The 2026 EDSA Catalyst Awards recognize the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in preventing and resolving drug shortages.
Catalyst Awards Categories:
NEW! EDSA Community Champion Award This year’s Catalyst Awards Program will include a new award. The EDSA Champion Award recognizes an individual or organization for their outstanding committee contributions in support of our mission to safeguard patient access to essential medicines. EDSA committees play a vital role in advancing our strategic priorities and driving meaningful progress across the healthcare ecosystem. This award honors those who exemplify leadership, collaboration, and commitment to prevent and mitigate drug shortages, strengthening our collective impact.
EDSA Leadership Award Acknowledges an individual or organization that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in the collective effort to prevent and resolve drug shortages. This represents the highest level of recognition from EDSA.
Outstanding Industry Collaboration Recognizes a multi-stakeholder partnership (e.g., manufacturers, distributors, health systems, policymakers) that has demonstrably improved drug access through coordinated action.
Lifetime Achievement in Drug Shortage Prevention Honors an individual with a career-long dedication to strengthening drug supply resilience and ensuring patient access to essential medicines.
