October 2026 • PharmaTimes Magazine • 33
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Event horizon!
Competitions corner: finals, deadlines and 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.ss to innovative therapies while contributing to future advances in care.
• 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
• Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas: the countdown is on to 19 October, when finalists will go head-to-head on Finals Day before the winners are revealed at the awards ceremony that evening.
• Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships (EHP) Awards: following a standout debut, the EHP Awards are back to recognise partnerships delivering meaningful outcomes for patients, healthcare organisations and industry. Entries close on 9 October, with the judging day taking place in November. Enter EHP Awards →
• 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.
• 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. QR code thingy above!