The 2026 Practice Growth Awards

Being recognised as an award-winning or even a finalist builds trust, credibility, and confidence, not just with patients, but with your team too.

Submission Deadline: TBC

Winners Ceremony: TBC

Why Enter?

Winning or even becoming a finalist in the Practice Growth Awards instantly positions your clinic as a leader in patient care and business excellence.

It’s an opportunity to:

  • Strengthen patient trust and social proof
  • Boost team morale and pride
  • Stand out locally and online as a top-rated clinic
  • Celebrate the progress you’ve made in growing your practice

Whether you’re a solo practitioner or a multi-site clinic, these awards recognise real progress, not perfection.

The fastest-growing clinics are the ones that shout (politely!) about their success. These awards are your chance to do exactly that

📝 How It Works

Deadline for submissions: [Insert date]

Choose your categories: You can apply for up to three awards (or just one, if that’s your focus).

Prepare your entry:

You can submit either a short written application or a video submission (3 minutes max).

We suggest you give this a little thought — don’t just pour a glass of wine and wing it! 😉

Review the prompts under each category to decide which best fits your clinic.

Submit your entry: Click ‘Apply for this Award’ under your chosen category.

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The 2026 Award Categories

Progressive Practice of the Year aka the Implementor of the Year. Have you got a lot of $hit done since joining the program? Then give us all the juicy details and examples of what you've ticked off and where possible the results it's generated in your practice.  

Principle/Mentor of the Year - worked on your recruitment or onboarding / mentoring system this year? Want an edge next time you recruit...nothing like Winner of the Mentor of the Year award. Give us details and numbers, especially in relation to team performance or job application numbers. 

Community Practice of the Year - Perfect for you if you have implemented workshops ( Ideal patient playbook ) this year. Perhaps you have run a fundraiser campaign or introduced a new product or service to your clinic/ community this year? Give us details and numbers. 

Best Customer Service

Have you been working hard at getting google reviews? Perhaps you've worked on your customer journey. Introduced welcome packs or helpful videos like how to find us/ where to parks? Give us example and numbers. 

Practice of the Year

This is the big one!!! Have you seen an uplift in revenue? Did you smash your goals for this year? What have you implemented this year? Seen impressive returns from your marketing? What measurable results has that achieved? Perhaps you have bounced back or recovered from something unforeseen happening in your practice? Tell us your 2025 story, with examples and numbers where possible. 

Apply for an Award

How it Works

Deadline for Submissions
  • You must enter your submission by INSERT DATE
Choose Your Award Category

  • You can apply for up to 3 awards - Or just one if that's your focus!

Prepare Your Entry

  • Review the prompts under each category to decide which one(s) best fit your clinic

  •  Submit either in writing via your submission form (1000 words max)  or include a video submission (4 mins in length max). 

  •  We suggest giving this a little thought - the more detail, examples and numbers the better

Submit Your Entry
  • Once you have selected your category click Apply for an Award on this page
  • If applying for more than one award, you will need to start a fresh application form. Submit one application for each award you'd like to enter. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Who decides who wins the awards?
The awards are voted on by the Practice Growth Accelerator team. Each department head has an equal vote — meaning Nicola does not decide who wins.

Can I apply if I’m not a member of the Practice Growth Accelerator?
These awards are exclusively for Practice Growth Accelerator members, celebrating the progress and success of clinics actively implementing the strategies and systems within the program.
(Think of it as our way of recognising those who’ve done the work and brought the principles to life in their own practice.)

Is there a cost to enter?
No, entry is completely free.

Can I apply for multiple categories?
Yes up to 3 categories per clinic.

Do I need professional photos or fancy editing?
Absolutely not. Substance beats polish every time. A well-thought-out story or simple video filmed on your phone is perfect.

When will the winners be announced?
Winners and finalists will be revealed live at our Practice Growth LIVE event (insert date/time).

What happens if I win (or become a finalist)?
You’ll receive a digital and physical certificate, branded badges for your website/socials, and be featured across our community channels.

Can my patients vote?
No, the awards are judged internally to ensure fairness and consistency.

What Do the Finalists Get?

The finalists will get a graphic to be display on their website and social media. 

What do the Winners Get? 

Eternal fame, glory and bragging rights...but in all seriousness, you'll receive a strategic marketing pack to help you to showcase your achievement with confidence and class.

Your pack will include:

✅ Custom graphics announcing you as the winner in your category. 

✅ Social media and newsletter prompts so you can share your success with ease.

✅ Long-term positioning content, such as how to feature your award on your website's Why Choose us and About us pages.  

Tips for Submitting a Strong Entry

Read this before you hit submit

  • Lead with Numbers if Possible:

    As an Accelerator member, you know we’re all about deliverable results. Show us the before → after:

    Team rebooking rate: e.g., 58% → 74%

    “Patient visit average”: e.g., 3.1 → 4.6

    Google reviews: e.g., 87 → 154 (⭐ average up from 4.5 → 4.8)

    Revenue/New patients: e.g., monthly revenue before → after; 38 → 62 new patients/month

    Conversion/attendance: e.g., workshop RSVPs 45 → 92; show-up rate 48% → 71%

  • Tell Your Story:

    What changed? What did you implement? Why did it work? What did you learn? Keep it concise + specific.

  • Submitted is Better Than Perfect This is your chance to shine - do not let perfection or procrastination get in the way of entering.
  • Video ( max 4 mins ) can be hosted anywhere. Suggestion - upload your video to loom or Youtube unlisted and send us the link in your submission. If you can't upload or submitt email your entry to [email protected] with the subject linie My Award Submission ( include your name, clinic name and catergory in the email. 
  • One entry per category - but you can enter up to 3 categories. 
  • Privacy note - be sure to redact any patient data from your entry. 
Quick word from Nicola
Don’t listen to that little voice that says your practice is too small, or that what you’ve done doesn’t count. This is your moment to stand up, show up, and be counted. Take a moment to reflect on everything you and your team have achieved in 2025 The progress, the perseverance, the patients you’ve helped... and let it shine.
 
Since you are reading way down here, Let’s do it.

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