WORLD HEART
AWARDS 2026
Celebrating individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to fight cardiovascular disease, promote heart health and advance the World Heart Federation’s mission of cardiovascular health for all.
Premios a las campañas
Sociedad Brasileña de Cardiología
BEST VIDEO CAMPAIGN
Cada Coração Importa (Every Heart Matters)
Argentine Society of Cardiology
MOST CREATIVE CAMPAIGN
Sonqo Calchaquí Program
Premios individuales
DEBABRATA ROY
Outstanding contribution to global cardiovascular health
In recognition of his remarkable contribution to global cardiovascular health, longstanding commitment to the cardiovascular community, and continued contribution to the mission and work of the World Heart Federation, including his current service as a Member of the WHF Board.
NEIL JOHNSON
Advocacy for cardiovascular health
In recognition of his tireless advocacy, community-based programmes, education and training for health professionals, and the creation of the Global Heart Hub, an advocacy platform for patients with or at risk of developing CVD.
ASHIS SAMUEL JOHN
Best global heart journal paper
As first author in the writing group for the paper “Within-Trial Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of a Family-Based Structured Lifestyle Modification Intervention Program for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Results from the PROLIFIC Trial.”
CHUICHI KAWAI
Lifetime achievement award (posthumously)
In recognition of his exceptional contribution to the advancement of cardiovascular medicine and to the development of the global cardiovascular community. His distinguished legacy remains an important part of the World Heart Federation’s history.
WINNER VIDEOS
Watch the winning campaigns and messages from this year’s World Heart Awards.
INOCA International – International Voice of the Year
A message from INOCA International following the World Heart Awards 2026.
Argentine Society of Cardiology – Most Creative Campaign
Sonqo Calchaquí Program – bringing cardiovascular health to high-altitude communities.