental and emotional health of their workforce.

Best Supporting Service

This category honours healthcare supporting services that play a vital role in enhancing healthcare delivery, improve patient care and overall healthcare experience. Judges will be looking for services that provide essential support, innovative solutions, excellence in operative processes and contribute to the healthcare ecosystem.

Who Should Enter

This category is open to individuals, teams or organisations that provide essential services supporting the private healthcare sector. Entrants may include medical diagnostic support services, administrative support services (e.g. IT), facilities management services, equipment suppliers or maintenance teams, patient support services or consultancy/advisory services (e.g. specialists offering financial or operational guidance)

Excellence in Cross Border Collaboration

This category recognises outstanding healthcare initiatives that transcend borders to deliver innovative solutions, improve patient care, provide medical research or address shared challenges. Judges will be looking to honour collaborative work that exemplifies teamwork, innovation and impact across geographical boundaries.

Who Should Enter

Organisations, teams or individuals who have successfully worked across borders to address healthcare challenges, improve healthcare outcomes, advance medical research or innovate service delivery.

Excellence in Patient Care

This category celebrates outstanding achievements in the delivery of patient-centered care. It recognises individuals, teams or organisations who are dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate and innovative care. Judges will assess the quality and consistency of care, patient satisfaction, innovative approaches to personalised care, and measurable improvements in patient outcomes.

Who Should Enter

Any healthcare provider, clinic, teams, hospitals, or individual practitioners who demonstrate exceptional commitment to patient care.

Paediatric Service of the Year

This category celebrates excellence in private paediatric healthcare, recognising clinics, specialists or multidisciplinary teams who deliver exceptional medical, emotional and developmental care to children and young adults.

Who Should Enter

Private paediatric clinics or hospital departments. Specialist child health services eg dermatology, cardiology, physiotherapy or development care. Paediatric-led healthcare initiatives or community outreach programmes

Practice Team of the Year

This category celebrates outstanding teamwork within a private healthcare setting. It recognises practice teams that demonstrate excellence in patient care, communication, innovation, and operational efficiency. Entrants should show how their team works collaboratively to deliver exceptional standards, enhance the patient journey, and create a positive workplace culture.

Who Should Enter

Any healthcare team working in the private sector. This includes clinical and administrative.

Practice/Hospital Manager of the Year

This award honours exceptional leadership and management within the private healthcare sector. it celebrates managers who demonstrate strategic vision, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centred service. Judges will look for individuals who inspire their teams, drive continuous improvement, and uphold the highest professional and ethical standards.

Who Should Enter

Hospital Managers, Clinic Managers or Senior Administrators or operation leads.

Outstanding Contribution to Private Sector

This prestigious category honours an individual, team or organisation that has significantly shaped and advanced the private healthcare sector. This award honours transformative contributions that have elevated standards, inspired innovation and left a lasting impact on healthcare delivery, patient care and outcomes.

Who Should Enter

By Judges Nominations Only.