Please refer to our frequently asked questions about the HSJ Digital Awards below.
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A: There is no charge for submitting your work into the HSJ Digital Awards 2026. However, if you are a finalist please note this is an invite only paid event.
There are 5 main criteria points, each requiring a maximum of 400 words, plus some basic single line questions. There is an upload opportunity to submit supporting evidence.
A: Project based entries are required to be currently active or if completed, to have been completed within the past 2 years. People nominated for specific awards should either be in post or should have left their post no longer than one year prior. Equally evidence for any submitted entries should be current or relevant to the past 2 years. Entries previously submitted in the HSJ Digital Awards should have a significant update, change of circumstance or result.
A: This awards programme is open to public and third sector organisations only. Solution providers helping the NHS and health sector organisations are invited to enter the HSJ Partnership Awards, which celebrate collaboration with the private sector.
A: All entries submitted to the HSJ Digital Awards will be read by our appointed judges, editorial staff and internal awards administrative teams. If you have specific requirements with regards to confidentiality please contact our team to discuss if it is possible that arrangements can be made for you. HSJ would like to share best practice with our community and part of the agreement you enter in to with HSJ is to share your projects, people and organisations on our HSJ Solutions platform. However you are welcome to opt out of this. For further clarification please contact our team.
You’re welcome to use AI tools to help develop and refine your work, but your entry must be original, fact-checked, and written in your own words.
A: No, there is no mandatory attendance at the awards ceremony in May as a result of a successful entry. The HSJ Digital Awards team would encourage you to celebrate your success and be part of the event. Please contact us discuss this further.
A: Yes at any time, just get in touch with our team.
A: The shortlist will be announced on 26 January 2026. Winners will be announced in the ceremony taking place on 19 May 2026. For attendance queries please contact us.
A: We cannot release any feedback before the awards ceremony has passed to ensure we have 100% of our results without prejudicing the result or informing the winners before this date. Post event, we will provide feedback on submissions on request only basis. Please contact Awards Support for more information.
A: Please contact us for more information.