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¿ìèÊÓÆµ Awards 2026: nominate your exceptional nursing colleagues
Our 2026 awards will have a dedicated event for the first time, rather than being held at ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Congress

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Nominations are now open for the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Awards 2026. Take this opportunity to actively recognise and celebrate your nursing colleagues who embody the excellence and commitment that drive our profession forward – nominate someone today.
We want to hear from you about those ¿ìèÊÓÆµ members who go above and beyond, from a diverse range of roles and backgrounds. This includes reps, committee members, student ambassadors, nursing support workers, activists and internationally educated nursing staff.
The ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Awards 2026 will have a dedicated awards ceremony for the first time, rather than being held at ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Congress.
Nominations for the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Awards 2026 close on 17 October 2025.
This year, you can nominate ¿ìèÊÓÆµ members in the following categories:
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Fellowship
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Honorary Fellowship
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Award of Merit
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Steward of the Year
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Health and Safety Representative of the Year
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Learning Representative of the Year
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Student Ambassador of the Year
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Forum Member of the Year
- ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Forum Committee Member of the Year
Nominating your nursing colleagues for an ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Award is easy. All the information you need can be found here.
Carmel O’Boyle, Chair of ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Council, said: “The ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Awards are a chance for us to celebrate our amazing colleagues who go above and beyond. A chance for us to shine a light on nursing and recognise those who make outstanding contributions to our college, our profession and our patients.
“I urge everyone to share their stories about exceptional nursing staff to make sure they get the recognition they deserve.
“In 110 years of the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ, let's make this year a true celebration of our members and colleagues. Let’s celebrate nursing.”
The ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Awards 2026 ceremony will take place on 26 March.