Regional Inspire Awards
The DIA Regional Inspire Awards recognise outstanding professionals in the life sciences and healthcare community who have made exceptional contributions to advancing regulatory science, drugdevelopment, medicinal products innovation, and patient outcomes.
These awards celebrate individuals who embody DIA’s mission of mobilising life science professionals to address today’s healthcare challenges through collaboration, innovation, and regulatory excellence.
More than a recognition, the Inspire Awards represent leadership, impact, and commitment to improving how innovative medicinal products are developed, regulated, and delivered to patients.
Award recipients will be honored during an invitation-only networking ceremony at DIA Europe 2026 on the 23rd of March.
Award Categories
The DIA Regional Inspire Awards highlight excellence throughfourcategories:
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Outstanding Contribution to Healthcare
Recognises individuals or organisations whose work has made a significant and lasting impact on patient care, public health, or healthcare systems within the DIA healthcare and regulatory community.
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Distinguished Career Award
Honours an individual, within the DIA community, whose career demonstrates sustained excellence, stewardship, and leadership, and whose contributions have influenced not only policy and practice but also the next generation of healthcare and regulatory professionals within the DIA community.
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Excellence in Service
Honors those who consistently deliver exceptional contributions, professionalism, and dedication across the DIA network and activities.
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Leader of Tomorrow
Celebrates emerging professionals who demonstrate strong potential, innovation, and leadership in shaping the future of healthcare and regulation through DIA engagement.
What the Inspire Award Represents
Being recognized with a DIA Inspire Award signifies:
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Leadership in regulatory science and healthcare innovation
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Meaningful impact on drug or medical device development and safety
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Commitment to collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem
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Advancing patient-focused healthcare solutions
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Shaping the future of regulatory and scientific excellence
A Recognition by the Regulatory and Life Sciences Community
Recipients are selected from across industry, regulatory authorities, academia, and patient organisations, reflecting DIA’s unique multi-stakeholder community and neutral platform.