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The International Rehabilitation Summit Awards

Recognising Excellence. Celebrating Impact. Advancing Rehabilitation.

Ten categories

Five ways in

Independent juries

The International Rehabilitation Summit Awards recognise outstanding people, presentations, products, ideas and initiatives that are helping shape the future of rehabilitation.

What they cover

The awards celebrate excellence across the entire rehabilitation community, from scientific research and clinical practice to lived experience, technology, industry, policy and measurable impact in practice.

Award recipients will be selected by independent multidisciplinary juries through a transparent evaluation process. Detailed information on eligibility, nominations, selection procedures and deadlines will be announced shortly.

Award Categories

01

Best Poster Presentation

Recognition
An outstanding poster combining high-quality content with clear, engaging and visually effective communication.
Selection
All accepted poster presentations will be considered automatically.
Considered automatically

02

Best Oral Presentation

Recognition
An exceptional oral presentation distinguished by the quality and relevance of its content, the clarity of its delivery and its contribution to discussion and knowledge exchange.
Selection
All accepted oral presentations will be considered automatically.
Considered automatically

03

Best Booth Award

Recognition
The most engaging, informative and accessible exhibition booth, with particular attention to interaction, creativity and its contribution to the overall Summit experience.
Selection
All eligible exhibitors will be evaluated during the Summit.
Evaluated at the Summit

04

Promising Research Career Award

Recognition
A promising researcher who demonstrates exceptional potential to contribute to the future of rehabilitation.
Selection
Eligible candidates may indicate that they wish to be considered during the abstract submission or application process.
Indicate eligibility

05

Technology and Innovation Award

Recognition
A promising technology, prototype, research project or innovative approach with the potential to improve rehabilitation practice, participation, accessibility or outcomes.
Selection
Candidates will be invited to submit a separate application or indicate their eligibility through the relevant Summit submission process.
Separate application

06

Innovative Product Award

Recognition
A product, service or practical solution that responds to a clearly identified rehabilitation need and demonstrates usability, relevance and strong implementation potential.
Selection
Eligible organisations or developers will be invited to submit a separate application.
Separate application

07

Policy Award

Recognition
An individual, organisation or policy initiative that has contributed to stronger, more inclusive and more effective rehabilitation policies or systems.
Selection
Candidates or initiatives may be nominated by individuals or organisations.
By nomination

08

Persons with Lived Experience Award

Recognition
An individual or initiative demonstrating outstanding leadership by persons with lived experience and strengthening their meaningful participation in rehabilitation research, practice, innovation or decision-making.
Selection
Candidates or initiatives may be nominated by individuals or organisations.
By nomination

09

Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognition
An individual whose sustained and distinguished contribution has had a lasting influence on rehabilitation at national or international level.
Selection
Candidates must be nominated by another individual or organisation.
Announcement
The ceremony at which this award is announced is still being decided.
By nomination

10

Impact Creation Award

Recognition
A project, partnership or initiative that has translated knowledge, ideas or innovation into demonstrable and meaningful real-world impact.
Selection
Eligible projects, partnerships and initiatives will be invited to submit a separate application.
Separate application

Unless otherwise indicated, all award recipients will be announced during the Summit Closing and Awards Ceremony.

How to Nominate or Apply

The nomination and application process depends on the award category:

  1. Accepted poster and oral presentations will be considered automatically.

    • 01Best Poster Presentation
    • 02Best Oral Presentation

  2. Candidates for selected awards may be asked to indicate their eligibility during the abstract submission process.

    • 04Promising Research Career Award

  3. Innovation, product and impact awards may require a separate application.

    • 05Technology and Innovation Award
    • 06Innovative Product Award
    • 10Impact Creation Award

  4. Policy, lived experience and lifetime achievement awards will be based on nominations by individuals or organisations.

    • 07Policy Award
    • 08Persons with Lived Experience Award
    • 09Lifetime Achievement Award

  5. Eligible exhibitors will be evaluated for the Best Booth Award during the Summit.

    • 03Best Booth Award

Each nomination or application should include a short supporting statement and relevant evidence of the candidate’s achievements, contribution or impact.

Detailed eligibility requirements, nomination procedures and submission deadlines will be published shortly.

Status

Nominations open, submission deadline and the awards ceremony are still to be confirmed.

Award Criteria

The criteria and their weighting will vary by award category. Evaluations may consider:

  • relevance to rehabilitation;
  • quality, credibility and excellence;
  • originality and innovation;
  • involvement of persons with lived experience and other stakeholders;
  • accessibility, inclusion and equity;
  • demonstrated or potential impact;
  • sustainability and scalability;
  • clarity and quality of communication;
  • ethical practice and transparency.

Nominations and applications will be reviewed by independent juries with appropriate expertise. All conflicts of interest will be declared and managed throughout the evaluation and selection process.

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Nominations open, submission deadline and the awards ceremony are still to be confirmed.