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Last Updated on 24/09/2026 by Sarah Sarsby
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has announced the shortlists for the British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026, recognising outstanding achievements across the healthcare and assistive technology sector.
The awards celebrate the individuals, teams, businesses, products, and events making a difference across our industry. From emerging talent and innovative products to community outreach and dedicated lifetime service, this year’s shortlists showcase the breadth of expertise and commitment within the sector.
The ceremony will take place on 3 December 2026 at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. Congratulations to all those shortlisted. We look forward to bringing the industry together for an evening of celebration and well-deserved recognition.
This award recognises events that bring the healthcare and assistive technology sector together, creating valuable opportunities to learn, build connections, and discover new products and ideas.
The shortlisted events are:
The Rising Star Award celebrates talented professionals making an impact early in their careers, recognising the energy, ambition, and fresh ideas they bring to their organisations and the wider sector.
The shortlisted individuals are:
This award celebrates organisations developing new and effective ways to reduce their environmental impact and support more sustainable practices across healthcare and assistive technology.
The shortlisted organisations are:
The Outstanding Community Outreach Award recognises organisations going beyond their core business activities to support their communities, celebrating meaningful initiatives that deliver positive social impact.
The shortlisted organisations are:
This award honours individuals whose dedication over many years has made a lasting and meaningful contribution to the healthcare and assistive technology sector.
The shortlisted individuals are:
The Retailer of the Year Award celebrates businesses demonstrating excellent customer service, sector expertise, and a strong commitment to supporting people who use healthcare and assistive technology products and services.
The shortlisted businesses are:
This award celebrates the power of collaboration, recognising teams whose expertise and commitment have made an outstanding contribution to their organisation or the wider industry.
The shortlisted teams are:
The Product of the Year Award celebrates new and innovative products designed to make a positive difference within the healthcare and assistive technology sector.
The shortlisted products are:
Join colleagues from across the industry at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on 3 December 2026 to celebrate this year’s finalists and discover the winners.
The evening will begin with a drinks reception, followed by a three-course dinner and the awards ceremony. After the awards have been presented, the celebrations will continue with music and dancing.
Whether you are supporting a shortlisted colleague, celebrating your team’s achievements, or coming together with industry peers, the awards offer a chance to reconnect, make new contacts, and celebrate the people and organisations helping our sector thrive.
Buy your tickets for the British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026 and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best in healthcare and assistive technology.