Advancing Healthcare Awards 2024
The IBMS is proud to once again sponsor the Advancing Healthcare Award for Biomedical Scientist of the Year 2024. The category celebrates an exceptional biomedical scientist who has led the way for others in the field, using their skills and expertise to make an impactful change to patients’ lives.
2023’s award for Biomedical Scientist was awarded to Ian Davies, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical science and Healthcare Science Course Leader at Staffordshire University, for completely revising and updating the apprenticeship degree programme at his university, ensuring that is appropriately approved and accredited as part of this process.
In general, the Advancing Healthcare Awards celebrate the work of health professionals, healthcare scientists and others who work in collaboration with them to support innovative healthcare practice across the UK. The last couple of years have proved to be especially challenging for those in our profession, but even still, biomedical and other healthcare scientists have consistently delivered excellent services under immense pressures and with a reduced workforce.
These Awards recognise the dedication of healthcare professionals in the face of such adversity; inspiring the biomedical workforce of the future and cultivating a sense of community amongst sponsors, supporters, award-winners and finalists. Submitting an entry to the Advancing Healthcare Awards allows a well-deserved spotlight to be shone onto our profession.
How to apply
To be considered for the Biomedical Scientist of the Year award, nominees must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist practising within the UK. You may nominate yourself, a colleague, or suggest that they nominate themselves.
Nominees must be able to show evidence of:
- Measurable achievements
- Leadership and team working
- Impact on patient care
Important dates
Friday 2 February 2024 – Deadline for submissions
Monday 5 February – Wednesday 21 February 2024 – Shortlisting to take place
w/c 11 March and w/c 18 March 2024 – Judging panels to be held
Friday 26 April 2024 – Awards Ceremony
We would like to encourage our members to nominate themselves or any strong candidate they know. For more information and top tips for entering visit the AHA website.
Previous winners: Biomedical Scientist of the Year
2023 Ian Davies for completely revising and updating the apprenticeship degree programme at Staffordshire University.
2022 Bamidele Farinre for her excellent contributions to nationwide pandemic efforts.
2021 Dr Sarah Pitt for her role in sharing fact-checked, professional and scientific information about COVID-19 on behalf of IBMS members and the biomedical science profession throughout the pandemic.
2020 Dr Guy Orchard for his innovative work and contributions to patient care.
2019 Dr Jo Horne for pushing the boundaries of the profession.
2018 Malcolm Robinson for his Harvey's Gang charity project.