Philips announced as official sponsor for the 2026 SoR Radiography Awards 

Society of Radiographers partners with healthcare technology leader Philips to champion clinical excellence across the UK 

Published: 11 November 2026 Awards

The Society of Radiographers has announced that Philips will be the official sponsor of the 2026 Radiography Awards, set to take place at Vintners' Hall in London on Wednesday, 11 November.

The partnership unites the professional body for radiography with a major healthcare technology provider to shine a national spotlight on best practice in all aspects of the profession. The annual awards highlight the essential role radiographers play at critical moments in patient care, ensuring that both diagnostic and therapeutic pathways are delivered with expertise and compassion.

Charlotte Beardmore, CEO of the Society of Radiographers, said: "We are delighted to host the Radiography Awards 2026, which recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation across the radiography profession and showcase the many achievements of our members. The standard of entries was of the highest calibre, reflecting the very best practices of individuals and teams. Everyone who entered was worthy, and we offer our congratulations to the deserving winners.  

"I also want to offer our sincere thanks to Philips for their valued sponsorship. We couldn't deliver the Radiography Awards without their generous support."

This year’s national and regional awards will celebrate outstanding achievements across five major categories: Radiography Professional of the Year, Radiography Team of the Year, Radiography Learner of the Year, Radiography Educator of the Year, and the Patient's Choice Award for Exceptional Care.

By sponsoring the event, Philips is supporting the SoR’s mission to elevate the profile of the radiography workforce 

Mark Leftwich, Philips UK and Ireland managing director, said: “Philips is proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 SoR Radiography Awards and to celebrate the radiography profession's achievements.” 

The upcoming ceremony will bring together regional winners from across the four nations to celebrate their contributions to service delivery, patient safety, and clinical education.

Find out more: Discover more about the 2026 Radiography Awards, the categories being celebrated, and the upcoming ceremony here.

And read more about Philips UK here.