Timeline and process
From 8 September
Submissions open
Start sparking your best and bravest ideas
From 8 September
8 September to 31 October
Submit your idea
Enter as an individual or team
8 September to 31 October
Early to Late November
Judges review submissions
Assessing ideas against criteria
Early to Late November
Late November
Announcement of shortlisted ideas
Cue celebrations for our finalists
Late November
November to January 2026
Refinement of shortlisted ideas
With expert guidance for all finalists
November to January 2026
January 2026
Submission of final ideas
By shortlisted participants
January 2026
January-February 2026
All staff voting
All team members can win prizes by guessing who will win
January-February 2026
February 2026
Final judging
By our panel of experts
February 2026
March 2026
Winners revealed
At Medical Marketing Summit 2026
March 2026
April 2026 onwards
Winners bring ideas to life
With resources and sabbatical
April 2026 onwards