It may feel peculiar to state, but entering award competitions is not only about walking away with the trophy on the night when it comes to what’s good for your business. Of course, nothing quite replaces the feeling of being recognised as a winner by your peers, but when it comes to a high-quality and competitive landscape such as the Life Sciences sector, the benefits of getting involved at all can be impressive. The positives commence from the moment of nomination and the actions you then take between entry submission and the gala awards dinner.

It is as true for award competitions as it is in other walks of life when people quote ‘happiness is a journey, not a destination’.

So why should you enter?

• Rewarding the Team: Your colleagues, marketing teams and stakeholders will be motivated by the belief you are demonstrating their efforts and sense of purpose by entering.
• Brand Credibility: Posting you have entered on social media, blogs and your website can increase the visibility and credibility of your brand.
• Your Attraction: Entering shows potential investors, collaborators, customers and future employees how committed you are to what you do and your dedication to excellence.
• Networking Nirvana: How many of your key targets avoid networking events due to the fear of being sold to? The Awards Dinner is the ideal opportunity to showcase without selling. By attending, you are associating yourself with excellence, leadership and excellence whilst being part of a much bigger picture.
• Inspired and Inspiring: Awards events, by their very nature, celebrate those that bring inspiration to others, and it is a two-way street between peers, each energised by the achievements of each other. Consider it an elite lesson in what’s working, what is coming next and how others are succeeding.
• Your Ecosystem: It’s important to remember too that awards events are there to be enjoyed, to celebrate with your colleagues and peers and allow the positivity to bring confidence in our sector. Reflected in the range of categories, the One Nucleus Annual Awards has been likened to a select gathering like a family wedding - an event brought to you by the ecosystem for the ecosystem!

Time to Get Ready for Your Awards Journey

The One Nucleus Annual Awards competition will return to the prestigious 11 Cavendish Square, London, on the evening of Thursday 19 March 2026. The One Nucleus community once again congregates to celebrate success, highlight those that have set examples for others to follow and acknowledge as a network how great neighbours have enabled each other’s achievements.

The One Nucleus Annual Award Categories

Competition Entry and Key Dates

Entry to the One Nucleus Awards is free and can be either by self-nomination or by nomination by a third party.

• Entries will open on 23 October 2025 via online submission
• Entries will close on 22 January 2026
• Shortlist announced 09 February 2026
• Awards Dinner 19 March 2026

Watch This Space!

Stay up to date with the latest details, including criteria for each award, sponsorship opportunities and table/individual ticket bookings at https://www.onenucleusawards.com/

You’ll be in Great Company: Our 2025 Winners:

For all enquiries, please email Philippa Clark at [email protected]