LaunchMonday 24 August
Entry DeadlineFriday 13 November 2026
Stage One JudgingWednesday 2 December 2026 - Wednesday 6 January 2027
Shortlist AnnouncementMonday 25 January 2027
Stage Two JudgingMonday 5 April - Friday 9 April 2027
Awards CeremonyWednesday 12 May 2027 (ICC, Birmingham)
CategoryJudging Date
Outstanding Achievement in EPR Optimisation5-Apr
Improving Medicines and Pharmacy through Digital5-Apr
Driving Prevention and Early Intervention through Digital5-Apr
Digital Team of the Year5-Apr
NEW: Improving Maternity and Neonatal Care through Digital5-Apr
Digital Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award6-Apr
Unlocking Productivity and Efficiency with Digital6-Apr
NEW: Transforming Staff Experience through Digital6-Apr
Improving Primary Care through Digital6-Apr
Improving Urgent and Emergency Care through Digital6-Apr
Driving Change through Data and Analytics Award7-Apr
Improving Back-Office Efficiencies through Digital7-Apr
Improving Mental Health through Digital7-Apr
Driving Interoperability and Standards Through Digital7-Apr
NEW: Transforming Children and Young People's Care through Digital7-Apr
Driving Change through AI and Intelligent Healthcare8-Apr
Optimising Clinical Pathways through Digital8-Apr
Empowering Patients through Digital8-Apr
NEW: Enabling Neighbourhood and Community Care through Digital8-Apr
NEW: Outstanding Contribution to NHS Digital Transformation Award8-Apr
Digital Clinical Safety Award9-Apr
Digital Literacy, Education and Upskilling Award9-Apr
Digital Transformation Organisation of the Year9-Apr
Reducing Health Inequalities through Digital9-Apr
NEW: advancing Long-Term Condition Management through Digital9-Apr