The International Rehabilitation Summit Awards
Recognising Excellence. Celebrating Impact. Advancing Rehabilitation.
The International Rehabilitation Summit Awards recognise outstanding people, presentations, products, ideas and initiatives that are helping shape the future of rehabilitation.
- Ten categories
- Five ways in
- Independent juries
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.
- Announcement
- Unless otherwise indicated, all award recipients will be announced during the Summit Closing and Awards Ceremony.
Award Categories
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Best Poster Presentation
Considered automatically
- Recognition
- An outstanding poster combining high-quality content with clear, engaging and visually effective communication.
- Selection
- All accepted poster presentations will be considered automatically.
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Best Oral Presentation
Considered automatically
- 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.
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Best Booth Award
Evaluated at the Summit
- 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.
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Promising Research Career Award
Indicate eligibility
- 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.
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Technology and Innovation Award
Separate application
- 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.
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Innovative Product Award
Separate application
- 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.
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Policy Award
By nomination
- 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.
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Persons with Lived Experience Award
By nomination
- 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.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
By nomination
- 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.
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Impact Creation Award
Separate application
- 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.
How to Nominate or Apply
The nomination and application process depends on the award category:
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Accepted poster and oral presentations will be considered automatically.
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Candidates for selected awards may be asked to indicate their eligibility during the abstract submission process.
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Innovation, product and impact awards may require a separate application.
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Policy, lived experience and lifetime achievement awards will be based on nominations by individuals or organisations.
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Eligible exhibitors will be evaluated for the Best Booth Award during the Summit.
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.
Independent juries
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.
Building the Future of Rehabilitation - Together
Ten awards. Five ways in.
Nominations open, submission deadline and the awards ceremony are still to be confirmed.
