Clio Health 2026 is Open For Entries
Clio Health, a bellwether for creative excellence in healthcare marketing and advertising, has officially opened entries for its 2026 competition. This year's program signals a significant evolution, introducing a suite of new categories and mediums designed to capture the dynamic and rapidly changing currents within health communication.
At the forefront of these additions is the launch of the WOMEN’S HEALTH PLATFORM, POWERED BY WORLD WOMAN FOUNDATION. This strategic move acknowledges the historical underrepresentation of women's health in marketing and aims to elevate bold, impactful ideas driving progress in care, access, and equity. The partnership with the World Woman Foundation underscores a commitment to fostering a global community dedicated to a more equitable future for women, supported by a dedicated Women’s Health Specialty Medium for submissions.
Beyond this pivotal platform, Clio Health 2026 is expanding its scope to reflect broader industry trends, introducing several forward-thinking mediums:
Artificial Intelligence: Acknowledging AI's accelerating role in crafting innovative health solutions and communications, from personalized patient experiences to data-driven campaigns.
Culture: Highlighting work that demonstrates a deep understanding and strategic leverage of cultural nuances to forge authentic connections with diverse audiences.
Evolving Creativity: A new medium designed to capture the latest, boundary-pushing forms of creative expression and their application within the health sector.
The awards program also refines its existing structure with new categories. Partnerships/Co-Creation now stands as a dedicated category within both Branded Entertainment & Content and Experience/Activation, recognizing the increasing importance of collaborative models in driving impactful campaigns. Additionally, Sales Aid has been integrated as a new category within Design, spotlighting the strategic craft behind effective sales enablement tools in a competitive market.
“As we open entries this year, we're especially excited about the momentum we’re building around women’s health,” said Emily Seal, Executive Director of Clio Health. “This new platform, in partnership with the World Woman Foundation, gives us the space to truly celebrate the ideas and teams who are pushing care forward for women in thoughtful, imaginative ways. And the addition of our new mediums—Artificial Intelligence, Culture, and Evolving Creativity—reflects how the health industry is evolving in real time and shaping the world around us. There is so much powerful work happening in this space, and we're deeply committed to helping shine a brighter light on it.”
In a clear investment in future talent, Clio Health has significantly expanded its Student Medium categories. Aspiring creatives can now submit work across a broader spectrum of critical areas, including: Artificial Intelligence, Culture, Environmental Health, Health Equity, Innovation, Integrated, Mental Health, and Women’s Health. This expansion aims to nurture emerging talent and encourage engagement with the most pressing health challenges facing society.
2026 Call for Entries: November 3, 2025
1st Deadline: January 9, 2026
2nd Deadline: February 20, 2026*
Final Deadline: March 27, 2026*
*Prices increase per deadline.
You can enter https://clios.com/health
About Clio Health
Clio Health, founded in 2009, is one of five verticals developed by the Clios to celebrate creative excellence in a specialized field. The program champions boundary-pushing marketing, advertising, and communications that promote physical, mental and social well-being. Each cycle, leaders from across the global health industry convene to determine which entries will earn the prestigious Grand, Gold, Silver and Bronze Clio Health Awards.