
The Royal College Midwives is delighted to again sponsor the Midwife Award. This award is for an individual midwife or team of midwives providing excellent, evidence-based NHS maternity services/care in Scotland.
Tell us about the individual or team who is providing high quality and compassionate care for women and babies in Scotland. What is it about them that makes their contribution to NHS Scotland so special?

As Scotland’s leading modern university and largest provider of healthcare education, Glasgow Caledonian University is proud to sponsor the Allied Health Professional Award. As a University committed to widening participation and delivering positive outcomes for the communities we serve this award recognises an allied health professional or team delivering exceptional care and support to the people of Scotland. Allied health professionals are highly skilled and specialist practitioners who play a crucial role in a patient’s journey from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation and improving the quality of life across health, education, social care, and the voluntary and independent sectors

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the world’s largest professional organisation and trade union for nursing staff and, with over 49,500 members in Scotland, we campaign on issues that affect our members, shaping national health policies, representing members, and providing learning and development opportunities. We are the voice of nursing.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is an innovative, inclusive and professionally focused university based in Aberdeen, Scotland. With roots dating back more than 260 years, RGU combines a rich heritage with a modern outlook, delivering industry-led education, applied research and meaningful partnerships that support economic, social and cultural development. In 2026, RGU was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year at the prestigious Herald Higher Education Awards, recognising its commitment to employability, access, innovation and community impact.

Panthera is a leading UK Site Management Organisation (SMO), transforming clinical trial delivery through a growing network of dedicated research centres. Combining experienced clinical teams, innovative patient recruitment and operational excellence, Panthera partners with Sponsors and CROs to accelerate study delivery, improve patient access and deliver high-quality clinical research.

Scotland’s Health Awards 2026 will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of those individuals and teams who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate, high quality health and social care to the people of Scotland.
These awards recognise the contribution of frontline health and social care workers but also celebrate those who work so hard behind the scenes in support roles to ensure we have the kind of health and care services that are vital in achieving the highest quality of care.

Scotland’s Health Awards 2026 will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of those individuals and teams who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate, high quality health and social care to the people of Scotland.
These awards recognise the contribution of frontline health and social care workers but also celebrate those who work so hard behind the scenes in support roles to ensure we have the kind of health and care services that are vital in achieving the highest quality of care.