The Dhanam Business Media has officially announced that nominations are being accepted for the second edition of the ‘Dhanam Healthcare Summit & Awards Night 2026’. This event aims to honor exceptional contributions and achievements within the healthcare sector of Kerala. Scheduled to take place at IMA House in Kochi on January 31 and February 1, the summit serves as a platform to recognize excellence among healthcare providers in the region.
The Dhanam Healthcare Excellence Awards will be presented by Dr Girdhar J. Gyani, who is the founder and CEO of the NABH Accreditation Programme and holds the position of director general at the Association of Healthcare Providers (AHPI). The awards will be conferred during a two-day summit that aims to gather key stakeholders in the healthcare industry, including hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, and industry policymakers.
Throughout the summit, experts will address several critical topics influencing the future of healthcare in India. Some key areas of focus include:
The awards are designed to recognize hospitals, diagnostic centers, and medical equipment manufacturers that have exhibited outstanding service and quality over the past year. Winners will be categorized based on their bed capacity into two groups: those with less than 100 beds and those with 100 beds or more. Additionally, awards will be distributed for both North and South Kerala regions.
Nominations are invited in the following 14 categories:
Eligible healthcare institutions are required to submit nominations specific to each category they wish to compete in. Multi-speciality hospitals can submit different nominations for distinct specialties. The deadline for submitting nominations is January 20, 2026. The fee structure is as follows:
Completed nomination forms should be emailed to dhanam.awards@acmeconsulting.in or mail@dhanam.in. For further information, participants can contact:
The Dhanam awards have a precedent of honoring notable figures and institutions in the past. For instance, E. Sreedharan, known as the 'Metro Man', has been awarded a Dhanam Lifetime Achievement Award, showcasing the recognition of excellence across various sectors.
As the summit approaches, anticipation grows regarding the impactful discussions and networking opportunities it promises to deliver, influencing the ongoing evolution of Kerala's healthcare landscape.
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