Objective
These awards were created to recognize and highlight initiatives, achievements, and best practices that support the rights and interests of people with liver disease and/or who have undergone a liver transplant, as well as their families and people with organic disabilities.
Furthermore, these awards aim to highlight the commitment of the nonprofit sector, the work of volunteers, the efforts of healthcare professionals, and the promotion of research and social activism in this field.
Geographic Scope
This call for proposals is open nationwide and is intended for projects with an impact at the national, provincial, or municipal level.
Applications
— Submission of Nominations. Nominations must be submitted by the nominees themselves (individuals or legal entities, as applicable to the category) in PDF format, including the information required in each appendix corresponding to the award category for which they are applying, and sent to the following email address: premiosevapbech@fehigado.org. Legal entities with their registered office in Spain, as well as individuals who are at least 18 years of age, are eligible to participate. Nominations that do not comply with this submission format will not be considered. Each nomination must include a descriptive report and may
be accompanied by graphic or audiovisual materials to support the merits of the nomination.
— Submission period. The submission period will run from May 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Peninsular Time) and will end on September 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Peninsular Time). Proposals submitted after this date will not be accepted.
— Number of nominations. Candidates who meet all the requirements set forth in these rules may submit a maximum of one nomination per category.
— Jury. It will be composed of a diverse group of members from the FEH Executive Committee and external experts from various fields. The jury will evaluate criteria such as relevance, social impact, innovation, and the transferability of the practices (their ability to be replicated in other contexts).
— Specific restrictions by category. In Categories 1 and 5, only organizations that are members of the FEH as of the application deadline may participate.
Categories
1. Best project already implemented by a member association
This category recognizes both projects involving direct patient care and initiatives focused on innovation in internal management, modernization, and efficiency that have contributed to strengthening the association and were implemented during the immediately preceding year.
2. Resident healthcare professional
Intended for professionals currently undergoing Specialized Health Training (FSE). Healthcare professionals who are currently pursuing an FSE specialty in any of the categories recognized by the Ministry of Health (MIR, EIR, FIR, PIR, BIR, QIR, and RFIR) are eligible to apply for this category.
Professionals in training who have developed or are currently developing initiatives or projects aimed at addressing any of the interests of the community served by our Federation—with a focus on people with lived experiences of liver disease, their families, and their communities—are eligible to apply.
3. Research group in a field related to the organization’s mission
It recognizes teams that promote scientific knowledge about liver diseases, as well as related issues such as the social, occupational, psychological, or other impacts of these diseases.
Any research group currently conducting a study in the aforementioned fields and affiliated with a research center or public university in Spain may apply for this category.
4. Healthcare professionals in relevant fields
This award recognizes specialists who have distinguished themselves through their work in healthcare and comprehensive, person-centered care. Special emphasis will be placed on these professionals’ ability to integrate the clinical needs with the psychosocial aspects of patients with liver disease and their families.
Active professionals (in medicine, nursing, psychology, health social work, etc.) who work in public or private healthcare facilities throughout Spain are eligible for this award. Consideration will be given to the impact of their work on improving patients’ quality of life, their collaboration with community organizations, and their track record in humanizing patient care.
Applications may be submitted by the candidate themselves or on behalf of a third party. In the latter case, contact information for the third party must be provided.
5. Promotion of Volunteerism
This award recognizes innovative programs or projects aimed at recruiting, training, managing, and retaining volunteers within the nonprofit sector. This category highlights social commitment and solidarity as fundamental pillars for the sustainability of organizations that work with liver patients.
The cash prize will be awarded to the winning organization that develops and leads the volunteer program. The initiatives submitted must demonstrate how volunteer work has added value to patient care or raised public awareness about liver health. A report detailing the volunteer program’s activities must be submitted.
6. Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award
It will recognize an individual who has distinguished themselves through their exceptional, ongoing, and selfless commitment to the liver patient community in Spain, as well as through their contribution to supporting, advocating for, and improving the quality of life of those affected.
This special award represents the Federation’s highest recognition of a life and career marked by dedication to the community. As this is an honorary distinction, any member association of the Federation may nominate a candidate.
COMPLETE RULES FOR THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS