AXREM, the trade association representing the suppliers of diagnostic medical imaging, radiotherapy, healthcare IT and care equipment in the UK, has been announced as a finalist in five award categories at the Association Excellence Awards 2025.

AXREM is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in five categories at the 2025 Association Excellence Awards, a testament to the organisation’s commitment to championing innovation, inclusivity, policy, best practice and sector leadership in UK healthcare and MedTech for Imaging, Radiotherapy, AI, Patient Monitoring, Digital Pathology and Imaging IT.

Finalist categories are:

  • Best Blog, Podcast or Video – AXREM Insights, spotlighting industry voices and shaping MedTech conversation.
  • Best Celebratory Event – Imaging IT Manifesto, marking a transformative moment for digital imaging advocacy with our event earlier this year at Bletchley Park.
  • Best Membership Engagement – AXREM Future Leaders Council, empowering the next generation of diagnostic and radiotherapy professionals.
  • Best Membership Support – International Women’s Day Event & AXREM Women’s Network, celebrating diversity and amplifying the voices of women in MedTech and our wider community with our key stakeholders.
  • UK Association of the Year – #TeamAXREM, recognised for exceptional impact, collaboration and progress in being the voice for the imaging and oncology industries and delivering exceptional services, which are all delivered by a small by highly performing team.

Sally Edgington, Chief Executive Officer of AXREM, said upon hearing the announcement: “We may be a small organisation, but our impact is anything but. To stand shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the UK’s largest associations is a tremendous honour. These nominations reflect the ingenuity, dedication and collaborative spirit of a tight-knit team that continually punches above its weight.

“This recognition across multiple categories reflects the tireless work of our members, networks, external stakeholders and AXREM team, and reinforces our mission to drive meaningful change within imaging and oncology. We are proud to be part of a sector that values collaboration, celebrates diversity, and continuously pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.”

Finalist categories

Huw Shurmer, AXREM Chairman, said: “As Chairman of AXREM, I’m immensely proud of the collective passion, creativity and leadership that’s reflected in these nominations. Being recognised in such diverse categories not only highlights the dedication of our members, but also the depth of engagement we foster across the sector. This is a clear recognition of AXREM’s growing profile, industry relevance, and the vital role we play in shaping the future of healthcare technology. This achievement is a testament to the tireless dedication of Sally Edgington our CEO and her entire team, whose passion and hard work continue to drive our success and visibility across the sector.

AXREM empowers future leaders, advocatess digital innovation and champions inclusivity, and a lot more! This is #TeamAXREM in action.”

Winners will be announced at the Association Excellence Awards ceremony in November at a ceremony held In Westminster, London, where leading organisations across the UK will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to trade associations and membership organisations.

For more information on AXREM’s initiatives and community impact, visit www.axrem.org.uk.