Smoking Cessation and Health Conference (SCaH)
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SCAH AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Who Inspires You? Nominations Open for the SCaH Award for Outstanding Achievement
New in 2026 Introducing the SCaH Award for Outstanding Achievement in Smoking Cessation Presented by Smoking Cessation and Health (SCaH) and sponsored by Smoke Free. This new award is an opportunity to recognise a colleague whose dedication and commitment, or innovation has really made a real difference to the lives of people who smoke.
We are inviting nominations from services delivering stop smoking support across the UK. The deadline for submissions 7th August 2026.
How to Nominate In no more than 250 words, please tell us:
- What the nominee has achieved
- Why you believe they deserve this award
- How their work has made a difference to the people they support
We also require information about the person making the nomination, including:
- Job title
- Organisation/service
- Length of service
Before submitting a nomination, please ensure that the nominee has given their consent to be nominated.
Award Themes You may wish to focus your nomination around one of the following themes:
- Long Service– recognising someone who has worked in smoking cessation for more than 15 years.
- New Tobacco Dependence Advisor – recognising someone with less than 2 years' experience who has already made a significant impact.
- Hidden Populations – recognising exceptional work with under-served, mental health or hardly reached populations.
- LGBTQ+ – recognising outstanding stop smoking outreach and support for LGBTQ+ communities.
- Innovation - recognising an individual, team, organisation, or programme that has introduced an innovative idea, approach, service, or process that has delivered a measurable positive impact.
The Selection Process A judging panel will include representatives from SCaH, the NCSCT and Smoke Free. The panel will review all eligible nominations and produce a shortlist of six finalists. The shortlist will then be shared with the wider SCaH community and mailing list, allowing both conference attendees and non-attendees to vote for the overall winner.
The winner will be announced at the SCaH Conference on 15 September 2026, immediately following the final conference presentation.
Shortlisting Criteria Nominations will be assessed against the following criteria:
- The nomination was submitted within the 250-word limit;
- Confirmation that the nominee has consented to being nominated;
- A convincing, inspiring and engaging nomination;
- Clear evidence that the nominee has made a positive difference to the people they support.
Please note that the judges' decision at the shortlisting stage is final.
Key Dates
📅 Nominations close: Friday 7 August 2026
🏆 Winner announced: 15 September 2026 at the SCaH Conference
Do you know someone who inspires others through their dedication to helping people become smoke free? Nominate them today and help us celebrate excellence in smoking cessation.
Who inspires you?
The UK’s Leading Event for Smoking Cessation Professionals
The Smoking Cessation & Health Conference (SCaH) is a not-for-profit national event for professionals dedicated to reducing smoking-related morbidity and mortality. SCaH brings together commissioners, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers to share knowledge, best practice, and innovative solutions.
A Track Record of Innovation and Impact
Since our first event in Birmingham in 2020, SCaH has adapted to changing times—hosting a virtual conference in 2021, and hybrid events in Manchester (2023) and York (2025). Our 2026 conference will once again offer both in-person and interactive virtual participation, making it accessible to all.
Driving Progress Towards Smokefree 2030
SCaH is committed to supporting the Smokefree 2030 ambition of reducing smoking prevalence to 5%. We focus on the latest technologies and approaches, from digital behavioural support to reduced-risk nicotine products, ensuring every smoker can access the right support at the right time.
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Be part of a community working to save 500,000 lives over the next decade. Join us at SCaH 2026 and help shape the future of smoking cessation in the UK.
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