Health Industry Hub Awards 2026
HEALTH INDUSTRY HUB CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE AWARDS 2026
We are thrilled to invite you to the Health Industry Hub Catalysts for Change Awards on 5th November 2026, an evening dedicated to celebrating remarkable individuals and organisations that inspire us to challenge the status quo and embark on a purposeful journey to reimagine healthcare.
Awards Ceremony & Tickets
📅 5 November 2026 at 6pm – 10pm
📍 Dockside, The Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour Sydney
👉 Book you tickets
🎤 Keynote speaker to be announced
💫 Formal dress code – The more casual cousin of black tie, but dressier than cocktail
Awards Categories
TOP Podcasts & MOST VIEWED Vodcasts (12 categories)
These Awards recognise and celebrate the MOST VIEWED vodcasts and TOP podcasts featuring leaders and change-makers who have captivated our audience across the healthcare sector, including the pharma, medtech, diagnostics and biotech industries.
No nominations are required for these Awards categories (see below).
Excellence in Communications (7 categories)
These Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of teams and individuals across Corporate Communications, Government Relations & Policy, PR agencies, and NGOs. These unsung heroes will be recognised in the Excellence in Communications Awards categories.
A call for nominations will be issued on 4 May.
Key Dates
- Nominations open: 4 May (Excellence in Communications categories only)
- Nominations close: 19 June (Excellence in Communications categories only)
- Voting opens: 22 June at 1pm (Excellence in Communications categories only)
- Voting closes: 3 August (Excellence in Communications categories only)
- FINALISTS: To be announced 17 August (All categories)
- WINNERS: Crowned at Awards ceremony on 5 November
Awards Judges
We believe in the power of collective engagement and the strength of our diverse audience. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that once again YOU, our incredible Health Industry Hub audience from the healthcare sector, will serve as the esteemed judges for the prestigious Catalysts for Change Awards 2026.
In the Top Podcasts and Most Viewed Vodcasts categories, every ‘unique’ view across our digital and social channels is shaping the leaderboard, as we analyse overall engagement data. For the Excellence in Communications categories, it is your nominations and votes that will crown the winners.
Get Ready To Shine
We’re counting down to a night of celebration with you, your team and industry peers. The WINNERS will be crowned at the Awards ceremony on 5th November!
With such worthy winners in 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Health Industry Hub Catalysts for Change Awards 2026 is set to inspire our collective journey to reimagine the future of healthcare.
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