November 2026 • PharmaTimes Magazine • 33
// COMPETITIONS //
Good times!
Competitions corner: finals, deadlines & what’s coming up
Let’s skip the corporate fluff: competition season isn’t just about putting another trophy in the reception cabinet.
It’s about stress-testing your strategy, getting honest feedback from industry legends and knowing exactly where you stand against the competition.
Here is your monthly check on what’s open, what’s closing and what to watch.
Looking ahead to the big celebrations
Marketer of the Year: Entries may be closed, but the competition is far from over. Finalists will put their strategic thinking, creativity and marketing expertise to the test before joining us for the PharmaTimes Awards evening on 12 November.
Communications Awards: The entries are in and the finalists are preparing to showcase their communications expertise. The finals and judging will culminate in the PharmaTimes Awards evening on 12 November alongside Marketer of the Year.
Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships (EHP) Awards: Entries are now closed and the judging process is underway. Following a standout debut, the EHP Awards will culminate in an evening celebrating the partnerships delivering meaningful outcomes for patients, healthcare organisations and industry on 4 February 2027.
Ready for your next challenge?
International Clinical Researcher of the Year: The search is now underway for the next generation of clinical research excellence. With categories recognising outstanding individual and team performance, entries are now open. Start preparing your entry and put your expertise in the spotlight.
Celebrating clinical research excellence
Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas: The awards evening took place on 19 October, celebrating the outstanding achievements, expertise and contributions of clinical researchers across the Americas.
The event brought together finalists and industry professionals to recognise excellence and honour the individuals and teams helping to advance clinical research.
Start preparing your entry
Nursing Industry Excellence Awards: Entries and nominations will be opening soon. Now is the time to start thinking about the individuals, teams and achievements that deserve to be recognised across the nursing and healthcare community.
Think your team has what it takes? Don’t leave it to the final hour, head to the PharmaTimes Competitions Portal to kick off your entry today.