The 2026 IMI Award for Affiliated Organisations is now open for entries!
This award recognises excellence in visual communication within the healthcare sector, specifically in the fields of design, photography, and video. It serves to highlight exemplary work produced by members of our affiliated organisations and to promote best practices across disciplines. We encourage entries that demonstrate innovation, technical skill, and clarity of communication in a clinical or healthcare environment.
The recipient of this award will be granted a one-year Affiliate membership with the Institute of Medical Illustrators, along with a £100 cash prize.
Please note that current IMI members are not eligible to enter this award.
Members of the following organisations are eligible:
• Medical Artists’ Association (MAA)
• Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI)
• Ophthalmic Imaging Association (OIA)
• BioCommunications Association (BCA)
• British Association of Retinal Screening (BARS)
• Australian Institute of Medical and Biological Illustration (AIMBI)
• Association Européenne des Illustrateurs Médicaux et Scientifiques (AEIMS)
📅 Submission Deadline: 4 September 2026
If you’ve created work that demonstrates innovation, technical excellence, and clear communication in a healthcare setting, this is your opportunity to gain recognition from your professional peers and showcase your expertise on an international stage.
