Contract magazine, along with The Center for Health Design and Healthcare Design.10, announces its official call for entries for the 2010 Nightingale Awards. The annual competition, which aims to recognize excellence and innovation in healthcare product design, is open to all exhibitors at the annual Healthcare Design.10 conference, being held this year on Nov. 13-16, at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Product entries are judged by a panel of industry professionals on several criteria: contribution to the quality of healthcare; functionality; quality/durability; aesthetics/style; environmental sustainability; and pricing. Winners will be named at an awards ceremony on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. All winners will receive a certificate and personalized glass award and will be featured by Contract magazine and the Center for Health Design.

Deadline for entries: Sept. 20, 2010

For more information on the awards, and to download this year’s entry form, visit the Contract Awards page.