The National Stroke Care Excellence Awards 2026 is the flagship awards programme of Stroke & AI 2026, created to recognise outstanding contributions, innovations, and leadership in stroke and neurovascular care across India.
The awards celebrate healthcare professionals, hospitals, stroke centres, researchers, emergency medical services, rehabilitation teams, innovators, and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, research, education, and patient outcomes.
Presented during the Stroke & AI 2026 Awards Ceremony, the awards honour individuals and institutions that are setting new benchmarks in clinical excellence, technological innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centred care.
Stroke is one of India's leading causes of mortality and long-term disability. The National Stroke Care Excellence Awards have been established to recognise those who are making a meaningful impact in strengthening the country's stroke ecosystem.
From pioneering neurologists and comprehensive stroke centres to AI innovators and rehabilitation specialists, these awards celebrate excellence across the complete continuum of stroke care.
The programme aims to inspire best practices, encourage innovation, and promote collaborative healthcare models that improve the quality, accessibility, and outcomes of stroke services nationwide.
Nominations are invited from:
A rigorous and transparent evaluation process ensures that every nomination is judged fairly and independently.
Gain recognition as one of India's leading contributors to stroke and neurovascular care.
Receive your award in front of eminent clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts.
Enhance your institution's reputation and showcase your commitment to excellence.
Connect with India's leading stroke experts, healthcare organisations, researchers, and innovators.
Extensive visibility across conference platforms, digital channels, media coverage, and publications.
Join a distinguished community dedicated to transforming stroke care in India.
Judged by an independent multidisciplinary jury comprising distinguished experts from:
The jury evaluates nominations using a structured scoring framework to ensure fairness, transparency, and merit-based selection.



A specialised national recognition programme exclusively focused on stroke and neurovascular care.
Recognising pioneering work in artificial intelligence, digital health, neuroimaging, and predictive analytics.
A transparent, evidence-driven assessment process led by an independent expert jury.
Celebrating excellence from emergency response and acute care to rehabilitation, research, and education.
Bringing together India's leading stroke specialists, hospitals, researchers, and industry partners.
Recognising achievements that improve patient outcomes and strengthen stroke care systems nationwide.