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<p>ACE Awards</p>

ACE Awards

Advancement. Commitment. Engagement.

Mark your calendars! The winners of the 2025 ACE and ACE Aspire Awards will be revealed on 13 August 2025. Stay tuned!

Nominations for the 2026 ACE and ACE Aspire Awards will open in March 2026.

  • An independent panel of healthcare industry leaders selects ACE Award recipients. 
  • Award criteria include measurable results, business performance, stewardship, execution, and sustainability.
  • For an additional fee, companies may opt to hold a consultative debrief with a member of the judging panel after judging is completed.

ACE Award winning initiatives are celebrated and honored at the HBA’s signature Annual Conference in front of an audience of nearly 1,000 industry leaders. Winners also receive:

  • Recognition as thought-leaders before the HBA’s global community of 100,000+
  • Prominent visibility in trade and mainstream media
  • Distinction as an organization committed to fostering leadership development across all talent levels

The HBA congratulates all previous award-winning initiatives for their extraordinary impact.