Congratulations to the Winners

Diagnostics & Pathology

Category Name Organisation Name Metal
Diagnostic Centre of the Year – Standalone City X-Ray And Scan Clinic Pvt. Ltd. Bronze
Diagnostic Chain of the Year Agilus Diagnostics Silver
Diagnostic Chain of the Year Metropolis Healthcare Limited Gold
Pathology Lab of the Year – Chain Lupin Diagnostics Limited Gold
Pathology Lab of the Year – Standalone City X-Ray And Scan Clinic Pvt. Ltd. Bronze

Health Tech & Innovation

Category Name Organisation Name Metal
Excellence in Healthcare Supply Chain & Logistics MEDIKABAZAAR Bronze
Health Tech Startup of the Year Online Chikitsa Mitra (Powered By Salubrious Technologies) Bronze
Medical Devices Provider of the Year Poly Medicure Limited Bronze
Medical Devices Provider of the Year TI Medical Pvt Limited Bronze

Hospitals & Clinics

Category Name Region Organisation Name Metal
Excellence in Bariatric Surgery North Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali Gold
Excellence in Cardiac Care South Apollo Hospitals, Healthcity, Visakhapatnam Bronze
Excellence in Cardiac Care South KIMSHEALTH Silver
Excellence in Cardiac Care National Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Silver
Excellence in Cardiac Care North Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Silver
Excellence in Clinical Services National Kids Clinic India Ltd (Cloudnine Group Of Hospitals) Bronze
Excellence in Clinical Services National Dr. B.L. Kapur Memorial Hospital (Blk-Max Super Speciality Hospital) Gold
Excellence in Dental Care National Clove Dental Bronze
Excellence in Emergency & Critical Care North Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Bronze
Excellence in Emergency & Critical Care South Apollo Hospitals, Healthcity, Visakhapatnam Silver
Excellence in Emergency & Critical Care South Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Silver
Excellence in Emergency & Critical Care South Aster Medcity, Kochi Gold
Excellence in Gastroenterology & Hepatology South Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Gastroenterology & Hepatology North Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali Silver
Excellence in IVF & Fertility Care National Kids Clinic India Ltd (Cloudnine Group Of Hospitals) Bronze
Excellence in IVF & Fertility Care North Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali Bronze
Excellence in Mother & Child Care North Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Bronze
Excellence in Mother & Child Care North Motherland Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Mother & Child Care East Neotia Bhagirathi Woman And Child Care Centre, Newtown Bronze
Excellence in Mother & Child Care National Kids Clinic India Ltd (Cloudnine Group Of Hospitals) Silver
Excellence in Mother & Child Care South Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Silver
Excellence in Nephrology South KIMSHEALTH Silver
Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care National Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Silver
Excellence in Nephrology National Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Neurology & Neurosciences South Aster Medcity, Kochi Gold
Excellence in Neurology & Neurosciences National Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute Gold
Excellence in Neurology & Neurosciences South Aster Whitefield Hospital Silver
Excellence in Neurology & Neurosciences South Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Silver
Excellence in Obstetrics & Gynecology South Aster Whitefield Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Oncology South Apollo Hospitals, Healthcity, Visakhapatnam Bronze
Excellence in Oncology North Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali Bronze
Excellence in Oncology National Apollo Cancer Center Gold
Excellence in Oncology National Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute Gold
Excellence in Oncology South Aster Whitefield Hospital Silver
Excellence in Oncology National Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Silver
Excellence in Oncology North Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali Silver
Excellence in Ophthalmology National Sankara Eye Hospital's - Sankara Eye Foundation India Gold
Excellence in Organ Transplantation National Kovai Medical Center And Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Organ Transplantation North Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali Bronze
Excellence in Organ Transplantation South Aster Medcity, Kochi Silver
Excellence in Orthopedic Care South Apollo Hospitals, Healthcity, Visakhapatnam Bronze
Excellence in Orthopedic Care National Apollo Spectra Hospitals Bronze
Excellence in Orthopedic Care South Aster RV Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Orthopedic Care South KIMSHEALTH Bronze
Excellence in Orthopedic Care National Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute Gold
Excellence in Orthopedic Care North Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Silver
Excellence in Patient Care & Experience North Dr. B.L. Kapur Memorial Hospital (Blk-Max Super Speciality Hospital) Gold
Excellence in Rehabilitation Services South KIMSHEALTH Bronze
Excellence in Rehabilitation Services National Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute Gold
Excellence in Research & Training West Jayaramdas Patel Academic Center (JPAC) - Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Surgical Innovation or Robotic Surgery South Aster Medcity, Kochi Gold
Excellence in Surgical Innovation or Robotic Surgery National Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute Gold
Excellence in Surgical Innovation or Robotic Surgery North Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Gold
Excellence in Surgical Innovation or Robotic Surgery North Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali Silver
Excellence in Urology National Apollo Spectra Hospitals Bronze
Excellence in Urology South KIMSHEALTH Gold
Green & Sustainable Hospital of the Year North Dr. B.L. Kapur Memorial Hospital (Blk-Max Super Speciality Hospital) Silver
Green & Sustainable Hospital of the Year West Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Silver
Hospital Chain of the Year   Kids Clinic India Ltd (Cloudnine Group Of Hospitals) Gold
Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care West Apollo Hospitals International Ltd Gold
Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care North Dr. B.L. Kapur Memorial Hospital (Blk-Max Super Speciality Hospital) Silver
Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care North Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Silver
Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care South Aster CMI Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care South Aster Whitefield Hospital Bronze
Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care National Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute Gold
Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care National KIMSHEALTH Gold

Healthcare Leadership

Category Name Organisation Name Metal
Lifetime Achievement of the Year - Healthcare Prathap C.Reddy, Founder - Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Gold
Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year Himanshu Baid, Managing Director, Poly Medicure Ltd. Silver
Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year Sanjeev Jain, Managing Director, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd Silver
Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year Siddharth Gadia, Co-Founder, Zeno Health Silver
Healthcare Leader of the Year Dinesh Lodha, Group CEO, MEDIKABAZAAR Silver
Healthcare Leader of the Year Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare Gold
Healthcare Leader of the Year Umang Vohra, MD and Global CEO, Cipla Ltd Gold
Women Leader Of The Year (Healthcare) Alisha Moopen, MD and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare Silver
Women Leader Of The Year (Healthcare) Dr Ritu Garg, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Fortis Healthcare Silver
Women Leader Of The Year (Healthcare) Visalakshi Chandramouli, Founding managing Partner - Tata capital Healthcare Fund Silver

Practitioners

Category Name Organisation Name Metal
Oncologist of the Year Dr. T. Raja, Director Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centre Gold
Specialist of the Year – Cardiology Dr Sameer Gupta, Sr Interventional Cardiologist, Group Director, Metro Group of Hospitals Gold
Specialist of the Year – ENT Dr Rahul A. Patil, Director, Sai Samarth SuperDoctors ENT & Superspeciality+ Silver
Specialist of the Year – Pulmonology Dr. P Arjun (Senior Consultant & Group Coordinator) KIMSHEALTH Bronze

Healthcare Leadership

Category Name Organisation Name Metal Project / Initiative
Excellence in Public Health Innovation Cipla EMEU Gold Project Spirofy
Excellence in Public Health Innovation MSD For Mothers Gold Manyata
Excellence in Surgical Care Innovation Apollo Spectra Hospitals Silver The Largest Network of Short Stay Surgeries in India
Patient Engagement & Education Program of the Year Cipla EMEU Gold Breathefree
Social Impact in Healthcare HLL MANAGEMENT ACADEMY Silver Thinkal - Awareness creation and distribution of Menstrual Cups
Social Impact in Healthcare Aster Medcity, Kochi Gold Aster Volunteers
Social Impact in Healthcare Sankara Eye Foundation India Gold Gift of Vision

Award Categories

Overview

The FE Healthcare Awards 2025 celebrate the spirit of progress. From hospitals and startups to diagnostics and public health, the awards will honour those setting new benchmarks and driving meaningful impact across the healthcare spectrum. It’s a recognition of excellence—not just in outcomes, but in vision, innovation, and commitment to a healthier India.

Award categories will be live soon!

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Honour your team’s dedication and achievements

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Jury

Dr. Atul Mohan Kochhar

CEO,
NABH

Dr Gurdeep Singh

President,
IRIA

Dr K Madan Gopal

Advisor & Head,
Public Health Administration,
National Health Systems Resource Centre,
GOI

Dr. Shailaja Tetali

Professor,
Dean Research &
Policy Support,
Indian Institute of Public Health
Hyderabad

Dr Shirshendu Mukherjee

Managing Director,
Wadhwani Innovation Network,
Wadhwani Foundation

Dr. Sunil K Khetarpal

Director,
Association of Healthcare Providers (India)

Categories

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  • Practitioners

  • Diagnostics

  • Health Tech & Innovation

  • Healthcare Leadership

  • Special Recognition

Category Name
Category Description
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Excellence in Multi‑Specialty Care
This award recognises hospitals that offer outstanding care across a broad range of medical specialties under one roof. These institutions demonstrate clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care through integrated service lines, interdisciplinary teamwork, and consistent quality outcomes across departments.
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Excellence in Single-Specialty Care
This award recognises hospitals that specialize in a single area of medicine and deliver exceptional care, innovation, and patient outcomes within that focused domain. Institutions considered under this category must exhibit leadership, specialized expertise, and cutting-edge treatment in their chosen specialty.
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Green & Sustainable Hospital of the Year
This award recognises hospitals that have shown exemplary commitment to environmental sustainability in healthcare delivery. It honors institutions that integrate eco-friendly practices in infrastructure, waste management, energy use, and community outreach to reduce their ecological footprint while maintaining high-quality care.
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Hospital Chain of the Year
This award recognises multi-location hospital networks that maintain uniform quality standards, operational excellence, and consistent patient experiences across all centers. The category celebrates scalable impact, innovation, and leadership in coordinated care across geographies.
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Excellence in Digital Health & Remote Care
This category recognises institutions that have effectively adopted and scaled digital health technologies — including telemedicine, virtual consultations, remote patient monitoring, and other digital care delivery solutions — to improve accessibility, patient outcomes, and care continuity.
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Excellence in Emergency & Critical Care
This award recognises excellence in handling life-threatening medical situations with speed, skill, and precision. It honors hospitals that excel in trauma care, emergency preparedness, critical care infrastructure, and rapid response protocols to save lives in high-stakes scenarios.
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Excellence in Oncology
This award recognises comprehensive cancer care centers delivering outstanding outcomes in prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation. It includes leadership in personalized oncology, research, multi-disciplinary cancer boards, and patient navigation.
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Excellence in Cardiac Care
This award recognises healthcare institutions delivering exceptional cardiovascular services. It includes excellence in interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, rehabilitation, preventive care, and innovations in heart disease management.
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Excellence in Neurology & Neurosciences
This award recognises institutions that lead in diagnosing and treating neurological and neurosurgical disorders. It highlights excellence in stroke management, epilepsy care, neuro-rehabilitation, and the use of advanced imaging and surgical technologies.
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Excellence in Clinical Services
This award recognises institutions that demonstrate exceptional clinical governance and process excellence across hospital departments. It includes quality assurance, infection control, clinical documentation, standard operating procedures, accreditation, and a continuous improvement culture.
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Excellence in Obstetrics & Gynecology
This award recognises exceptional women’s health services, from prenatal care to childbirth and advanced gynecological surgeries. It includes expertise in managing high-risk pregnancies, infertility treatment, and holistic wellness for women across life stages.
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Excellence in Patient Care & Experience
This award honors institutions that prioritize a patient-first approach through compassionate, responsive, and personalized care. It focuses on the patient journey — from admission to discharge and beyond — including communication, comfort, grievance redressal, and post-treatment engagement.
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Excellence in Research & Training
This award recognises hospitals and healthcare institutions for their outstanding contributions to medical science, clinical research, and human capital development. It celebrates organizations that lead the way through pioneering clinical trials, impactful research publications, and innovation labs, while also investing in structured medical education, continuous professional development, and training programs for healthcare staff. The award highlights a commitment to advancing evidence-based medicine and fostering a culture of lifelong learning in healthcare.
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Excellence in Urology
This award recognises excellence in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of urological disorders. It includes leadership in minimally invasive surgeries, kidney stone treatment, prostate health, and male reproductive health services.
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Excellence in ENT Care
This award recognises outstanding care in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services. It honors institutions for advanced diagnostics, microsurgeries, hearing restoration programs, and integrated treatment for ENT-related disorders.
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Excellence in Orthopedic Care
This award recognises hospitals that deliver exceptional orthopedic care, including trauma surgeries, joint replacements, sports injury management, and rehabilitation. It includes innovation in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted orthopedic procedures.
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Excellence in Mental Wellness Care
This award recognises institutions that prioritize mental health as a core part of healthcare delivery. It includes services for psychiatric care, counseling, addiction recovery, community mental health, and de-stigmatization initiatives.
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Excellence in Diabetes Care
This award recognises centers that excel in comprehensive diabetes management, including diagnostics, patient education, dietary support, and complication prevention. It also honors innovation in digital and preventive approaches for diabetic care.
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Excellence in Ophthalmology
This award recognises outstanding eye care institutions delivering excellence in cataract surgeries, glaucoma management, retina care, pediatric ophthalmology, and advanced vision correction procedures.
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Excellence in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
This award recognises excellence in managing gastrointestinal and liver-related diseases. It includes expertise in endoscopic procedures, hepatobiliary surgeries, digestive wellness, and chronic liver disease management.
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Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
This award recognises institutions that provide safe and effective surgical solutions for obesity management. It includes patient-centric pre- and post-operative care, long-term support, and multidisciplinary obesity management programs.
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Excellence in Mother & Child Care
This award recognises healthcare institutions that offer comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality care for mothers and children after conception through early childhood. It includes excellence in prenatal care, labor and delivery services, neonatal intensive care, postnatal support, and pediatric care, along with integrated wellness programs for maternal and child health. The focus is on institutions that demonstrate a commitment to safe birthing practices, early development, and holistic well-being of both mother and child.
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Excellence in Organ Transplantation
This award recognises institutions excelling in organ transplantation services, including kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants. It honors surgical outcomes, transplant coordination, donor awareness, and ethical practices.
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Excellence in Nephrology
This award recognises excellence in kidney care, including dialysis services, chronic kidney disease management, transplant preparation, and early detection programs.
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Excellence in IVF & Fertility Care
This award recognises institutions that specialize in helping individuals and couples achieve conception through advanced fertility treatments and reproductive care. It celebrates excellence in assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF, IUI, ICSI, egg and sperm preservation, and reproductive endocrinology. This category honors centers that demonstrate innovation, ethical practices, high success rates, transparent counseling, and personalized fertility solutions, contributing meaningfully to the journey toward parenthood.
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Excellence in Surgical Innovation or Robotic Surgery
This award celebrates surgical centers that lead in technology-driven advancements such as robotic-assisted surgery, 3D surgical planning, and other minimally invasive innovations that improve precision, recovery time, and outcomes.
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Excellence in Rehabilitation Services
This award recognises institutions that deliver comprehensive physical, occupational, and cognitive rehabilitation services. It includes post-operative rehab, stroke recovery, chronic illness support, and programs promoting patient independence and quality of life.
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Excellence in Dental Care
This award recognises institutions that provide outstanding dental and oral healthcare services across preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical dentistry. It honors excellence in patient care, advanced dental technology, treatment innovation, and oral health education. Institutions must demonstrate a commitment to quality, hygiene, and accessibility in promoting lifelong oral wellness.
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Excellence in General Medicine
This award recognises hospitals and healthcare providers that demonstrate excellence in general medicine, preventive care, and comprehensive primary healthcare delivery. It honors institutions offering accessible, patient-centered care across age groups, with a strong focus on early diagnosis, chronic disease management, continuity of care, and impactful community health initiatives.
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Specialist of the Year – Cardiology
This award recognises an outstanding cardiologist who has demonstrated excellence in cardiovascular care, innovation in treatment, patient outcomes, and contributions to the advancement of cardiac sciences.
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Specialist of the Year – Neurology
This award recognises a neurologist who has shown exceptional clinical expertise, research contributions, and impact in diagnosing and managing neurological disorders.
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Specialist of the Year – Gastroenterology
This award recognises a gastroenterologist who has excelled in the diagnosis, treatment, and advancement of gastrointestinal and liver-related conditions through clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
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Specialist of the Year – Ophthalmology
This award recognises an eye care specialist who has demonstrated excellence in ophthalmic surgery, vision health, or clinical innovation in treating eye disorders and diseases.
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Fertility Specialist of the Year
This award recognises a fertility specialist who has made significant advancements in the field of reproductive medicine, particularly in fertility treatments, including assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The award celebrates excellence in patient outcomes, clinical innovation, and research that contributes to improving reproductive health and addressing infertility challenges.
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Specialist of the Year – Nephrology
This award recognises a nephrologist who has excelled in the management of kidney-related conditions and contributed significantly to patient care, research, or dialysis advancements.
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Specialist of the Year – Urology
This award recognises a urologist who has demonstrated outstanding expertise in urological disorders, surgical excellence, and innovations in genitourinary care.
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Specialist of the Year – Pulmonology
This award recognises a pulmonologist who has shown excellence in the management of respiratory diseases, critical care, and innovations in pulmonary diagnostics and treatment.
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Oncologist of the Year
This award recognises an oncology expert who has demonstrated leadership in cancer care, research, and patient support, with measurable impact on outcomes and innovations in oncology.
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Pediatrician of the Year
This award recognises a pediatrician who has provided exceptional care, advocacy, and leadership in advancing child health and well-being through clinical practice or community engagement.
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Obstetrician & Gynecologist of the Year
This award recognises a leading OB-GYN who has demonstrated excellence in maternal and women’s health, surgical expertise, and contributions to the field through care, teaching, or innovation.
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Dental Professional of the Year
This award recognises a dental professional who has exhibited clinical excellence, innovation in oral healthcare, and a commitment to advancing dental health and patient outcomes.
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Clinical Nutritionist / Dietitian of the Year
This award recognises a nutrition or dietetics professional who has demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, personalized dietary interventions, and public health nutrition impact.
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Psychologist of the Year
This award recognises a licensed psychologist who has shown leadership in mental health diagnosis, therapy, and awareness-building through patient care or community work.
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Psychiatrist of the Year
This award recognises a psychiatrist who has excelled in diagnosing, treating, and advocating for mental health, while making significant contributions to psychiatric care and policy.
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Occupational Health Physician of the Year
This award recognises a medical professional who has demonstrated excellence in workplace health, safety, preventive care, and occupational medicine innovations.
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Dermatologist of the Year
This award recognises a dermatologist who has demonstrated excellence in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of skin, hair, and nail disorders. The honoree should have made impactful contributions to clinical dermatology, patient education, or advancements in aesthetic and medical dermatological practices.
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Specialist of the Year – ENT
This award recognises an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist who has demonstrated excellence in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of otolaryngological conditions. It honours contributions to patient care, surgical innovation, hearing and balance disorders, or advancements in clinical research within the ENT field.
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Surgical Excellence – Cardiothoracic & Orthopedic Surgery
This award recognises a surgeon who has demonstrated outstanding expertise in either cardiothoracic or orthopedic surgery. The honoree should exemplify excellence in complex surgical procedures, innovation in surgical techniques, and significant contributions to improving patient outcomes.
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Surgical Excellence – Neurosurgery
This award recognises a neurosurgeon who has shown surgical mastery, innovation, and leadership in managing complex neurological and spinal disorders.
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Surgical Excellence – General & Laparoscopic Surgery
This award recognises a general surgeon skilled in both open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedures who has delivered exceptional surgical care and advanced surgical practice.
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Radiologist of the Year
This award recognises a radiologist who has demonstrated excellence in medical imaging, diagnostics, and interventional radiology. The awardee should exemplify precision, innovation, and contributions to improving diagnostic accuracy and multidisciplinary care.
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Anesthesiologist of the Year
This award recognises an anesthesiologist who has demonstrated exceptional expertise in perioperative care, pain management, and critical care. The honoree should exemplify precision, safety, and innovation in anesthesia practices, and play a pivotal role in ensuring positive surgical outcomes and patient well-being across various medical settings.
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Diagnostic Chain of the Year
This award recognises diagnostic chains operating across multiple locations that demonstrate excellence in clinical accuracy, innovation, patient experience, service quality, and operational efficiency at scale.
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Diagnostic Centre of the Year – Standalone
This award recognises standalone diagnostic centres demonstrating excellence in accurate reporting, patient-centric services, advanced diagnostic technology, and operational efficiency.
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Pathology Lab of the Year – Chain
This award recognises chains of pathology laboratories that excel in providing accurate diagnostic reporting, patient-centric services, cutting-edge diagnostic technology, and operational efficiency across multiple locations.
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Pathology Lab of the Year – Standalone
This award celebrates standalone pathology labs that demonstrate excellence in delivering accurate diagnostic services, personalized patient care, advanced technology, and efficient operations in a single location.
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Health Tech Startup of the Year
This award recognises an emerging startup leveraging technology to transform healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, or system efficiency. The startup should demonstrate innovation, early impact, scalability, and strong potential to disrupt or significantly improve healthcare.
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Health Tech Solution of the Year
This category recognises comprehensive, innovative health tech solutions that address key healthcare challenges. This includes digital health platforms, mobile applications, integrated solutions, and other technology-driven innovations that improve healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and system efficiency.
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Best Use of AI in Healthcare
This award recognises outstanding use of artificial intelligence to improve clinical outcomes, diagnostics, drug discovery, workflow automation, or patient engagement. The solution should reflect innovation, reliability, efficiency, and ethical and transparent AI practices in real-world healthcare settings.
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Innovation in Wearables & Remote Monitoring
This award recognises breakthrough innovations in wearable technology or remote health monitoring devices that support proactive care, chronic disease management, fitness tracking, or real-time diagnostics. Solutions should demonstrate usability, data accuracy, adoption, and impact on patient health.
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HealthTech Enabler of the Year
This award recognises organisations that provide critical backend or support services—such as IT infrastructure, integration, data security, or consulting—that enable healthtech solutions to function seamlessly. Winners must demonstrate reliability, scalability, and value to healthcare ecosystems.
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Medical Devices Provider of the Year
This award recognises organisations that manufacture or supply high-impact medical devices used in diagnostics, surgery, therapy, or patient care. Providers must show excellence in innovation, safety, clinical relevance, and operational support to healthcare institutions.
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Medical Supplies/Consumables Provider of the Year
This award recognises excellence in supplying essential medical consumables such as PPE, syringes, disposables, and wound care products. Providers must demonstrate quality assurance, supply chain reliability, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness to healthcare demands.
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Excellence in Healthcare Supply Chain & Logistics
This award recognises organisations that deliver innovation and efficiency in healthcare supply chain and logistics—including procurement, warehousing, cold chain, and last-mile delivery. Winners should demonstrate resilience, transparency, sustainability, and measurable improvements in healthcare operations.
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Healthcare Leader of the Year
This award recognises an exceptional leader in the healthcare sector who has demonstrated visionary leadership, strategic decision-making, and measurable impact in advancing healthcare delivery, innovation, or policy. The individual should exemplify excellence in management, inspire teams, and drive transformational change in their organization or the broader ecosystem.
Read More.. a. The applicant must be a senior leader (e.g., CEO, COO, CTO, CMO, CIO) in the healthcare ecosystem, including hospitals, diagnostics, MedTech, healthtech, or allied domains.
b. The applicant must have a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry, with a minimum of 1 year in their current entity as of March 31, 2025.
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Lifetime Achievement of the Year - Healthcare
This award recognises an individual with a lifetime of outstanding and sustained contributions to the healthcare sector. The honoree should exemplify visionary leadership, exceptional service, and a legacy of impact that has shaped healthcare policy, delivery, research, or public health outcomes in India.
Read More.. a. The applicant must have at least 25 years of professional experience in the healthcare sector (medicine, administration, policy-making, research, or related roles) as of March 31 , 2025.
b. The applicant should be retired but still actively contributing to healthcare, either by working independently, serving as an advisor, investor, or board member, or continuing to influence the sector.
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year
This award recognises a pioneering entrepreneur who has launched or scaled a healthcare venture with significant innovation, social impact, and market relevance. The winner should demonstrate resilience, strategic vision, and a scalable, sustainable approach to solving key healthcare challenges.
Read More.. a. The applicant must have at least 10 years of professional experience in the healthcare sector (healthtech, MedTech, administration, or related roles) , with a minimum of 1 years in her current venture as of March 31, 2025.
b. The applicant must be an active entrepreneur who has successfully launched or scaled a healthcare venture, demonstrating innovation, sustainability, and significant impact in improving healthcare delivery or access.
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Women Leader Of The Year (Healthcare)
This award recognises a woman leader who has made transformative contributions to the healthcare sector. The nominee should exemplify excellence in leadership, innovation, and advocacy, making a significant impact on healthcare delivery, policy, or management. She should serve as an inspiration and role model, demonstrating a commitment to advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes. This category celebrates women who are paving the way for future generations in healthcare leadership.
Read More.. a. The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur in the healthcare ecosystem, including healthtech, MedTech, hospitals, diagnostics, or allied domains
b. The applicant must have a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry, with a minimum of 1 year in their current entity as of March 31, 2025.
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Social Impact in Healthcare
This award recognises a healthcare organisation or initiative that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to healthcare-related corporate social responsibility (CSR), focusing on initiatives that have made a significant social impact, improved community health, or addressed healthcare challenges in underserved populations
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Public Health Innovation
This award recognises an organisation, initiative, or individual who has introduced groundbreaking innovations in public health practices, including policy changes, community health programs, or large-scale health interventions, contributing to the improvement of population health, disease prevention, or health systems on a large scale
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Patient Engagement & Education Program of the Year
his award acknowledges a healthcare program or initiative that has successfully empowered patients through education, engagement, and self-management tools, leading to measurable improvements in patient outcomes, enhanced patient satisfaction, and active participation in health decision-making
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Mental Health Awareness
This award celebrates an exceptional medical technology (MedTech) innovation, including diagnostic tools, therapeutic devices, or digital health solutions, that has made a transformative impact on healthcare delivery, patient care, or treatment outcomes.
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Best in Health & Wellness Innovation (Product & Technology)
This award recognises innovations in consumer-focused health and wellness products, services, or technologies that contribute to the enhancement of physical, mental, or emotional well-being. The innovation could include wellness products, lifestyle solutions, digital health tools, or other technologies that support overall health and well-being
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Surgical Care Innovation
This award recognises a healthcare institution or initiative that has introduced innovative approaches in surgical care—such as minimally invasive techniques, enhanced recovery protocols, or process improvements—that improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital stays, and enhance surgical efficiency and safety.
25,000
20,000
+ GST
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Payment

A non-refundable fee will be charged per entry. All payments to be made online, for cheque/DD - to be drawn in the favour of ‘Company name’ and must reach our Noida office.

Entries will only be accepted after the receiving of the payment.

Standard Price

₹ 25,000 + 18 % GST

*Taxes as applicable - 18% GST Applicable

Important dates

Awards Registration
Open

April 23, 2025

Early bird deadline

May 8, 2025

Nomination Deadline

May 31, 2025June 10, 2025

Jury Meet

June 20, 2025

Awards Ceremony

June 25, 2025

Entry Guidelines

ENTRY GUIDELINES
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  • Any entity participating in the Awards should be an Indian entity with a registered presence in India for minimum of five years as on March 31, 2025.
  • Any entity participating in the Awards should be NABH/Internationally (JCI or ISQUA certified) Accredited/any other international accreditation.
  • The project/initiative/innovation/service should be completely executed in the Indian operations of the participating entity.
  • The project/initiative/innovation/service should have been implemented or in operation in the period April 01, 2023, to March 31, 2025 (or major part of the initiative should fall into the defined period), with impact demonstrated and results showcased by initiative/ project in the period April 01, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
  • Hospitals and clinics may apply under either the National or Regional level (North , South , East or West), based on their operational presence:
    a. National Level: Participating entity must have operations in at least two regions/zones, with a minimum of five branches across these regions/zones as on March 31, 2025.
    b. Regional Level : Participating entity must have at least 1 operating branch in only 1 zone, which may be North, South, East, or West as on March 31 , 2025.
  • For Hospital Chain of the Year: Participating entity must have at least 5 operating branches across India as on March 31, 2025.
  • Diagnostic Chain of the Year: Participating entity must have at least 5 operating branches across India as on March 31, 2025.
  • Pathology Lab of the Year – Chain: Participating entity must have at least 5 operating branches across India as on March 31, 2025.
  • The initiative must be undertaken by going beyond the mandatory accreditations/regulatory requirements as applicable.
  • Participating entities which are a part of a group of hospitals must apply as an individual unit for all initiatives undertaken for the Awards.

Award Selection Process

Our awards honor exceptional entries that demonstrate excellence in execution. The jury assesses submissions based on:

How groundbreaking and forward-thinking the entry is.

The ability to motivate and set industry benchmarks.

Assesses the positive change and influence created within the target audience or industry

 

COMMITTED TO ETHICAL AND FAIR PRACTICES

To maintain the integrity of the evaluation process, jury members with entries in a specific category will be recused from voting in that category, ensuring a fair and impartial assessment.

This meticulous approach ensures that only the most deserving entries receive recognition

ENSURING PRIVACY & SECURITY OF ENTRIES

We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality & security for all submitted entries, ensuring access is restricted to authorised personnel only. Protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust are our foremost priorities.

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER ASSESSMENT

ELIGIBILITY CHECK : The official tabulator meticulously reviews and validates all entries.


TRUSTED ASSURANCE : Their name and logo ensure credibility and transparency.

FAIR & TRANSPARENT EVALUATION

EXPERT PANEL : Industry specialists evaluate entries solely on merit.


TWO-STAGE REVIEW : A thorough process ensures the best are chosen.

WINNER SELECTION

The jury meticulously evaluates the shortlist to determine the most deserving winners. The award ceremony honors and celebrates exceptional winners.

FAQ

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Q. How many entries under different categories can I submit?

You can submit as many campaigns/ entries as you like, and there is no restriction on the number of categories

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Q. Is there a fee to submit the entries?

Yes, the fee is Rs 20,000 (Early Bird Discount) Rs 25,000 (Actual), per entry for all the categories. Tax invoice will be provided post the culmination of the event. In case of any urgent requirement, kindly write an email to the organizing body.

Note: GST 18% + (Online Bank Transfer Charges + Transfer GST charges) @5.9% = 23.9%. Foreign Payments only pay via SWIFT Payment Method

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Q. In what form should one submit the entries?

An entry must contain a summary of the campaign. The summary should not exceed 500 words.Other than the summary, one needs to fill the mandatory fields of Objective, Creativity & Innovation, Strategy & Execution, RoIe & Results. The sample of the work may vary from category to category. Therefore, it can include printed materials such as white papers or company publications; links to online content such as web pages, websites, videos, AVs, sample Ads, infographics or mobile applications.

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Q. In case of payment through Cheque / Demand Draft (DD)

Before filling the award nomination form you need to have the scanned copy of Cheque or DD, which needs to be uploaded for successful submission of the award nomination form. The Cheque or DD needs to be made in the favor of "IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd" payable at New Delhi.
The hard copy of cheque/DD should be sent to the below mentioned address - Indian Express Online, The Express Building, B1/B, Amaltash Marg, Sector 10, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
Contact: Shagun Mishra | +91 9304 41233 | shagun@financialexpress.com

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Q. For Foreign Payment

Beneficiary Name - IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
Beneficiary Address - The Express Building, B1/B, Amaltash Marg, Sector 10, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
Beneficiary Bank A/C No - 50200016149200
Beneficiary Bank Name - HDFC Bank Ltd
Beneficiary Bank Address- C-5/32 SDA, New Delhi 110016
RTGS / NEFT IFSC Code - HDFC0000032
SWIFT Code - HDFCINBB

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Q. Before filing the award nomination form you need to have the scanned copy of the below listed documents.

For Private Organizations working with Government Departments - Authorisation Certificate should be signed by the Government Department with which the organization is working for the nominated project.

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