It was awarded Best Project of Social Benefit from the Free Software Foundation at LibrePlanet 2012, at University of Massachusetts Boston.

It provides the space for developers, implementers and community members to meet in person during three days.

It includes sessions about social medicine, technical discussions, implementation cases and workshops.

GNU Health Social Medicine awards ceremony is part of GNUHealthCon.

The awards recognize the role of individuals and organizations committed to improve the lives of the underprivileged.