Recognizing Excellence
Across Healthcare
WTWH Healthcare's awards programs honor the people, products, and organizations driving innovation, inclusion, and impact across the industries we serve.
Why Recognition Matters
Awards are more than recognition. They set the benchmark for what good looks like in an industry.
Industry Benchmarks
Awards set the benchmark for what good looks like in an industry, giving teams something to rally around.
Buyer Confidence
They give buyers confidence in the products they choose and give leaders the visibility they’ve earned.
Elevate Innovation
These programs exist to elevate the people and innovations that move healthcare forward.
WTWH Healthcare runs awards programs across our portfolio, each designed to spotlight meaningful achievement in a specific sector. Whether it's a chef transforming senior living dining, an organization advancing equity, or a product that improves mobility and independence, these programs exist to elevate the people and innovations that move healthcare forward.
Our Awards Programs
Seven distinct programs designed to spotlight meaningful achievement across healthcare sectors.
Aspect Marketing & Advertising Awards
The Aspect Marketing & Advertising Awards showcases innovative and dynamic marketing and advertising campaigns making positive impacts across the healthcare, post-acute care and senior care industries.
Timeline: Nominations open in early June. Nominations close at the end of October. Winners are announced in mid-December.
Presented by: Behavioral Health Business, Home Health Care News, Hospice News, Senior Housing News & Skilled Nursing News
Who should apply: Provider organizations, industry vendors, or agencies (on behalf of their clients) that have developed and entered innovative and impactful marketing and advertising campaigns into the marketplace.
DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards
The DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards recognize individuals and organizations driving culinary excellence and innovation in senior living dining. From menu creation and resident experience to operational efficiency and technology integration, DISHED celebrates the people transforming what dining looks like in senior living communities.
Timeline: Nominations open in mid-February. Nominations close in late April. Winners are announced in mid-May.
Presented by: Senior Housing News
Who should apply: Senior living dining professionals, executive chefs, food service directors, culinary teams, and vendor partners serving senior living provider dining programs.
Frontline Honors Awards
The Frontline Honors Awards showcases the innovators, service champions, and those leading the care experience for residents, patients, their families, and their fellow colleagues. Honor the people reshaping the frontline worker role and making key contributions — not just as individuals — but as beacons for your industry.
Timeline: Nominations open in early October. Nominations close in late December. Winners are announced in early February 2027.
Presented by: Behavioral Health Business, Home Health Care News, Hospice News, Senior Housing News & Skilled Nursing News
Who should apply: Provider organizations serving the behavioral health, home health & home care, hospice & palliative care, memory care, senior housing & senior living, and skilled nursing industries.
Future Leaders Awards
The Future Leaders Awards honor up-and-coming employees, 40 years of age and younger, who are shaping the future of care delivery, putting their vision into action for those they serve, and advocating for patients, residents, older adults, and the professionals who are committed to their well-being.
Timeline: Nominations open in mid-January. Nominations close in mid-April. Winners are announced in early May.
Presented by: Ambulatory Surgery Center News, Behavioral Health Business, Home Health Care News, HME Business, Hospice News, Mobility Management, Senior Housing News & Skilled Nursing News
Who should apply: Provider and vendor organizations who aim to recognize the positive impacts and trailblazing changes their team members are making across their respective industries.
Memory Care Innovation Awards
The Memory Care Innovation Awards showcase the passionate professionals with at least seven (7) years of experience who are shaping the future of cognitive care delivery for those living with cognitive decline, the people supporting them, and the industry peers who ensure their well-being.
Timeline: Submissions open in early February. Submissions close in early April. Winners are announced in late April.
Presented by: Behavioral Health Business, Home Health Care News, Hospice News, Senior Housing News & Skilled Nursing News
Who should apply: Provider and vendor organizations dedicated to the care of people living with cognitive decline.
Product of the Year Awards
The Product of the Year Awards program recognizes innovative products, technologies and solutions that improve the quality of life, quality of care, safety, and sustainability of the industries we cover.
Timeline: Submissions open in early April. Submissions close at the end of June. Voting opens in early August. Voting closes at the end of September. Winners are announced in early November.
Presented by: Ambulatory Surgery Center News, Behavioral Health Business, Home Health Care News, HME Business, Hospice News, Mobility Management, Senior Housing News & Skilled Nursing News
Categories include: For a complete list of categories, visit the Product of the Year Awards website for the industry you serve.
Who should apply: Companies developing or manufacturing products and services serving the aforementioned industries that are available in the North American market.
SHN Architecture & Design Awards
The SHN Architecture & Design Awards highlights the innovative architecture and design trends that impact the health and well-being of patients and residents served by the behavioral health, hospice & palliative care, memory care, senior housing & senior living, and skilled nursing industries.
Timeline: Submissions open in early May. Submissions close in late September. Winners are announced in mid-November.
Presented by: Behavioral Health Business, Hospice News, Senior Housing News & Skilled Nursing News
Who should apply: Owners, operators, architecture, and/or design firms are encouraged to apply for this competition.
Who These Awards Are For
Whether you are a provider, vendor, architect, or culinary professional, there is an awards program for you.
Healthcare Operators, Vendors and Leadership Teams
Nominate the people on your team doing exceptional work. Awards recognition builds morale, attracts talent, and strengthens your brand in the market.
Marketing & Advertising Teams
Showcase the people on your team crafting innovative messaging that helps you grow your business.
Architecture & Design Firms
Spotlight the teams creating inviting and comfortable spaces that welcome your residents and patients.
Product Manufacturers and Vendors
Get your innovation in front of the industry. Winning a WTWH Healthcare product award signals quality and credibility to buyers, distributors, and partners.
Culinary and Dining Professionals in Senior Living
The DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards were created for you. From executive chefs to dining directors to vendor partners, this program celebrates the people elevating the senior living dining experience.
How to Participate
Getting started is straightforward. Follow these five steps to submit your nomination.
Choose your program
Review the awards programs above and identify which is the right fit for your organization, team, or product.
Review eligibility and categories
Each program has specific eligibility requirements and category definitions. Visit the program page for full details.
Submit your nomination
Complete the online submission form with the required information, supporting materials, and entry fee.
Judging
A panel of industry professionals or our valued WTWH Healthcare editorial team evaluates each entry based on the program’s criteria.
Winners announced
Award recipients receive recognition across WTWH Healthcare publications, digital badges, social assets, and editorial coverage.
What Winners Receive
Award recipients gain meaningful exposure and tools to amplify their achievement.
Recognition across WTWH Healthcare publications and websites
Press release distribution through national channels
Digital badge and social media assets for promotional use
Published editorial coverage on the appropriate WTWH Healthcare brand
Complimentary or discounted tickets to WTWH Healthcare events (select programs)
Increased visibility with healthcare operators, buyers, and decision-makers
Questions About Our Awards Programs?
For questions about eligibility, submissions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us.
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