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The Boston Congress of Public Health is accepting applications for the Health Innovators to Watch Awards.

These awards honor innovators: individuals who have developed and championed research, programs, inventions, entrepreneurial ventures, social engagement, and more through the lens of justice and equity to improve health and well-being, especially within underserved communities and populations. Recipients are posted on our website and social media, and have the option of being featured in a podcast. Applicants must be members of BCPH.

This year, candidates will share their qualifications during a live pitch session on November 7, 2026. Registration for the session requires completion of a brief Zoom survey here. 

Participants who complete a successful pitch will receive a Health Innovators to Watch Finalist Certificate and be listed as a finalist on the website and social media. 

Those with the best pitches will be invited to complete the full application. 

CLICK TO SIGN UP FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2026 ZOOM SESSION

VIEW PAST WINNERS

The Boston Congress of Public Health congratulates the winners of this year’s Health Innovators to Watch Awards. Read more about their accomplishments here. 

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VIEW 2023 WINNERS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Applicants must be employed in or have a connection to a health or health-aligned sector and have a strong record of innovation in entrepreneurship, advocacy, public health, social justice, and/or equity.
  • Multiple nominees from the same organization can be submitted.
  • We take both self-nomination as well as nominations from others.
  • Membership at the time of application is not required, though BCPH membership is required for official consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS 

A selection committee is appointed by BCPH to assess and evaluate all nominees for their demonstrated leadership, innovation, commitment and contributions within their organizations, communities, and the public health field. 

BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES

Those named Health Innovations to Watch will have the following benefits and advantages:

  • National and international recognition as a health innovator;
  • Publication of your biography and picture on the official BCPH website;
  • Being featured in an interview on BCPH;
  • Opportunities to network with other award winners and the wider BCPH network; and
  • Professional development opportunities including access to policy trainings and more.

QUESTIONS

Send all inquiries to [email protected].