Back again for 2026

The prestigious awards ceremony will take place in New Delhi on 5 September 2026.

Across South Asia, health professionals deliver care with skill, determination and innovation, often in complex and demanding environments.

The BMJ Awards: South Asia recognise high-impact work that improves patient care, strengthens health systems and delivers measurable benefits for communities.

We invite individuals and teams from across the region to enter.

Countries eligible to apply include India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, the Maldives and Afghanistan.

Why you should enter

Recognition matters in healthcare

Independent evaluations of recognition programmes show that structured awards schemes are associated with higher staff motivation, stronger knowledge sharing and improved organisational performance.

• Showcase credible, measurable improvement in patient care

• Receive peer reviewed recognition from respected clinical leaders

• Increase visibility for your work through our established social media platforms and Awards website 

• Benchmark your work against teams facing similar challenges

• Extend the reach of initiatives that support community health outcomes

Who should apply?

• Show a clear patient, community or system-level impact

• Have been completed or substantially progressed within the stated eligibility period

• Demonstrate measurable outcomes

• Align clearly with one of the award categories

 

Submit your entry