6th Edition Patient First Awards Categories
The 4th Edition of the IHW Patient First Awards would highlight the positive change and focus on unprecedented innovations and exemplary technologies that organizations, groups and individuals initiated and brough in healthcare thus reducing health disparities, and providing much needed care & guidance to the patients at all stages.
Pharmaceutical
Patient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Cancer Care
Honoring pharma organizations that have significantly improved access to and outcomes of cancer care through therapies, diagnostics, awareness, and patient support.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Reproductive Health
Recognizing efforts in making reproductive health treatments and counseling accessible, empathetic, and safe for diverse patient populations.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Diabetes Care
Celebrating companies that offer holistic diabetes management including early detection, insulin innovation, digital support, and lifestyle integration.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Child Health
Recognizing pharma initiatives focused on pediatric therapies, vaccinations, and nutritional support with high impact on childhood health.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Urology
Awarding excellence in addressing urinary health, men’s health, and kidney-related therapies with patient-first communication and solutions.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Cardiology
Recognizing advancements in cardiac medications and patient outreach that help prevent and manage cardiovascular diseases.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Hematology
Highlighting organizations improving blood disorder care through therapies, education, and equity-focused access.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Ophthalmology
Awarding companies working to preserve and improve vision through innovation in eye care medications and accessibility programs.
Nominate NowExcellence in Patient Care (Online Pharmacy)
Recognizing online pharmacies ensuring safe, timely, and affordable delivery of essential medications with superior patient support.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Kidney Care
For contributions in renal disease care, chronic kidney disease awareness, and supportive drug interventions.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Stroke Care
Honoring excellence in post-stroke treatment, education, and rehabilitation-oriented pharmaceutical solutions.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Rare Diseases
Recognizing breakthroughs in orphan drugs, patient support programs, and advocacy in rare disease management.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Mental Health Care
For providing accessible, stigma-free mental health medication, education, and community engagement.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Derma Care
Highlighting skincare and dermatological innovations that prioritize dignity, comfort, and therapeutic excellence.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Women’s Health
Recognizing pharma brands championing maternal, hormonal, and overall female health.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
For improving digestive and liver care through medication access and supportive patient communication.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Orthopedic & Rheumatic Diseases
Awarding innovations that reduce pain, improve mobility, and empower long-term care for orthopedic and autoimmune conditions.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Neurology
For contributions in managing neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and MS with compassion and innovation.
Patient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company in Pulmonology
Recognizing impactful drug therapies and programs that enhance respiratory health and patient lifestyle.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Company of the Year
The highest recognition for an all-rounded pharma organization deeply rooted in empathy, ethics, and excellence.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Excellence in Drug Manufacturing
Honoring manufacturing facilities that prioritize patient safety, compliance, and high-quality therapeutic outputs.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Pharmaceutical Excellence in Packaging Innovation
For packaging innovations that improve accessibility, safety, adherence, and patient convenience.
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Medtech Health
Patient-Centric Med-tech Device Brands in Heart Care
Recognizing device innovations for cardiac health monitoring, intervention, and care management.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Consumer Med-tech Brands
Awarding med-tech solutions empowering patient self-care and remote monitoring
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Med-tech Device Brands in Diabetes
Honoring diabetes device brands for patient ease, precision, and continuity of care.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Med-tech Device Brands in Oncology
For breakthrough oncology devices improving treatment, early detection, and patient comfort.
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Diagnostic & Preventive Health
Patient-Centric Diagnostic Lab
Recognizing diagnostic service providers for accuracy, accessibility, and patient education.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Preventive Health Brand
Honoring efforts in early detection, screenings, and prevention-focused patient care.
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Healthcare & Startups
Patient-Centric Healthcare Start-ups
For innovative health startups building patient-first service delivery models.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Digital Health App
Awarding intuitive and outcome-driven digital health apps improving health tracking and care engagement.
Nominate NowRecognizing new-age labs and platforms transforming diagnostics with technology and trust.
Celebrating companies that offer holistic diabetes management including early detection, insulin innovation, digital support, and lifestyle integration.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Home-Based Healthcare Start-ups
For accessible home care solutions that provide comfort, continuity, and dignity to patients.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Preventive Health Start-ups
Awarding proactive health initiatives focused on screenings, risk prediction, and early management.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric AI-Based Solution Provider Start-ups
Recognizing AI-led healthcare solutions enabling personalization and timely intervention.
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Hospitals
Patient-Centric National Hospital of the Year
For overall excellence in patient-first service, infrastructure, and continuous improvement.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Regional Hospital of the Year
Honoring regionally rooted hospitals delivering world-class, community-focused care.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric GI & Bariatric Hospital
For advancing patient well-being in gastrointestinal and weight-related care.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Hospital in Emergency & Trauma Care
Recognizing hospitals that provide immediate, compassionate, and life-saving emergency services with speed, expertise, and empathy.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Hospital in Pain Management & Palliative Care
For institutions committed to alleviating chronic pain and delivering holistic end-of-life care with dignity.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Hospital in Infectious Disease Management
Honoring hospitals that have shown excellence in managing communicable diseases through effective treatment, isolation, prevention, and awareness.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Rehabilitation Hospital
Celebrating hospitals with exceptional rehabilitation programs helping patients regain independence post-surgery, injury, or chronic illness.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Hospital in ENT & Hearing Care
Awarding excellence in otolaryngology and hearing-related services that enhance patients’ quality of life.
Nominate NowExcellence in Patient Care (Online Pharmacy)
Recognizing online pharmacies ensuring safe, timely, and affordable delivery of essential medications with superior patient support.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Hospital in Dental & Oral Health
Recognizing oral care departments or specialty hospitals focused on comfort, affordability, and preventive dental practices.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Hospital in Immunology & Autoimmune Diseases
Celebrating multidisciplinary hospitals helping patients with autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders through integrated, empathetic care.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Hospital in Multispecialty Services
For hospitals that offer coordinated, comprehensive care across specialties with a singular focus on patient well-being.
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Insurance Companies
Patient-Centric Health Insurance Provider
Recognizing insurers who deliver patient-first claims experience, accessibility, and inclusion.
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Patient Advocates And Support Groups
Patient Advocacy Organisation
Honoring organized efforts creating awareness, access, and empowerment for patients.
Nominate NowPatient Advocate
Recognizing individuals leading change, providing support, and amplifying patient voices
Nominate NowRecognizing new-age labs and platforms transforming diagnostics with technology and trust.
Celebrating companies that offer holistic diabetes management including early detection, insulin innovation, digital support, and lifestyle integration.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Home-Based Healthcare Start-ups
For accessible home care solutions that provide comfort, continuity, and dignity to patients.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric Preventive Health Start-ups
Awarding proactive health initiatives focused on screenings, risk prediction, and early management.
Nominate NowPatient-Centric AI-Based Solution Provider Start-ups
Recognizing AI-led healthcare solutions enabling personalization and timely intervention.
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging
Excellence in Patient-Centric Drug Manufacturing
Recognizing manufacturing facilities that uphold the highest standards in quality, compliance, and patient safety through scalable, ethical, and timely drug production.
Nominate NowInnovation in Pharmaceutical Packaging for Patient Safety
Honoring packaging solutions that enhance patient safety, medication adherence, and usability — including child-proof designs, anti-counterfeit features, and easy-to-open solutions.
Nominate NowSustainable Packaging in Pharma
Awarding organizations that have implemented eco-conscious, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging without compromising on product integrity or patient usability.
Nominate NowAccessible Packaging Design in Healthcare
Recognizing patient-first packaging tailored for elderly, visually impaired, or differently-abled individuals — supporting easier handling, dosing, and identification.
Nominate NowSmart Packaging for Digital Patient Engagement
Celebrating pharma packaging that integrates technology — such as QR codes, IoT sensors, or NFC chips — to improve patient education, compliance, and therapy tracking.
Nominate Now- IHW Patient First Awards 2025 platform would cater to various categories for companies, organisations and individuals to nominate their initiatives, projects, products and ideas for the acknowledgement and rewards.
- The eminent Jury of the Awards would evaluate the screened entries and propose to announce the final winners in various selected categories.
- We will be giving out Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in each category. Our expert panel will evaluate entries using a scale of 1 to 10 points, focusing on Project Ideas/Work done, Impact, and Scalability.
- Gold awards will go to those who score 81% and above score.
- Silver awards will be given to those who score between 66% and 80%.
- Bronze awards will be given to those who score between 50% and 65%.
On the due participation in the IHW Patient First Awards, the participants understand and agree to the followings:
- All the awards/ prizes honoured/ distributed by the Award Management has been arrived on the sole and unbiased conclusions made by the Independent Jury and IHW Patient First Awards team through a fair evaluation process and such acts of the Award Management shall not in any way amount to any discrimination to any person/parties thereon.
- The participant elects to voluntarily participate in the event with full knowledge and thereby declare that all information, facts and materials provided by them is as per the given eligibility for the purposes of their participation are true and best to their knowledge irrespective of any country or region
- The Award Management shall not be liable for any loss, theft or damage, action, claim, cost or expenses, or any injury to any party/ person which may arise as a consequence of their participation in this event.
- The Award Management reserves its rights to post/ publish any images/ photographs taken at the Awards function and such images / pictures shall become the sole property of the Award Managements.
- The Award Management shall not be held responsible directly or indirectly for injuries and damages that may arise out of or in connection with any wrongful information, misrepresentation or corroborated facts disclosed by the Participants.
- The Award Management will not bear/reimburse any cost of nominee company/organization, individual or group of people participating at the award distribution ceremony (in case event is held on ground)
- By participating in the IHW Patient First Awards, participants and entries agree to be bound by the Rules and Regulations and the decisions of the IHW Council Awards organising committee, as final.
- All decisions of the Awards Jury with respect to any aspect of the IHW Patient First Awards, including and not limited to, eligibility of entries and any discrepancies or inconsistencies, are final and binding on all entrants in all matters as they relate to these Awards.
- All entries and documents submitted to participate are not returnable and the organising committee retains the right to the information.
- The awards are non-transferable.
- The entry fee for participation is non-refundable.
- All intellectual property, including but not limited to trade- marks, trade-names, logos, designs, promotional materials, web pages, source codes, drawing, illustrations, slogans and representations are owned by the IHW Media Pvt. Ltd., the owner of the IHW Patient First Awards and event. Unauthorised copying or use of any copyrighted material or intellectual property without the express written consent is strictly prohibited.
- Any organisation/institute participating in the Awards should be an Indian entity with a registered presence in India and must provide their Certificate of Incorporation mandatorily.
- The initiative should have been completely executed in India
- There are no minimum years of operations applicable for organisations participating, however the Certificate of Incorporation is a mandatory document to be submitted
- The initiative/ project should have been launched in the period April 01, 2023 to March 31, 2024 with impact demonstrated and results showcased by initiative/ project in the period April 01, 2024 to March 31, 2025
- The initiative must be undertaken by going beyond the mandatory accreditations/regulatory requirements as applicable
- For Start-ups, the organisation must have been incorporated for up to 5 years as on March 31, 2025.
- The initiative nominated/ applied must be developed within the participating Organisation. An Organisation cannot participate on behalf of its sister units; parent organisation or other organisations under the parent organisation
- The Applicant should not be a winner of the Award in any of the previous years for the same initiative/ innovation
- The final eligibility of the Participant will be subject to the discretion and approval of the Awards Management and Jury
- The Award categories may be changed/modified / split / merged/increased or cancelled by the Awards Management and/or Jury based on the number of entries received in any category, and the quality of the entries. The decision in this regard will be final, non- contestable, and binding on all participants. The Awards management will not entertain any queries in this regard
NOTE – The Jury holds the right to disqualify any application which does not meet the eligibility criteria without assigning any reason whatsoever
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