ENGAGe Award
The ENGAGe Award is a new ENGAGe initiative, developed to recognise the efforts of ENGAGe members and celebrate innovation, creativity and excellence in gynaecological cancer patient advocacy and action. We would like to spotlight those projects that have made a real impact whether through raising awareness, prevention, care, or quality-of-life for those affected by gynaecological cancers.
The nominations for ENGAGe Award 2027 will open on 14 August, 2026.
Nomination eligibility?
Any project developed by ENGAGe members can be nominated, including self-nominations. Nominees must have delivered at least one significant advocacy/engagement/campaign or initiative in the last 18 months on local, national, or international scale.
Winner selection process
The winner will be selected through a three-round voting process conducted by the ENGAGe Executive Group (EEG), the ESGO Council, and finally by ENGAGe members. All scores are combined and averaged to determine the result.
Judging criteria
- Demonstrated impact: evidence of impact (eg.: improved awareness, access, quality of life, or meaningful patient engagement)
- Innovation: novel approaches and creative thinking
- Sustainability & Scalability: potential to grow or be replicated across the ENGAGe network
Key dates
- 14 August – Nominations open
- 30 September - Nominations close
- 1st December - Online voting platform opens
- 31st December - Online voting platform closes
- 25-27 February - Winner anouncement at the Patient Advoacy Seminar
ENGAGe Award 2026
The Get Lippy campaign, winner of the ENGAGe Award 2026, by The Eve Appeal addresses the widespread stigma, silence, and lack of awareness surrounding gynaecological health. Despite the fact that over 60 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every day in the UK, public understanding of the symptoms, risks, and prevention of these diseases remains worryingly low. Many people are embarrassed to talk about issues related to their gynae anatomy — this, coupled with cultural and societal barriers - leads to delays in seeking medical advice and, consequently, later-stage diagnoses that reduce survival rates. The campaign was created to tackle this critical communication gap by encouraging open conversations about gynaecological health and educating the public about the five gynaecological cancers, using well-known personalities and ambassadors to share key messages. Through collaborations with beauty and health brands, Get Lippy uses accessible consumer platforms to normalise discussion, share accurate information, and raise essential funds for researchand awareness. Its importance lies not only in challenging social taboos but also in empowering individuals to recognise symptoms early and seek timely care. By making gynae health a visible, everyday topic, Get Lippy helps shift cultural attitudes, supports earlier diagnosis and prevention, and ultimately saves lives through awareness and education.
