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Bright Spark National Innovation Awards

Every year our National Innovation Awards, the HSE Bright Spark Awards, celebrate and acknowledge projects that enhance patient care and service delivery in Ireland. Each year, the worthy recipients are honoured at Spark Summit, our annual innovation conference.

Bright Spark Awards 2026

Applications are now open for Bright Spark Awards 2026.

Submit your application form online

Entries close on 28 February 2026.

Bright Spark Award Winners 2025

Bright Spark Awards Winners 2025 (PDF, 5 MB, 10 pages).

Best Productivity Award - Dr John Campion
Best Nursing and Midwifery-Led Project - Christine Pucillo
Best MDT Award - Dr Aileen McCabe
Best HSCP-Led Project - Megan Walsh
Best Hospital Avoidance Award - Gary Gardiner and Catherine Kelly
Best Digital Project Award - Mairead O' Donoghue
Best Design-Led Project - CHO8 Children's Services Project Team
Best Community Collaboration Award - Niamh Keane
Best Doctor-Led Project - Dr Mairead McNally
Best Use of Innovative Technology - Anna Marie Kiernan
Best Leadership Award - Edel Carey

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