To review category criteria, points available and to submit an entry, please click on the relevant link below. 

• Please note that all entries MUST be submitted by the JotForm link, no direct entries will be accepted.
• Applicants are welcome to submit multiple entries (where relevant) but please ensure fresh content is drafted for each entry, please do not 'copy & paste' from one entry to another.
• If you would like to nominate an individual or company for an award, or if you have any questions, please email events@obn.org.uk

Timeline:

OBN Awards 2025 open: Monday 14 April 2025

First round entry deadline: Friday 11 July 2025

Finalists in all categories announced: w.c. 8 September 2025

Final Judging Panel Review: w.c. 27 October 2025

Winners Announced: 26 November 2025

Please click the below to review criteria & submit an entry:

Best Startup Biotech Company​, Kindly Sponsored by Milton Park MEPC

Best Emerging Biotech Company​, Kindly Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Best Established Biotech Company​, Kindly Sponsored by Precision for Medicine 

Best Early Stage Medtech Company​, Kindly Sponsored by Penningtons Manches Cooper

Best Established Medtech Company​

Most Transformative Healthtech Company of the Year​

Most Impactful CRO of the Year​

Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year​

Most Impactful Industry Collaboration of the Year​

BioSeed One-to-Watch Award​

Best Industry Support Partner of the Year​

Special Recognition Award 2025​