Air Ambulance Service Award

sponsored by Bond Air Services
This award recognises the hard work and dedication of the Air Ambulance sector, which operates as 18 separate charities that raise over £35 million per year in funding.

Ambulance Trust of the Year

sponsored by Thames Group
Over the past five years the number of ambulance 999 calls has gone up by a third, placing more pressure on ambulances and control room operations. This award is presented to the Ambulance Trust that has embraced change and demonstrated an increase in response times, the ability to provide treatment at the scene of an accident, and the provision of outpatient services.

Environmental Practice Award

sponsored by Big Green Book
This award will recognise the individual NHS project (smarter use of energy, transport, waste management) that has furthered the progress of environmental practice in the NHS.

Estates and Facilities Innovation Award

sponsored by Focused FM
The Facilities and Estates Innovation Award, sponsored by Focused FM, recognises NHS and other healthcare organisations that have developed innovative procedures for managing and maintaining healthcare facilities. With the threat of budget reductions looming large we are looking to encourage and propagate the best of innovative practice in the healthcare facilities arena.

Healthcare IT Award

sponsored by Ubisys
The wider use of computer technology in the NHS is evident throughout the world, with many countries citing NHS projects as examples of good practice. This award will recognise an organisation that is responsible for implementing a ground breaking IT project that demonstrates clear cost benefits to the wider NHS.

Hospital Building Award

sponsored by NELCO
Since 1997, the NHS has seen a huge investment in its fabric - the biggest hospital building programme in its history. This award will be made to the new hospital building project that raises the standard of the healthcare environment and demonstrates value for money and project management excellence.

Hospital Catering Award

sponsored by Hobart
The Hospital Catering Award is presented to the NHS Trust that has strived to improve the standard of food and its nutritional value for the benefits of both patients and staff.

Hospital Cleaning Award

sponsored by Admiral Cleaning Supplies
Patients expect hospitals to be clean, and there is clear evidence of a tremendous improvement in cleanliness and infection control standards. This award acknowledges the efforts made by NHS organisations in recent years to raise standards in cleanliness and reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections.

Hospital Procurement Award

sponsored by Capita Consulting
Recognising the NHS Trust that has delivered value for money and increased efficiency through smarter procurement practice. The winning trust will demonstrate the success of partnerships and collaborations to achieve procurement excellence and cost effectiveness.

Hospital Security Award

sponsored by Nedap Security Management
The critical assets of a hospital - its people, property, information and reputation - must be protected. This award will recognise hospitals that have made significant steps towards a safer environment for patients and workers through the implementation of a security policy which incorporates the latest advancements in CCTV, access control and other monitoring technologies.

IT Innovation Award

sponsored by Call Systems Technology
The need for timely, effective information in healthcare is key to realising the benefits of the huge investments in NHS staff and buildings. This award will recognise the most innovative introduction of new technology for storing, retrieving and distributing data throughout the NHS.

NHS Publicity Campaign Award

sponsored by Spacebuilder
Awarded to the advertising campaign judged to have recorded a demonstrable success in achieving its objectives. The winning campaign can be either internal or external and can combine media including press, radio, television and outdoor advertising.

Outstanding Achievement in Healthcare

sponsored by Electrolux
Awarded to an NHS organisation that has achieved success in its role and brought benefits to the wider NHS through the dedication and expertise of its staff.

Sustainable Hospital Award

sponsored by Climate Consulting
The environment in which people live and work, has a key influence on their health. This award recognises the NHS hospital that has made progress towards sustainability through the smarter use of energy, transport, waste management etc in order to strive towards a reduced impact of healthcare facilities on the environment.

Transport & Logistics Award

sponsored by the British Parking Association
Awarded to the NHS Trust that has seen improvements in operational logistics including emergency services transport and coordination; fleet management; green transport; car parking and traffic management; postal services; and the supply of materials and goods.