Radiographers can now submit nominations for the 2026 Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Awards.
The Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards celebrate the outstanding work across all 14 Allied Health Professions (AHPs) in England. In total, there are eight different categories and one overall AHP of the year category.
AHPs can nominate themselves or others for the chance to be recognised for a CAHPO award. The deadline for nominations is Sunday 31 May at 11.59pm.
Recognising exceptional work of AHPs
The main CAHPO Award categories are:
- AHP Creative Provision of Placements Award: For AHP leaders, educators and/or students from health and social care or education who have been involved in AHP practice-based learning initiatives
- AHP Public Health Award: For an AHP team or individual who has delivered service improvements that improve the health and well-being of the population
- AHP Digital Practice Award: For AHPs who have led digital developments
- AHP Workforce Transformation Award: For individual AHPs or teams that are driving innovation in the AHP workforce supply
- AHP Innovation and Improvement Award: For AHP practitioners or a team of practitioners to which AHPs have contributed, who have driven quality improvement in their work and have advocated for quality improvement
- AHP Research Impact Award: For individuals or teams who have led research projects or initiatives in health, social care and public health that have had a positive impact on AHPs, AHP services, people and communities
- Greener AHP Award: Recognises an AHP team or individual who has delivered service improvements that improve the environmental impact of healthcare
- AHP Leadership for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award: Acknowledges AHPs who have contributed significantly to the progression the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda
The CAHPO Award (AHP of the Year) is an overall award and is decided from the winners of each of the above categories. It is not possible to submit nominations for this category.
How can I submit my nomination?
Shortlists will be announced on 28 August 2026, with the final winners being announced in October 2026.
Read the CAHPO Awards FAQs to learn more about the rules for entry. For a more detailed look into how to submit a nomination, access the instruction pack here.
To submit your nomination for the CAHPO Awards 2026, click here.