British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026 shortlists revealed
The finalists for the British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising individuals, teams, businesses, products and events making an impact across the healthcare and assistive technology sector.
Organised by the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), the awards celebrate innovation, excellence and achievement across the industry. This year’s ceremony will take place on 3 December 2026 at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.
The 2026 shortlist includes contenders across categories ranging from Product of the Year and Rising Star to sustainability, community outreach and lifetime service.
Best UK Trade Show
The Best UK Trade Show Award recognises events that bring the healthcare and assistive technology sector together, providing opportunities for learning, networking and showcasing new products and ideas.
The shortlist includes The OT Show, NAEP Conference, ASCN UK Conference and Naidex.
Rising Star Award
Celebrating talented individuals making an early impact within the sector, the Rising Star Award shines a spotlight on emerging professionals bringing energy, ambition and fresh ideas to their organisations.
The shortlisted nominees are Tom Bates from TPG DisableAids, Lucy Carson from Urathon, Kale Bell from Stairlift Solutions and Omeed Alikhanizadeh from Comfizz by Kavendor.
Innovation in Sustainability
The Innovation in Sustainability Award recognises organisations finding new and effective ways to reduce their environmental impact and promote more sustainable practices across healthcare and assistive technology.
The finalists are Monarch Mobility, Ross Care, BES Healthcare and Hospital Direct.
Outstanding Community Outreach
Recognising organisations that go beyond their core business activities to support and engage with their communities, the Outstanding Community Outreach Award celebrates meaningful initiatives and positive social impact.
The shortlist features TPG DisableAids and Salts Healthcare.
Lifetime Service Award
The Lifetime Service Award recognises individuals whose long-term dedication has made a lasting and meaningful contribution to the healthcare and assistive technology sector.
This year’s nominees are Hugh Sims-Hilditch, David Griffiths, Alastair Gibbs, Martin Sampson, Andrew Pear, Peter Salt and Alan Russell.
Retailer of the Year
The Retailer of the Year Award celebrates businesses demonstrating excellent customer service, sector expertise and a strong commitment to supporting people who rely on healthcare and assistive technology products and services.
The 2026 shortlist features Stairlift Solutions, CareCo, Medequip, Channel Healthcare and GMS Mobility.
Team of the Year
The Team of the Year Award recognises groups whose collaboration, expertise and commitment have made a significant contribution to their organisation or the wider industry.
Shortlisted teams include TPG DisableAids Limited’s Cross-Functional Team, The Stairlift Solutions N.I. Team, The Monarch Mobility Team, Recare’s Specialist Rehabilitation Equipment Team, Millbrook Healthcare’s Contract Management Team and Stiltz Homelifts’ Trade Technical Team.
Product of the Year
The Product of the Year Award celebrates new and innovative products designed to make a positive difference to people within the healthcare and assistive technology sector.
The shortlist includes St John Ambulance’s HEART Pocket AED, Stiltz Ltd’s The Next-Generation of Homelifts, R Healthcare’s Suave Carbon Fibre Rollator, Safespaces’ Safespace and Monarch Mobility Ltd’s Supa Carbon Lite.
The BHTA Awards will return to Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on 3 December, bringing the sector together to recognise individuals and organisations that are raising standards, driving progress and improving lives across healthcare and assistive technology.
