2026

Awards Timeline Calendar

Follow along with our 2026 awards season timeline to stay informed about important dates and milestones.

June 1st - August 9th

Submissions Open

6/3 - 7/31

The Digital Health Hub Foundation will start accepting company submissions starting June 1st across all categories. We are seeking to find the most innovative in-market digital health solutions in the US that are radically transforming healthcare by making healthcare faster, better, simpler and cheaper, and has been proven in improving patient outcomes.

The submission window will close on August 9th at 11:59 p.m. PST. Please note no extensions will be provided. The system will automatically prevent entry submissions after the deadline.

August 17th - September 13th

Quarterfinalist Judging

Wednesday, August 27
(1 day)
September 28th

Quarterfinalists Announced

Wednesday, August 27
(1 day)

Our 2026 Quarterfinalists*, will be announced via email, social media and our website.

*Selected quarterfinalists will be asked to make a $500 donation to The Digital Health Hub Foundation. This tax-deductible donation subsidizes our production efforts to create a first-rate award event experience. This donation is expected to cover 10-15% of total costs. Non-commercial or pre-funded entity donations will be waived.

Thursday, October 8th

Quarterfinalist Party

Wednesday, August 27
(1 day)
September 21st - October 4th

Finalist Judging

Wednesday, August 27
(1 day)
October 14th

Finalists Announced

Wednesday, August 27
(1 day)

Our 2026 Finalists will be announced via email, social media and our website.

October 12th - 18th

Winner Judging

Wednesday, August 27
(1 day)
October 26th - 30th

Finalist Zooms & Pitch Sessions

Wednesday, August 27
(1 day)

Learn more about the Finalist Companies through a series of events. Zoom sign ups will be posted closer to these events.

November 16th

Grand Finale

Monday,
November 16

The Rising Star and Best in Class Winning companies for each category will be announced and crowned at our live Grand Finale shows on November 16th at HLTH.

Register for HLTH to attend our Grand Finale!

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