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2021 EU Health Award

01 December 2021

The submission period for the 2021 EU Health Award has now closed. The deadline for submissions was 30 November 2021.

29 November 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

26 November 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

23 November 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

18 November 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

15 November 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

12 November 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

26 October 2021

The 2021 EU Health Award flyers are now available in all 23 EU languages in the “Cancer prevention” and the “Mental health” tabs of this website.

26 October 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

18 October 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

15 October 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

12 October 2021

The Frequently Asked Question document has been updated.

Find in there the latest questions received on the 2021 EU Health Award. If you don’t find your answer, please contact us at sante-hppatec [dot] europa [dot] eu

30 September 2021

Today, the European Commission launches the 2021 EU Health Award on the following topics: cancer prevention and mental health. Deadline for submissions: 30 November 2021.

2020 EU Health Award

25 February 2021

The EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting will take place on 2-3 March 2021 - Registration is now open

On 2 March, the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, will announce the winners of the 2020 EU Health Award. Register now following this link.

On 3 March, the meeting will be devoted to the 2020 Thematic Networks. Stakeholder organisations will present their Joint Statements in three different areas – training doctors for the digital society, colorectal cancer screening, and profiling and training health care workers of the future. Register now following this link.

17 September 2020

The Jury of the 2020 EU Health Award has been appointed

Composed of one chair and six jury members per call, the Jury will establish a shortlist of projects that will be promoted as good practices.

29 April 2020

Deadline extended for the 2020 EU Health Award to 16 September 11.00 CET

Due to the challenges posed by COVID-19, the deadline for application has been extended until Wednesday 16 September at 11.00 CET, in the morning. Those who have already submitted their applications are welcome to revise their submissions if they would like to. Only their latest application will be considered. Those who are satisfied with their earlier submissions do not have to resubmit.

23 April 2020

Deadline postponed for the 2020 EU Health Award

Due to the challenges posed by COVID-19, the deadline for application has been postponed. The exact date will be communicated in the near future. Those who have already submitted their applications are welcome to revise their submissions if they would like to. Only their latest application will be considered. Those who are satisfied with their earlier submissions do not have to resubmit.

22 April 2020

The “Frequently Asked Questions”(FAQ) document has been updated

Check it out, it includes the latest questions received by interested applicants and the answers to guide you through the submission process. Do you have any question? Contact the team at SANTE-HPPatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (SANTE-HPP[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

4 March 2020

“Frequently Asked Questions”(FAQ) document is now available
Check it out, it includes the latest questions received by interested applicants and the answers to guide you through the submission process. Do you have any question? Contact the team at SANTE-HPPatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (SANTE-HPP[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

4 March 2020

2020 EU Health Award to help promote vaccination and healthy lifestyles
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2019 EU Health Award

17 October 2019

Commissioner bestows the 2019 EU Health Award for cities, NGOs and schools seeking to prevent and reduce obesity in children and young people
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8 October 2019

Follow the EU Health Award on 17 October 2019
The winners of the 2019 EU Health Award will be announced on 17 October in the frame of the EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting. Registration has closed, but interested stakeholders are welcome to join via webstream!

1 April 2019

Breaking the childhood obesity vicious cycle: Commission launches EU Health Award for cities, NGOs and schools
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2018 EU Health Award

15 November 2018

Pictures and videos of the Award ceremony are now available
Have a look at the pictures and videos of the EU Health Award for NGOs ceremony, which took place on 12 November 2018 in Brussels

12 November 2018

Health Commissioner Awards 3 NGOs for Outstanding Initiatives on Prevention of Tobacco Use
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08 November 2018

Updated agenda - EU Health Policy Platform Meeting (Brussels, 12 November 2018)

30 October 2018

Follow the EU Health Award for NGOs on 12 November 2018
The winners of the 2018 EU Health Award for NGOs will be announced on 12 November in the frame of the EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting. Register now or watch the web streaming

22 October 2018

EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting (Brussels, 12 November 2018) - Registration is now open
Registration is now open through the EU Health Policy Platform. Join the Platform to register. This step is mandatory in order to access the building.

04 October 2018

Tobacco: Candidates considered for the EU Health Award for NGOs announced
The European Commission selected 11 initiatives as candidates for the 2018 EU Health Award for NGOs.

21 August 2018

The Jury of the 2018 EU Health Award for NGOs working to prevent tobacco use has been appointed.

21 June 2018

EU Health Award for NGOs 2018: the "Questions and Answers" document has been updated.

18 June 2018

EU Health Award for NGOs 2018: the "Questions and Answers" document has been updated.

18 June 2018

The submission form of the 2018 EU Health Award for NGOs has been reopened until Friday afternoon 22 June at 16.00 CET.
NGOs can submit their initiatives through the Award website. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

15 June 2018

EU Health Award for NGOs 2018: the "Questions and Answers" document has been updated.

11 June 2018

EU Health Award for NGOs 2018: the "Questions and Answers" document has been updated.

01 June 2018

EU Health Award for NGOs 2018: the "Questions and Answers" document has been updated.

28 May 2018

Watch our webinar on the new submission procedure for the EU Health Award
The 25-minute webinar explains the new procedure NGOs should follow to enter the competition for the 2018 EU Health Award for NGOs. The webinar took place on 24 May 2018, but it's not too late to watch it – it's now posted online and available for viewing any time!

17 May 2018

New submission procedure for the EU Health Award to be explained in 24 May webinar
On Thursday 24 May at 15.00 CET, a webinar will take place to present the new submission procedure of the EU Health Award for NGOs 2018. To join in the webinar, log on right before it begins by entering your name or that of your organisation, your email contact and the number of the meeting (840 338 399). The webinar is open to the public and no registration is required.

07 May 2018

EU Health Award for NGOs 2018: a "Questions and Answers" document is now available.
Please send your questions concerning the submission of initiatives to the EU Health Award for NGOs working to prevent tobacco use to: SANTE-HPPatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (SANTE-HPP[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

07 April 2018

Helping young people say no to tobacco: Commission launches EU Health Award for NGOs
This year, the Commission will reward NGOs that contributed to the fight against tobacco, especially by stopping young people from taking up smoking and/or using other forms of tobacco.

2017 EU Health Award

08 December 2017

Take a look at the pictures of the EU Health Award for NGOs Promoting Vaccination ceremony, which took place on 27 November 2017 in Brussels.

27 November 2017

Vaccination in the spotlight: Health Commissioner awards 3 NGOs for outstanding initiatives
At the EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting, taking place on 27 November 2017 in Brussels, Vytenis Andriukaitis, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, awarded the EU Health Award for NGOs 2017 promoting vaccination.

24 November 2017

EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting 27 November: Follow meeting and EU Health Award on Vaccination live!
The EU Health Policy Platform meeting takes place in Brussels on Monday 27 November and will be live streamed.

06 october 2017

Vaccination: Commissioner Andriukaitis announces shortlist for the EU Health Award for NGOs
On 6 October 2017, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Vytenis Andriukaitis announced the 10 shortlisted initiatives of the EU Health Award for NGOs 2017 at the European Health Forum Gastein 2017.

22 September 2017

The Jury of the EU Health Award 2017 for NGOs promoting vaccination has been appointed
The Jury is currently evaluating the 27 applications received, according to the criteria established for the Award. The Jury is composed by 1 chair and 7 evaluators with expertise in the field of European public health and specifically on vaccination. You will find their profiles on this page.

15 May 2017

Promoting vaccination: Commission launches EU Health Award for NGOs
The European Commission is proud to present its new EU Health Award, which this year will call for applications from non-governmental bodies (NGOs) that have contributed to a higher level of public health in the European Union through vaccination.

15 May 2017

Video message from Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, upon the launch of the EU Health Award for NGOs 2017