Nominations Open for the Times Future of Maternity (TFM) Awards 2026

The awards will be presented on 28 March 2026 at Shangri-La, New Delhi, as part of the TFM 2026 platform.

The TFM Awards 2026 include 35 categories across five pillars, covering the full maternity value chain, from fertility and IVF to pregnancy care, high-risk pathways, childbirth, postpartum recovery, neonatal wellbeing, maternal mental health, and wellness innovations.

The initiative recognises outcomes-driven leadership in metropolitan centres and in tier 2 and tier 3 regions, where access, continuity of care, and scalable solutions are essential.

A Rapidly Evolving Maternity Ecosystem

India’s maternity care ecosystem is transforming rapidly. Expectations for clinical quality, NICU readiness, patient safety, evidence-based protocols, patient experience, and data-driven decision-making are increasing.

Innovations such as tele-maternity, AI-enabled clinical support, remote monitoring, and digital health platforms are improving accessibility and outcomes across the continuum of care.

The TFM Awards 2026 recognise excellence in hospitals, clinics, public health programmes, technology solutions, consumer products, and individual clinical leadership.

Five Pillars, 35 Categories: What’s Being Recognised

The awards are structured around five key pillars:

1) Hospitals & Institutions (9 categories)

Recognising clinical excellence and measurable outcomes in maternity hospitals, high-risk pregnancy centres, foetal medicine units, NICUs, fertility centres, and rural or sustainable maternity facilities.

2) Public Health & Programmes (7 categories)

Highlighting community impact in safe motherhood outreach, maternal mental health initiatives, breastfeeding and lactation support, newborn screening, and policy-driven interventions.

3) Technology & Innovation (6 categories)

Celebrating solutions including digital maternity journeys, AI in obstetrics, tele-maternity, medical devices, analytics platforms, and maternal health start-ups.

4) Products & Consumer Brands (7 categories)

Recognising innovation in maternal nutrition, baby care, maternity wear, infant safety products, and clean-label solutions for mothers and newborns.

5) Individuals (6 categories)

Honouring obstetricians, gynaecologists, neonatologists, fertility specialists, midwives, and healthcare leaders who create sustained impact.

Who Can Apply

Nominations are open to:

Hospitals, maternity chains and healthcare institutions
Fertility centres, foetal medicine units and NICUs
Public health organisations, NGOs, CSR initiatives and programmes
Health-tech founders and maternal health start-ups
Maternal, baby-care and wellness brands
Medical professionals and clinical specialists across maternal and neonatal care

Standards And Evaluation Process

The TFM Awards 2026 are organised by Times Internet, with a structured evaluation process supported by EY. Entries submitted via the official nominations portal will undergo:

Data checks
Documentation review
Process-based evaluation

Assessments will include input from domain experts and editorial teams. The detailed methodology is provided in the nomination kit.

How To Submit Nominations

Nomination deadline: 15 March 2026
Nomination link: https://pregatips.com/events/times-future-of-maternity-2026/awards
Contact: Ms Sagun Kumari | +91 93044 12377

Hospitals, clinicians, programme leaders, innovators, and brands in maternal and neonatal healthcare are encouraged to submit nominations and showcase outcomes-driven work that strengthens maternity care in India.

Winners will be honoured at a gala ceremony on 28 March 2026 in New Delhi, attended by leaders from the maternal health ecosystem, including policymakers and industry stakeholders.