Deadline of entries for the Healthcare Asia Awards and Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards is on 29 January 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of industries across the globe but it has definitely affected the healthcare sector the most. As the virus continues to proliferate, lockdowns and social distancing measures were imposed to mitigate its spread.

This has pushed many healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to innovate and reinvent initiatives to better serve their patients and protect their employees amidst the crisis. The big push towards digitalisation across these industries has also challenged many companies to adapt new strategies. The healthcare companies that stand out are those that are able to navigate their way despite the challenges and up their game, whilst reaching their main goal in providing the best care and services to its patients.

To recognise these companies, Healthcare Asia magazine is proud to bring back two of the most prestigious awards programmes for Asia Pacific's healthcare sector, the Healthcare Asia Awards and Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2021.

Now in its fourth year, the Healthcare Asia Awards is ready to accept nominations from Healthcare companies in the Asia Pacific region. This awards programme aims to honour hospitals and clinics who go above and beyond with their initiatives to conquer the many challenges the healthcare industry continues to face.

The award categories that will be given in each industry are:

Healthcare Providers categories:

• CEO of the Year
• Hospital of the Year
• Diagnostics Provider of the Year
• Primary Care Provider of the Year

Supporting Projects categories:

• Clinical Service Initiative of the Year
• Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year
• Customer Service Initiative of the Year
• Employee Engagement of the Year
• Facilities Improvement Initiative of the Year
• Health Promotion Initiative of the Year
• ICT Initiative of the Year
• Management Innovation of the Year
• Marketing Initiative of the Year
• Most Improved Community Hospital of the Year
• Patient Care Initiative of the Year
• Patient Safety Initiative of the Year
• Service Delivery Innovation Initiative of the Year
• Service Innovation of the Year

After the successful launch in 2020, Healthcare Asia is also proud to bring back the second Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards. The awards program is on the lookout for the best of the best pharmaceutical companies in Asia with the most innovative and unique initiatives that have risen above the challenges and made a remarkable impact to the pharmaceutical sector amidst the massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The award categories that will be given in each industry are:

• Most Differentiated Service of the Year
• Patient Advocacy Program of the Year
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year
• Outcomes-based Contracting Model of the Year
• Digital Innovation of the Year
• Supply Chain Initiative of the Year
• Hospital Partnership of the Year
• Sustainability Initiative of the Year
• Packaging Design of the Year
• Marketing & Communications Initiative of the Year

If you think you are one of these companies, nominate now and don't miss the chance to be recognised as one of the region's most acclaimed healthcare and pharmaceutical firms!

Nomination is free and will be judged based on their uniqueness and innovation, effectiveness, and dynamism. A distinguished panel of experts will determine who will be the winners in the awards programmes.

Deadline for submission of entries is on 29 January 2021. For more information, contact Julie Anne Nunez at julie@charltonmediamail.com or +65 3158 1386.