Awards Categories

Objective
Celebrating excellence in the use of cutting-edge scientific innovation in the discovery and development of innovative new therapeutics.

Criteria

• Please describe the scientific innovation and originality.
• How has the programme progressed?
• What is the potential to address unmet medical need or improve patient outcomes?
• How has collaborative or cross-disciplinary working been utilised in the project?
• How has the programme been financed?
• What considerations have been made regarding diversity and inclusion in the clinical development plan?

Objective
Honouring creative and impactful use of new technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible in life sciences healthcare.

Criteria

• How does the technology advance R&D, patient engagement or industry practice?
• What is the feasibility for scalability and economic sustainability of using the technology?
• How are the technology and the use differentiated from existing methods/solutions?
• How is the development being financed?
• What future innovations could the technology enable?

Objective
Recognising partnerships that unite public and private sector research to achieve meaningful advances in research aimed at improving patient outcomes

Criteria

• What has each partner brought to the collaborative project?
• What were the goals of the collaboration and how far have these been achieved to date?
• What value has been created for all partners and the wider life sciences community?
• How does the collaboration serve as a model of partnership that can inspire and be replicated across the ecosystem?
• Is the collaboration leading to further funding or commercialisation?

Objective
Showcasing service providers whose forward-thinking solutions and business approach are driving client success and enabling innovation.

Criteria

• How do you provide a unique, differentiated service offering to solve a sector challenge?
• How has the approach impacted your growth and success to date?
• Has the approach had a positive impact on client growth, efficiency, or innovation and how?
• How do you support entrepreneurship and growth of the wider life sciences sector?
• How do you encourage diversity, equality and inclusion in your organisation?

Objective
Highlighting exceptional organisations that deliver high-quality, reliable R&D services, empowering life science companies to achieve their goals.

Criteria

• Please provide evidence of the organisation’s business performance.
• Please provide details of the organisation’s customer service performance.
• How have you adopted innovation into the services you provided?
• How does the organisation demonstrate flexible support to start-up companies?
• How has the organisation collaborated with the academia to enable translational research?
• How would you describe the organisation’s ESG strategy and how is the impact seen?

Objective
Celebrating champions of sustainability who embed and drive environmental, social and governance excellence into the life sciences ecosystem at a park, building, company or individual level.

Criteria

• What actions have you taken to demonstrate commitment to environmental sustainability (energy use, carbon footprint, waste reduction, supply chain management)?
• How do you incorporate social responsibility and inclusivity?
• How do you encourage ESG in your supply chain?
• How do you promote good sustainable practices across employees, collaborators and your wider network?
• How do you support the life science sector’s future by encouraging STEM activities, entrepreneurship and public engagement in science

Objective
Celebrating visionary investors whose capital has enabled the creation and or growth of nascent life science companies anywhere between start-up and exit.

Criteria

• What investments have you made during the qualifying period?
• How have you supported investee companies beyond provision of capital?
• What have been the example highlight performances by portfolio companies?
• How have you approached to be entrepreneur-friendly?
• How have you helped investee companies leverage additional investment or deals?
• How have you demonstrated influence in the investment community?

Objective
Celebrating individuals whose energy, generosity and connections strengthen collaboration and opportunity throughout the ecosystem.

Criteria

• How does the individual demonstrate consistent engagement in networking activities?
• How has the individual demonstrated generosity in sharing advice, experience and contacts?
• Is the individual recognised as a connector of people, opportunities and ideas within their network?
• What characteristics does the individual display to build authentic, long-term professional relationships?
• Does the individual demonstrate support of others without a focus on self-promotion or selling?

Objective
Honouring an early career leader who is making remarkable progress and contribution to shaping the future of life science.

Criteria

• How has the individual shown significant contribution to advancing science, innovation, or business growth?
• How has the person demonstrated influence leadership, or inspiration of peers?
• How do the future career plans of the individual suggest increasing leadership and influence in the life sciences sector?
• Has the person received any formal recognition from within their community or network?
• What activities does the individual undertake to promote careers in life sciences?