Best Communication & Public Awareness Campaign

The award is presented to the Patient Association that implemented an innovative approach or, initiative in disease awareness and patient empowerment campaigns

About the Patient Initiative Awards

The Patient Initiative Awards aim to raise patient associations’ awareness and encourage them to expand their activities, ensuring that patients have the best possible access to both information and healthcare services.

How entries are judged

All submissions will be evaluated by a separate judging committee based on specific eligibility criteria.

Submissions open

01/12/2026

Deadline

21/05/2027

Ceremony

01/10/2027

Contact

info@jpcom.gr
All applications for the Prix Galien Greece 2027 Awards are submitted exclusively online

Past Patient Initiative Award Winners

Hellenic Cancer Federation – ELL.O.K. & Panhellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois” 
2025

Hellenic Cancer Federation – ELL.O.K. & Panhellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois” 

The award for the Best Communication and Public Awareness Campaign was granted to the following:

  • Hellenic Cancer Federation – ELL.O.K., and
  • Panhellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer "Alma Zois"

The award was presented by Ms. Manio Korleti, former vice President of the "AgaliaZO" Volunteer Anti-Cancer Group, and Mr. Dimitrios Bourlivas, US Molecular Biologist & Geneticist, MBA, CEO & Founder of Armatura.

Hellenic Patients’ Association 
2023

Hellenic Patients’ Association 

The Patient Initiative Award was presented to the:

  • Hellenic Patients' Association

The award was presented by the Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris.

Panhellenic Federation of Associations of Patients, Parents, Guardians and Friends of Children with Rheumatic Diseases – RHEUMAZIN
2021

Panhellenic Federation of Associations of Patients, Parents, Guardians and Friends of Children with Rheumatic Diseases – RHEUMAZIN

The Patient Initiative Award, contested by 15 patient associations, was awarded to the:

  • Panhellenic Federation of Associations of Patients, Parents, Guardians and Friends of Children with Rheumatic Diseases – RHEUMAZIN

The association was recognized for the Best Communication and Public Awareness Campaign.

K.E.F.I. Athens – Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends and Doctors Association
2019

K.E.F.I. Athens – Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends and Doctors Association

The award in the category Best Communication and Public Awareness Campaign was presented by Dr. Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Inc., to:

  • K.E.F.I. Athens – Cancer Patients, Volunteers, Friends and Doctors Association
Panhellenic Federation of Associations of People with Diabetes (POSSASDIA) & Association of People with Multiple Sclerosis (SAMSK) 
2017

Panhellenic Federation of Associations of People with Diabetes (POSSASDIA) & Association of People with Multiple Sclerosis (SAMSK) 

The winners of the Patient Initiative Award were the:

  • Panhellenic Federation of Associations of People with Diabetes (POSSASDIA), and
  • Association of People with Multiple Sclerosis (SAMSK)
Panhellenic Association of Kidney Patients, “Floga” Association of Parents of Children with Cancer & “AgaliaZO” Volunteer Anti-Cancer Group
2015

Panhellenic Association of Kidney Patients, “Floga” Association of Parents of Children with Cancer & “AgaliaZO” Volunteer Anti-Cancer Group

The winners of the Patient Initiative Award were the following:

  • Panhellenic Association of Kidney Patients,
  • "Floga" Association of Parents of Children with Cancer, and
  • "AgaliaZO" Volunteer Anti-Cancer Group

Ready to submit?

Entries for the 2027 Prix Galien Greece close on 21/05/2027.