Entries for the 2026 Building Better Healthcare Awards are closing soon. With the deadline fast approaching, now is the time to showcase the projects, teams, and innovations driving real impact in healthcare.
For more than two decades, the BBH Awards have celebrated the projects, teams and organisations shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure, from NHS Trusts and architects to contractors, suppliers and specialist partners delivering measurable impact across the sector.
With increasing pressure on estates, sustainability targets, digital transformation and patient-centred design, the 2026 awards provide a platform to highlight the solutions making a tangible difference across healthcare settings nationwide.
Deadline to enter: Friday 24 July
Click here to view the categories and enter.
Recognising innovation where it matters most
The awards span a wide range of categories covering:
- New build and refurbishment projects
- Sustainable design and delivery
- Digital innovation and smart technologies
- Collaborative partnerships
- Product and service innovation
- Outstanding teams and individuals
Previous winners include:
Each entry is rigorously judged by an independent panel of industry experts, ensuring that winners represent best practice, measurable outcomes and genuine advancement within the sector.
In a landscape defined by funding constraints, workforce challenges and rising expectations, the awards aim to showcase practical innovation - solutions that improve patient experience, enhance operational efficiency and deliver long-term value.
Building Better Healthcare Editor, Sophie Bullimore said...
This year, we’re introducing exciting new categories that reflect the sector’s continued evolution. With so much innovation shaping healthcare in 2026, I’m looking forward to seeing the outstanding entries that will define the awards
The value of entering
- Boost credibility
Winning showcases expertise and strengthens reputation across the healthcare and construction sectors.
- Increase visibility
All winners receive extensive coverage in the special awards issue of Building Better Healthcare magazine and other leading industry platforms, positioning achievements in front of key decision-makers.
- Celebrate teams
Recognise the hard work and commitment of all staff and partners. An award entry is a powerful way to say thank you and inspire continued excellence.
- Attract new opportunities
An award-winning project or product attracts clients, investors and collaborators. Past winners have seen real growth through the credibility and exposure the awards bring.
Key dates and next steps
The deadline is fast approaching, as entries will close next week on 24 July 2026. The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 4 November at The Brewery in London.
Full category details, entry criteria and submission guidance can be found here.
