The shortlist has been announced for the prestigious 2026 HSJ Awards with NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) being shortlisted for an award, along with three other South Yorkshire healthcare providers.
There are 26 award categories in 2026 covering innovation, partnership work, AI and mental health amongst others. The nominees from South Yorkshire are:
- HSJ Partnership of the Year: Sewell Advisory and NHS South Yorkshire ICB - South Yorkshire Primary Care Capital Programme
- Workforce Initiative of the Year: South Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce and Training Hub - Transforming The Primary Care Workforce
- Trust of the Year: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber FT - Nurturing the power in our communities
- Using AI to Enhance Care Quality and Efficiency Award: South West Yorkshire Partnership FT - Kirklees and Barnsley NHS Talking Therapies
Dr David Crichton, Chief Medical Officer at NHS South Yorkshire said:
“Congratulations to all of the South Yorkshire healthcare providers shortlisted in this year’s HSJ Awards. We are delighted to be among the four organisations shortlisted in our area and incredibly proud of the teams and colleagues whose hard work and commitment have made this recognition possible.
“Being shortlisted for an HSJ Award is a great honour and provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase the innovative work taking place across South Yorkshire to improve services and deliver excellent patient care.
“We are proud to be representing our area alongside our fellow South Yorkshire organisations and look forward to celebrating the achievements of NHS teams across the country.”
Winners for the awards will be announced on 19 November 2026 at the HSJ Awards Ceremony at Evolution London. To find out more about each of the awards Home | HSJ Awards.