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Infection and biofilm delay the healing process of wounds and can often be an indicator of hard-to-heal wounds. This award recognises researchers and health professionals who have provided insightful contributions to increase understanding, improve practice or prevent the development of biofilms.

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are among the most common complications in patients with diabetes, and treatment of these wounds is crucial. This award is open to all who have made contributions towards the treatment of DFUs.

Often the balance between tissue regeneration and scar formation determines the ability of the tissue to be functional. This award is for companies who have created products that have allowed for normal tissue edges to regenerate.

This award acknowledges and celebrates healthcare professionals who have developed solutions/strategies to improve the treatment of wounds caused by burns. Entries can cover the whole or part of the clinical pathway, impacting the patient, clinician or local healthcare economy.

Caring for the skin and wounds of individuals in care homes and home care settings is vital. This award acknowledges the efforts made by health professionals and carers who have made significant improvements within the residential, nursing or home care setting to the skin and wounds of those they care for.

This award celebrates dressing technologies designed to restore and maintain wound balance by shifting elevated biomarkers towards a balanced microclimate, resembling acute healing.

We only invite companies to nominate or be nominated in this category.

This category acknowledges societies and organisations that have worked tirelessly towards improving patient outcomes and have made a significant impact towards patient care.

This award recognises organisations, researchers and health professionals who promote and monitor the use of antimicrobial dressings as an alternative to using antibiotics for wound infections.

Evidence-based medicine sets the standard by which improvements in wound care are made and can greatly improve the quality of life of wound care patients. This award is for laboratory/pre-clinical research that has made major contributions to the field.

Evidence-based care of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) suggests that compression therapy plays a pivotal role in the standard of care. This award celebrates health professionals who have made an outstanding contribution to their clinical practice or area of research.

Hard-to-heal wounds continue to pose a challenge to wound care professionals, are becoming more prevalent, harder to treat and are associated with high treatment costs. This award is for those who have made novel contributions to a complex condition.

From changing their approach, to employing new systems in order to optimise wound care, this award is open to all people in the field of wound care who have introduced innovative approaches to an existing challenge in wound care.

Michelle devoted her life to the progress of wound healing both in the NHS as a Lead Tissue Viability Nurse and in Industry. Michelle has been widely cited by her many publications. Michelle sadly passed away in 2022, so this award recognises her desire to encourage new talent to advance the cause of improving tissue viability.

Patient activation is needed within services who aim to improve the outcomes of people with lower leg and foot problems. Legs Matter has patients with experience around the table, partnering with clinicians to shape the Legs Matter Strategy. This award celebrates strategies that have intentionally brought people with experience into the work so that understanding is improved, and that their experience can shape the emerging service or strategy.

This award recognises collaborative efforts towards improving outcomes for patients in relation to skin health or wound healing.

The field of wound care is ever-changing, but one thing is for certain: the dedication of researchers and health professionals alike in improving patient care remains unwavering. This award recognises excellence in clinical research that has positively impacted wound care.

Valuable contributions to the world of wound care come from all over the globe. This award is in recognition of individuals who have contributed from economically disadvantaged countries.

Wound care should be accessible to all those who need it, regardless of financial status. This award is to celebrate those who have made valuable contributions in making wound treatments accessible for everyone.

Debridement is a multifaceted intervention that plays a vital role in wound management, and this award acknowledges the work of health professionals seeking to optimise patient outcomes in this critical aspect of wound care.

Surgical site infections can put lives at risk, and novel strategies are required as the battle with antibiotic resistance continues. This award is to acknowledge the efforts made by health professionals and researchers who have significantly impacted the prognosis, diagnosis, prevention or treatment of surgical site infections.

This category acknowledges those individuals who have contributed to advances in wound care through innovative products and technology. We invite companies to nominate a ground-breaking product/technology that they believe has improved wound care while being cost-effective.

The incidence of pressure ulcers is increasing and learning how to manage and care for them appropriately is of utmost importance for all professionals in wound care. This award is for health professionals who have made outstanding contributions in pressure ulcer care.