About the Digital Health & Care Awards
The awards programme is supported by Digital Health and Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI), celebrating innovation and excellence in digital health and care; recognising contributions from individuals, teams and organisations across HSC.
The awards aim to recognise the best digital and data resources and innovations that enhance health and care delivery, transforming how HSC will harness technology and improve outcomes for our population and our staff. They acknowledge the achievements of health and social care professionals, data and IT professionals, as well as those who support change and improvement across the digital landscape of HSC.
Entry Categories
Submitting entries for the Digital Health & Care Awards must select an award category from:
– Improving Services
– Empowering People
– Driving Change using Data and Analytics
– Improving Staff Experience through the use of Digital and Data
– Partnership for Digital Innovation
– Digital Team of the Year
– Digital Rising Star
How to Enter
Download the DHCNI Digital Awards Brochure for details on eligibility and awards entry criteria. (See below)
Enter Here
If anyone has any issues entering via the link we are also accepting entries via email.
Download the entry form and send to DHCNI Directorate
Entry Deadline:
Friday 28th August 2026 – Late entries will not be accepted
Entries shortlisted will be invited to present to a judging panel.
Winners Announcement
Winners will be announced at the DHCNI Digital Awards 2026 ceremony on Thursday 8th October at La Mon Hotel, Belfast.
For queries please email: DHCNI Directorate
Downloaded Here:
DHCNI HSC Digital Awards 2026 Brochure
PDF: 27.41 MBThis document lays out the 7 award categories with eligibility and entrance criteria. It also provides some help tips to bear in mind when submitting your written submission.
Download documentPage last updated: 9 July 2026