MARCH 28, 2026

Times Future of Maternity Awards 2026

Recognising Excellence in the Maternity Ecosystem

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ABOUT THE AWARDS

Overview

The Times Future of Maternity Awards 2026 celebrate the pioneers, visionaries, and institutions redefining the journey from pre-conception to postpartum. As we shape the future of maternal health in India, we take a moment to honor those who have demonstrated exceptional clinical excellence, innovative care models, and a tireless commitment to the well-being of mothers and newborns.

These awards recognise that the "Future of Maternity" is built through a synergy of compassionate care, cutting-edge technology, and inclusive healthcare policies.

Why Nominate?

Gain Industry Spotlight

Elevate your profile among maternal health visionaries and trailblazers shaping women's wellness and family futures.

Build Lasting Credibility

Solidify your brand as a trusted leader in pregnancy care, healthcare innovation, and community impact.

Inspire Maternal Excellence

Motivate teams and peers by showcasing success stories that redefine benchmarks in the sector.

Connect & Collaborate

Network with top healthcare innovators, policymakers, and decision-makers at the March 28th gala.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Recognition Across Three Pillars

36 award categories across 3 segments

Organizations

Hospitals, clinics, platforms, and brands excelling in maternal and infant care.

Description
Recognises nationally operating maternity hospital networks delivering integrated antenatal, high-risk obstetric, labour, neonatal, and postpartum services under standardised clinical protocols. Institutions must demonstrate measurable maternal and neonatal outcomes, accreditation compliance, multi-city presence, governance transparency, and consistent patient satisfaction benchmarks.
Eligibility
  • Must operate in minimum 3 cities across at least 2 states
  • Minimum 5 years of operation
  • Mandatory NABH / equivalent accreditation
Description
Recognises leading regional maternity hospitals serving as referral hubs within a specific geography. Evaluation includes quality of obstetric and neonatal care, clinical consistency, patient trust, infrastructure standards, and contribution to regional maternal health indicators.
Eligibility
  • Operates within one state or a defined regional geography.
  • Minimum 5 years of operation
  • Mandatory NABH / equivalent accreditation
Description
Recognises centres specialising in complex pregnancies including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, cardiac complications, and multiple gestations. Assesses ICU readiness, multidisciplinary coordination, maternal morbidity reduction, and emergency response systems.
Eligibility
  • Minimum 3 years of specialised high-risk obstetric services
  • Functional obstetric ICU/HDU facilities
  • Qualified obstetric specialists available 24x7
Description
Recognises institutions offering advanced fetal diagnostics including anomaly scans, genetic screening, fetal echocardiography, and in-utero procedures. Focuses on early detection, counselling quality, and evidence-based intervention protocols.
Eligibility
  • Dedicated fetal diagnostic services operational for minimum 3 years
  • Must have a certified fetal medicine specialist on the team.
Description
Recognises hospital-based Level II or Level III NICUs demonstrating superior neonatal survival outcomes, infection control benchmarks, advanced life-support infrastructure, neonatal transport capability, structured developmental follow-up programs.
Eligibility
  • Level II or Level III NICU operational for minimum 3 years
  • Neonatologist-led unit
Description
Recognises hospitals demonstrating advanced birthing environment design, LDRP innovation, patient-centred delivery models, safety engineering, and respectful maternity care practices.
Eligibility
  • Dedicated LDR/LDRP facilities operational for minimum 2 years
  • Emergency obstetric response protocols in place
Description
Recognises fertility centres delivering ethical, transparent, and clinically advanced assisted reproductive services including IVF, ICSI, and fertility preservation, supported by documented success rates and patient counselling systems.
Eligibility
  • Must demonstrate at least 3 years of operational track record and transparent reporting of clinical success rates as per Indian ART regulations.
Description
Recognises institutions significantly improving maternal healthcare access in low-resource or rural regions through outreach programs, referral linkages, infrastructure development, and reduced maternal mortality rates.
Eligibility
  • Located in rural/underserved area
  • Minimum 3 years of maternity services
Description
Recognises maternity facilities implementing measurable sustainability practices including biomedical waste compliance, energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures, green building practices, and environmentally responsible healthcare operations.
Eligibility
  • Minimum 2 years of maternity operations
  • At least one measurable sustainability initiative implemented within the last 2 years
Description
Recognises healthcare providers or platforms enabling remote maternal consultations, home monitoring, and virtual clinical supervision that extend obstetric care beyond hospital settings and improve access to continuous medical support.
Description
Recognises advanced medical devices improving delivery safety, monitoring accuracy, neonatal respiratory support, and emergency response efficiency.
Description
Recognises data intelligence solutions that analyse maternal healthcare information to generate predictive insights, performance benchmarks, or population-level trends supporting clinical strategy and system improvement.
Description
Recognises early-stage ventures introducing scalable, evidence-based solutions addressing access gaps, affordability, or innovation in maternal healthcare.
Eligibility
  • Start-up with maximun of 10 years of incorporation
  • should have turnover less than 100 Crores
Description
Recognises brands offering clinically validated prenatal and postnatal supplements formulated to support maternal wellbeing, fetal development, and postpartum recovery.
Description
Recognises brands delivering dermatologically tested, safety-certified infant skincare and hygiene products aligned with paediatric standards.
Description
Recognises retail ecosystems providing curated maternity and baby products integrated with parenting resources, education, and omni-channel accessibility.
Description
Recognises brands developing ergonomically designed, safety-certified baby equipment enhancing infant protection and caregiver convenience.
Description
Recognises brands designing medically informed maternity apparel and postpartum support products prioritising comfort, posture, and usability.
Description
Recognises brands offering clinically effective breastfeeding aids, pumps, storage systems, and lactation support equipment.
Description
Recognises brands promoting toxin-free, organic, dermatologically safe baby products aligned with modern clean-label consumer preferences.

Initiatives

Programs, campaigns, and innovations advancing maternal health access and awareness.

Description
Recognises digital platforms or technology-enabled care models that improve maternal healthcare workflows, engagement systems, diagnostics processes, or care coordination.
Description
Recognises AI-driven clinical solutions directly influencing diagnosis, treatment decisions, or risk detection in obstetric or neonatal care through algorithm-based medical intelligence embedded in clinical use.
Description
Recognises awareness or corporate-supported initiatives improving knowledge and behavioural adoption related to antenatal care, maternal nutrition, institutional deliveries, early risk identification, and safe motherhood practices, supported by measurable outreach and impact indicators.
Description
Recognises grassroots initiatives driving early pregnancy registration, antenatal compliance, and improved institutional delivery rates through field workers and community engagement.
Description
Recognises structured programs addressing perinatal depression, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing through screening protocols, therapy access, helplines, and stigma reduction efforts.
Description
Recognises hospital-based or specialised postpartum programs delivering structured physical recovery support, pelvic rehabilitation, nutritional guidance, lactation counselling, and emotional wellbeing services with patient outcomes.
Description
Recognises programs advancing breastfeeding awareness, lactation counselling certification, hospital lactation policies, and community-based nutrition education.
Description
Recognises structured newborn screening programs enabling early detection of congenital, metabolic, and hearing disorders with defined referral pathways and follow-up systems.
Description
Recognises organisations, think tanks, or institutions influencing maternal safety standards, regulatory frameworks, public health systems, or policy reforms resulting in measurable systemic improvements in maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Description
Recognizes a solution that has introduced a breakthrough approach in IVF treatment, improving success rates, safety, efficiency, affordability, or patient experience. The work must demonstrate real-world clinical adoption and measurable outcomes, such as advanced embryo selection, genetic screening workflows, lab optimisation, personalised protocols, or cryopreservation improvements.

Individual Leaders

Clinicians and leaders driving excellence in maternal healthcare.

Description
Recognises obstetricians demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise, ethical practice, strong maternal outcomes, and contributions to advancing obstetric care standards.
Eligibility
  • Must hold a recognised MBBS and MD/MS/DNB in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from a recognised institution.
  • Minimum 10 years of independent clinical practice in obstetrics.
  • Active and valid medical council registration.
Description
Recognises neonatologists contributing to improved newborn survival, NICU advancements, and neonatal clinical research or training excellence.
Eligibility
  • Recognised qualification in Paediatrics with super-specialisation in Neonatology (DM/DNB/Fellowship).
  • Minimum 7 years of NICU experience.
  • Active involvement in Level II/III NICU services.
Description
Recognises fertility experts advancing assisted reproductive techniques, patient counselling standards, and treatment success rates.
Eligibility
  • Recognised qualification in Reproductive Medicine / Obstetrics & Gynaecology with ART certification as per national guidelines.
  • Minimum 7 years of active practice in assisted reproductive techniques (IVF/ICSI).
Description
Recognises specialists demonstrating leadership in advanced fetal diagnostics, high-risk pregnancy consultation, and prenatal interventions.
Eligibility
  • Recognised qualification in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with certified training/fellowship in Fetal Medicine.
  • Minimum 5 years of specialised practice in fetal diagnostics and high-risk pregnancy consultation.
Description
Recognises midwives or maternity nurse leaders demonstrating excellence in patient-centred birthing care, clinical competence, maternal safety practices, team leadership, and contribution to improving childbirth experience and outcomes.
Eligibility
  • Recognised nursing/midwifery qualification
  • Minimum 7 years of maternity care experience
  • Currently practising in an accredited healthcare facility
Description
Recognises founders, CEOs, or administrators driving large-scale innovation, institutional growth, ecosystem partnerships, and measurable impact in maternal healthcare delivery.
Eligibility
  • Founder, CEO, Medical Director, or senior administrator in a maternity healthcare organisation.
  • Minimum 10 years in leadership role within the maternity or maternal health ecosystem.

Entry Guidelines

General Eligibility

The applying entity (hospital, company, start-up, or organisation) must be legally incorporated and operational for a minimum of 2 years as of December 31, 2025.

Valid registration certificates, licenses, and statutory compliance documents must be submitted at the time of nomination

The product, service, programme, or innovation being submitted must have been launched, implemented, or commercially deployed within the last 2 years (January 01, 2024 to December 31, 2025).

The innovation must be live and operational (pilot-only concepts without deployment are not eligible unless specifically stated).

For the segment Products & Consumer Brands: Product must comply with applicable Indian regulatory and safety standards

Important Terms

Awards team and jury hold final say on eligibility.

Categories may evolve—split, combined, added, or dropped—based on submissions received; all rulings are final and non-appealable.

To Ensure a Fair Process: Our jury reserves the right to review all entries for compliance, gracefully disqualifying any that don't meet our standards—to uphold the excellence everyone deserves.

EVALUATION

Judging Process

1

Official Tabulator Review

Entries first undergo preliminary screening by independent official tabulators for completeness, eligibility, and compliance.

2

Expert Jury Evaluation

Shortlisted entries advance to the distinguished jury for final assessment based on innovation, impact, and excellence.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

The Times Future of Maternity Awards 2026 is an initiative to recognise and celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in maternal and newborn healthcare. The awards honour hospitals, healthcare professionals, public health programs, technology innovators, start-ups, and consumer brands contributing meaningfully to improving mother and newborn care in India.

The Awards aim to:

  • • Recognise excellence in maternity and newborn care
  • • Encourage innovation and scalable solutions in maternal health
  • • Celebrate impactful public health and community initiatives
  • • Honour healthcare leaders and professionals shaping the future of maternity care

The awards span the following segments:

  • • Organizations
  • • Initiatives
  • • Individual Leaders

Please refer to the "Award Categories" section on the official website for the complete list of categories and definitions.

Eligibility varies by segment. The broad eligibility criteria are:

  • • The applying entity (hospital, company, start-up, or organisation) must be legally incorporated and operational for a minimum of 2 years as of December 31, 2025.
  • • The submitted product, service, programme, or innovation must have been launched or implemented between January 01, 2024 and December 31, 2025.
  • • The innovation must be live and operational at the time of nomination. Pilot-only concepts are not eligible unless specifically stated.
  • • For Products & Consumer Brands, the product must comply with applicable Indian regulatory and safety standards and be commercially available in India.

Additionally, some categories require relevant professional qualifications and minimum years of experience as specified under each category. Please refer to the "Award Categories" section on the official website for the complete list of categories and definitions.

Yes. Applicants may apply in multiple relevant categories. However, a separate application form must be submitted for each category.

All applications must be submitted in English.

  • • Applicants must complete and submit the online application form available on the official awards website.
  • • All mandatory fields must be filled in before submission.

Yes. The standard nomination fee is 30,000 INR + GST, with an early bird fee of 20,000 INR + GST for entries submitted within the early bird window.

Certain supporting documents may be mandatory to verify eligibility and claims.

Applicants are encouraged to provide relevant supporting information to strengthen their submission. Incomplete or unverifiable applications may not be considered for jury evaluation.

Applications will first be reviewed for eligibility and completeness.

  • • Eligible entries will proceed to jury evaluation.
  • • Shortlisted nominees may be contacted for clarification, if required.
  • • Incomplete or ineligible applications will not proceed to the jury round.
  • • Entries will be evaluated by an independent jury panel comprising experts from maternal health, healthcare, public health, innovation, and related sectors.
  • • Each category will be assessed using a structured scoring framework, with impact being the primary evaluation parameter.
  • • The jury's decision will be final and binding.

Once the application is submitted, changes cannot be made. Applicants are advised to review all information carefully before final submission.

10 March 2026

Winners will be announced at the official award ceremony. The date and venue will be communicated on the website and through official communication channels.

The organisers reserve the right to withhold an award in any category if entries do not meet the required standards.

  • • Employees of the Awards Management, jury members, sponsors, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
  • • Applications not meeting the eligibility criteria may be disqualified.

The detailed Terms & Conditions are available on the official website.

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