LIFE SCIENCE
SALES & MARKETING
AWARDS 2026

WINNERS ANNOUNCED:

Welcome to the Life Science Sales and Marketing Awards

These awards celebrate the very best amongst those in the life science market who are selling, networking, or promoting their company.

Whether it’s impressive individuals, great teams, or the most successful campaigns, we are looking to reward the world’s best in the industry.

LSSM 2026 Key Dates

 

Entries Open

11th June 2026

Entries Close

11th September 2026

Finalists Announced

16th September 2026

Awards Gala London

14th October 2026

Entries Open
11th June 2026

Entries Close
11th September 2026

Finalists Announced
16th September 2026

Awards Gala London
14th October 2026

Awards Ceremony 2026

This year we will be livestreaming and in-person in London, right after the ELRIG Drug Discovery conference. Join us at The Fox, Excel right next to the conference, from 5pm.

Attendance in person or watching the livestream online is free – register here for either option.

LSSM 2026 Categories & Finalists

There will be 9 different categories in the awards this year, and we welcome both self-submissions and nominations!

Marketing Professional of the Year Sponsored by The Scott Partnership

Here we are seeking to recognize a real superstar in marketing. Someone who has seen huge success in their campaigns over the last 12 months, building brand awareness and bringing in qualified leads for their business.

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • Andrew Burgress / Natera
  • Shuhan Zhang / Red Box Direct Ltd
  • Jason Rodgers / Noldus
  • Jakub Knurek / Mabion S.A.
  • Teja Sirec / BioTheia

Marketing Team of the Year Sponsored by Wisepod

Team work makes the dream work, so we want to celebrate the best collaborations in marketing. Give your colleagues the recognition they deserve for collectively creating amazing marketing campaigns.

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • Vector Builder Marketing Team / Vector Builder
  • SPT Labtech Marketing Team / SPT Labtech
  • Lung Cancer Lifecycle Team / Natera
  • IonOpticks Marketing Team / IonOpticks
  • Growth Marketing Team / LGC Standards

Sales Professional of the Year Sponsored by RSK Life Science Media

Who in your company or network has made the biggest impact in sales in the last year? It could be someone with the highest value single sale, the most deals brought in, or who has finally got that dream customer onto the books!

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • Lori Mull / Psomagen
  • Vania Neves / Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Aneeba Mughal / Camlab
  • Kyle Eichelmann / Kyfora Bio LLC
  • Robert Naughton / FairJourney Bio

Sales Team of the Year Sponsored by AZO Network

Which sales team has made the biggest impact over the past year? It could be the company that closed the highest-value deal, achieved the greatest number of new wins, or finally secured that long-sought dream client.

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • Mabion BD Team / Mabion
  • Metrion Bioscience Sales Team / Metrion Biosciences
  • Life Science Team / Scientific Laboratory Supplies
  • WuXi Biologics CRO Services BD Team / WuXi Biologics

Support Professional of the Year Sponsored by Bitesize Bio

This award recognises the people who often work behind the scenes, yet make a significant impact. We want to hear from scientific specialists who support sales and marketing teams—whether pre- or post-sale—including application specialists, technical specialists, product experts, and support teams.

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • George Davison / Camlab
  • Brooke April / Noldus
  • Vanessa McDonald / FUJIFILM Biosciences
  • Felipe Lino Xavier / Precisionary Instruments
  • Tony Rush / Metrion Biosciences

One to Watch Sponsored by Marzipan

Who in your network has made the biggest impact relatively early in their career? We’re looking for the quickest learners, those who have picked up their skills and implemented them in a way that belies their years!

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • Aish Vishwanathan / Red Box Direct
  • Keida Fatmiri / MOBILion Systems
  • Alexandra Kate Hak / Lab Donkey Ltd
  • David Olivia / Organomation
  • Cassandra Deichsel / Lafayette Life Science - Campden Instruments
  • Emma Prewitt / EMMA International

Campaign of the Year Sponsored by Voicentric

This category celebrates a sales or marketing campaign that excelled; whether centred on sales, a new product launch, driving change, or increasing awareness.

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • ANTISEL SA x Strictly Digital Repositioning Team / ANTISEL SA x Strictly Studio
  • FUJIFILM Biosciences Marketing Team - Picture A Moment / FUJIFILM Biosciences
  • Black Box Collab / Corbridge Pharmaceuticals x Black Box Collab
  • Organomation Marketing Team / Organomation
  • Global Marketing & Communications Team / SK Pharmteco

Best Use of Technology Sponsored by BioSell

For the novel use of AI, software, or any other technology which delivered real results in sales or marketing to scientists.

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • SPT Labtech Marketing / SPT Labtech
  • Paola Dama / NAMina Bio
  • KA Imaging Marketing Team / KA Imaging
  • Horiba Marketing Team / Horiba
  • Research Models and Services Team / Charles River Laboratories

Lifetime Achievement

This award recognizes an individual who has made fantastic contributions to our field over the span of their career. Whether its commercial results, coaching and mentoring, or simply always being there for their team and customers - help us honour somebody who represents the very best of science sales and marketing.

LSSM 2026 Judges

Our judging panel comprises consultants and experts from the world of life science, biopharma, applied research and sales and marketing. Completely independent from the event and all of the nominated companies, they will review all qualifying submissions thoroughly, before deciding on first a shortlist, and then the ultimate winner of each category. 

Steve Manobianco

Founder
PSG Life Sciences

Kristen Slawinski

Partner
Biofluent Communications

Anis Fahandej-Sadi

Founder
Science 2 Sales

LSSM 2026 FAQs

Award Winner’s Accolades

Each category winner will receive a beautiful awards trophy inscribed with their name and the name of the award they have won.

The winners will be featured on the Life Science Sales and Marketing Awards website and social media. We will also provide materials for each winner to promote their own win such as website banners/badges, wording and imagery. 

Award Ceremony

This year the awards will be announced in London, right after the ELRIG Drug Discovery conference. Book here to attend in person or watch the livestream.

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What are the entry dates?

Key dates are all listed here for this year's awards

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Who can enter?

The awards are open to anyone working in scientific sales and marketing. Companies working in material research are encouraged to apply as well as those working within the Life Sciences. See previous finalists and winners here.

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What does it cost to enter?

Entry is completely free and you can enter as many categories as you want. The virtual awards ceremony is also free to attend.

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How will I know if I am a finalist?

You will be informed via email when the shortlist is available and whether you have been selected as a finalist by one of our judges. These will also be announced on our social media pages.

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How will I attend the ceremony?

The awards ceremony will be held in London, and livestreamed online. Attendance is free either way, but you must book your place here.

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I am having technical issues, who do I contact?

For any issues please contact [email protected] or fill in our form here.

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My question isn't listed here, what do I do?

Please contact [email protected] or fill in our form here.

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