Efor and TIME France unveil the first edition of the TIME France Health awards

We are proud to unveil the results of the first edition of the TIME France Health awards, created by TIME France in partnership with Efor to honour the 20 women and men shaping the future of health in France.

A new benchmark for the French health ecosystem

A few months ago, Efor partnered with TIME France to create the TIME France Health awards, an initiative designed to spotlight those who contribute to lasting change across the health sector. The awards recognise outstanding journeys in research, clinical care, innovation, industry and entrepreneurship.

The selection was no small task. The number and quality of the applications made the choice particularly demanding, and reflect the depth of the French health ecosystem. The shortlisted profiles were reviewed by a jury bringing together recognised figures from the health world, alongside TIME France and Efor.

The 20 laureates of the 2026 edition

Our warmest congratulations to the 20 laureates who make up this first edition of the TIME France Health awards:

Jeremy Bercoff · Charlotte Berthaut · Jean-Emmanuel Bibault · Patricia Blanc · Jean-Yves Blay · Jérémy Boué · Bertrand Duplat · Céline Greco · Philippe Hénon · Bana Jabri · Aurélie Jean · Claire Mounier-Vehier · Bertin Nahum · Nathan Peiffer-Smadja · Clotilde Petit · Léonie Schroder · Laurence Tiennot-Herment · Jocelyne Troccaz · Thibaut Victor-Michel · Julien Welmant.

Their detailed portraits and biographies can be found in the June issue of TIME France.

Why Efor co-created these awards

Through our work across nearly 20 countries, we see every day that France is recognised as one of the world’s leading forces in health. The personalities honoured this year are a remarkable illustration of this. Through their journeys, their commitments and their achievements, they contribute to the influence of French excellence in research, care, innovation, industry and entrepreneurship.

In co-creating the TIME France Health awards, our aim was not to put ourselves forward, but to give this excellence the recognition it deserves and to help bring those who move the sector forward into the spotlight. It reflects where Efor stands: at the heart of the health ecosystem, alongside those who transform it.

Looking ahead

This first edition is only the beginning. In the coming weeks, we will look back on the laureates and the journeys that earned them their place in this ranking. Follow us on LinkedIn to discover more. (link)

Finally, we extend our sincere thanks to the members of the jury, Catherine Martre, Marie Castets, Baptiste Chaboud and Dominique Busso, for their commitment and their contribution to this selection.

🔗 Discover the full ranking in TIME France