The 2026 Call for Entries Will Open May 1!
The eHealthcare Leadership Awards recognize outstanding health websites and digital initiatives, highlighting the role of digital communications in achieving healthcare organizations’ business objectives.
This leading awards program, now in its 27th year, draws some 1,000 entries annually. It exclusively recognizes the very best websites and digital communications of healthcare organizations (both large and small), online health companies, pharmaceutical/medical equipment firms, agencies/suppliers, and business improvement initiatives.
The awards are brought to you by Plain-English Health Care, publishers of eHealthcare Strategy & Trends.
Award Categories
There are 30 categories in this 27th annual program,
including 2 new categories:
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Best Answer Engine Optimization
Best Online Health Community
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Learn about our Award Categories »
Who May Enter
All organizations and individuals involved in the process of developing or managing a healthcare-related website or other digital effort may enter. Design, strategy, and public relations firms may enter on behalf of their clients. Organizations from outside the United States are strongly encouraged to enter.
Judging
An independent panel of individuals familiar with healthcare and digital communications evaluate each entry. A total of 149 healthcare digital marketing professionals participated as judges in the 2025 program. Judging takes place in July and August.
View a list of the judges for the 2025 Awards »
Volunteer to judge »
Recognition for Winners
Winners receive an array of recognition, including:
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Recognition during a special presentation at HCIC, the Healthcare Interactive Conference, in Orlando on October 25, 2026.
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Printed certificates to display on your corporate honor wall (perfect for agencies to present to clients)
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Web badges to post on your site, social profile, and more
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... and more!
Learn more about recognition winners receive »







