Building Better Healthcare Awards

UK healthcare awards recognising innovation within the healthcare built environment, medical device and technology sectors

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE WINNERS CEREMONY IN JUST ONE STEP

How to purchase your ticket:

Purchasing your ticket is easy! Simply email lizzy@hpcimedia.com to request your ticket and extra information.

Ticket holders will then be in for a day of celebrating, networking and learning. The Building Better Healthcare Awards celebrate excellence in the built healthcare environment. With the entries now closed, our distinguished judges are carefully selecting the best initiatives, projects, and innovations launched over the past year.

On 6 November, join over 600 industry professionals as they gather to celebrate the winners, network, and connect with peers from across the UK built healthcare sector. Want to be part of it? Reserve your spot now by emailing lizzy@hpcimedia.com

For any questions about exhibiting, winner ceremony or the event, contact carolinagp@hpcimedia.com or call +44 207 193 1641.

Winners ceremony: 6 November 2024

Venue: The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD

The Building Better Healthcare Awards take place in November at the Brewery in central London. With 21 trophies awarded across five categories, winners include major hospitals, community-based facilities, and innovative healthcare technologies.

A carefully curated panel of judges selects achievements in areas such as facilities management, building design, patient environment, and technology.

With attendees from across the entire industry, the awards ceremony provides the perfect environment for networking and celebrations.

View the 2024 gallery here

KEY DATES

ENTRIES OPEN

4 March 2024

To qualify, the project or product must have been completed or launched between July 2022 and July 2024. For building design and interior design/landscaping entries, the project must be fully operational.

ENTRIES CLOSE

12 July 2024

You can amend your entry up to the deadline

TICKETS ON SALE

1 July 2024

Get your name on the waitlist by emailing Lizzy Copues at lizzy@hpcimedia.com.

WINNERS CEREMONY

6 November 2024

Taking place at the Brewery in central London, attendees can expect an exclusive guest list of healthcare professionals, providing countless networking opportunities.

THE WINNERS CEREMONY

Location:

The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD

The awards ceremony takes place at the The Brewery in London, having hosted the Building Better Healthcare Awards for more than 12 years.

Timings:

Dress Code:

Business attire

What to expect:

At the BBH Awards, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate the brightest stars in healthcare as well as connect with peers and engage with top industry suppliers all in a single day.

Questions about the winners ceremony?

Contact Carolina Garcia Porras at carolinagp@hpcimedia.com

MEET THE JUDGES

Catherine Zeliotis, Senior Associate and Healthcare Leader, Stantec, judge for these UK Healthcare Awards — Catherine Zeliotis, Senior Associate and Healthcare Leader, Stantec

Catsou Roberts, Director of Vital Arts, Barts Health NHS Trust, judge for these UK Healthcare Awards — Catsou Roberts, Director of Vital Arts, Barts Health NHS Trust

Donna Fitzpatrick, Director of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management, Lexica

Dr Peter Carter OBE, judge for these UK Healthcare Awards — Dr Peter Carter OBE

Karl Burton, Associate and Project Architect at Scott Tallon Walker Architects

Kevin Howell, Director of Estates and Facilities, East & North Herts NHS Trust, judge for these UK Healthcare Awards — Kevin Howell, Director of Estates and Facilities, East & North Herts NHS Trust

Kimia Benam, Creative Director, KB Architects, judge for these UK Healthcare Awards — Kimia Benam, Creative Director, KB Architects

Lyn Whitfield, Director of content strategy, Highland Marketing

Patricia Wilkie, President, National Association for Patient Participation, judge for these UK Healthcare Awards — Patricia Wilkie, President, National Association for Patient Participation

Russell James, Chief Revenue Officer, Specialist Door Solutions Ltd

Steve Martin, Associate Partner, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, judge for these UK Healthcare Awards — Steve Martin, Associate Partner, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

Stuart Hembury, Group Development and Commissioning Director and Chief Medical Planner, International Hospitals Group

MEET OUR 2024 SPEAKER

We are excited to announce that Helen Sturdy, National Head of Construction and leader of the £9bn ProCure23 framework, will be joining us as a speaker for our 2024 event.

Helen leads the renowned ProCure23 framework, which is pivotal in supporting NHS Trusts through every stage of their projects, from initial concept to completion and beyond. Under her guidance, Procure23 fosters innovation, best practices, and consistency in healthcare construction. Recently, Helen has spearheaded the healthcare sector’s response to the Building Safety Act, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of its implications for healthcare environments.

Conference details:

– The conference will start at 10am, and space is limited.

– Attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.

– There will be a short Q&A session after her talk.

PREVIOUS EXHIBITORS

Specialised in the Health sectors built environment, their approach produces pleasant and functional facilities that improve patient comfort and help healthcare providers attract and retain staff.

Brandon Medical is an award-winning British medical technology company with over 70 years of healthcare experience. Our products are in use throughout the world supported by an extensive distributor network.

Creative Activity Group is a leading provider of outdoor, sensory & educational equipment, transforming education and community spaces across the globe. With strong family values being at the heart of the company and a forward-thinking business ethos, their team delivers on the core values and exceptionally high levels of customer service.

Darwin Group provides outstanding permanent and temporary healthcare facilities for the NHS and independent healthcare sector to enhance staff and patient experience.

Design in Mental Health - the leading UK event focussed on the design, build, refurbishment, management & clinical provision of mental health environments.

At Dortek, they focus on what they do best: providing innovative, high-end door solutions for hygiene and industrial environments. For over 50 years, Dortek has specialised in delivering access solutions to the world’s leading pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, retail, and industrial companies.

Dowds Group are a leading multi-discipline specialist contractor providing building services, construction, facilities management, and energy solutions. We are focused on providing clients across the UK & Ireland with high quality, innovative solutions.

Healthcare design & management (hdm) and its sister magazine, mental health & dementia facilities (mhdf), are leading titles for the UK’s healthcare estates, and mental health and care facilities sectors, providing essential resources for professionals involved in these industries.

The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM) is the UK’s largest specialist Institute for the Healthcare Estates Sector; devoted to developing careers, provision of education and training, and registering engineers as Eng Tech, IEng and CEng.

Knightsbridge Furniture is one of the UK’s most established and well respected Contract Furniture Manufacturers, having been in the industry since 1939.

McAvoy is one of the UK and Ireland’s market leaders in the precision manufacture and delivery of temporary and permanent modular buildings.

Improving the care of generations through agile project delivery. MTX are a UK healthcare construction company specialising in the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). We undertake projects nationally and work for individual NHS hospitals, in addition to private healthcare providers.

SDS is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of specialist doorsets for hospital and clinical environments.

SHJ is a leading supplier of medical gas pipeline systems and services and a market leader in remote AI monitoring and energy-saving technologies. Winner of Healthcare Supplier of the Year 2021, we deliver leading innovations to NHS and private sector healthcare providers across the UK.

Storm has built a strong reputation as one of the UK’s leading contractors forming many long lasting relationships within the Healthcare, Residential, Office, Education, Leisure and New Build sectors in London and the M25 area. Committed to the highest standards of safety, social responsibility and excellence, we deliver outstanding projects which meet and exceed client’s expectations.

Leading UK manufacturer of modern integrated plumbing systems, fire-rated door sets, bed head trunking and more. Healthcare estates expertise.

For almost 25 years, Ultrafabrics has set the standard on high-tech performance fabrics. Our mission is to pioneer more sustainable materials that never compromise. Our versatile fabrics combine premium aesthetics, sensorial tactility, and functionality to deliver the highest quality material of its kind.

We work closely with the mental healthcare sector to design, manufacture and install bespoke anti-ligature windows and anti-climb fencing, rollers and products for a range of settings. We also provide doors and curtain walling in aluminium and timber and a wide choice of fixtures and fittings.

Vistamatic is a world leading designer and manufacturer of privacy glass. Our products are used globally in many sectors including; healthcare, education, high security environments, commercial, and any application where privacy and observation controls are needed.

Wardray Premise Limited is a long established company, specialising in the manufacture of all types of Radiation Shielding for medical and industrial applications.

For more than 80 years, the brand name ZARGES has been synonymous with continuous innovations in the fields of access, packaging and transportation and special constructions.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

2024 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

To become a sponsor or an event parnter get in touch with Lizzy at lizzy@hpcimedia.com or call +44 207 193 1641.

FAQ

Who should enter the awards?

The awards are open to all private and public healthcare organisations as well as architects, contractors, designers, and suppliers of products and services. In order to qualify, the project or product must have been completed or launched between July 2022 and July 2024.

How are the winners decided?

Winners are chosen by a panel of industry-leading judges

When does the judging take place?

The judges review the entries during August and meet in September to choose the winners. The winners are not announced until the awards ceremony in November

What are the criteria for the awards?

In order to qualify, the project or product must have been completed or launched between July 2022 and July 2024. For building design and interior design/landscaping entries, the project must be fully operational. The criteria for each category can be found here

How do I know which award to enter my product into?

The awards list is refreshed every year. Information on the criteria can be found here

Can I enter one product into multiple categories?

Yes! If the product fulfils the criteria for multiple categories then we encourage you to enter all categories that are relevant

What do I need to provide when entering?

Please provide a description of the project or product/service and how it meets the criteria given (maximum 500 words). The title should include the name of your brand/company and product or project. In addition, you should include details of stakeholders where applicable and you can upload image files and pdf documents to support your application (a maximum of nine documents will be accepted for review); including statements, drawings, patient feedback, and testimonials. These do not count towards your 500 words. Please ensure images are of the actual building, project, or product as CGIs will not be judged

What promotional support is available during the event?

BBH offers additional exposure to brands participating in the event through digital, print, social media and sponsorship packages. Please reach out to Lizzy Copues (lizzy@hpcimedia.com) or Amandine Mareschi (amandine@hpcimedia.com)

When is the Building Better Healthcare Awards ceremony?

This year’s event will be held at The Brewery in central London on Wednesday 6 November 2024