In last week's issue of CHFT News we shared the announcement that entries for the 2026 NHS Excellence Awards are now open. These awards provide an opportunity to highlight the projects and teams that are making a difference.

There are ten award categories including:

• Delivering value award
• Digital innovation award
• Improving health outcomes award
• Leadership award
• Neighbourhood health award
• Patient involvement and choice award
• Quality improvement award
• Sustainable healthcare award
• Valuing our people award
• Working in partnership award

Entries will close at 5pm on Friday 6 March 2026. If you're thinking of sending a nomination, please let the communications team know.