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51 Awards 2026: nominate your exceptional nursing colleagues

Our 2026 awards will have a dedicated event for the first time, rather than being held at 51 Congress

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Nominations are now open for the 51 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 51 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 51 Awards 2026 will have a dedicated awards ceremony for the first time, rather than being held at 51 Congress.

Nominations for the 51 Awards 2026 close on 17 October 2025.

This year, you can nominate 51 members in the following categories:

  • 51 Fellowship
  • 51 Honorary Fellowship
  • 51 Award of Merit
  • 51 Steward of the Year
  • 51 Health and Safety Representative of the Year
  • 51 Learning Representative of the Year
  • 51 Student Ambassador of the Year
  • 51 Forum Member of the Year
  • 51 Forum Committee Member of the Year

Nominating your nursing colleagues for an 51 Award is easy. All the information you need can be found here.

Carmel O’Boyle, Chair of 51 Council, said: “The 51 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 51, let's make this year a true celebration of our members and colleagues. Let’s celebrate nursing.”

The 51 Awards 2026 ceremony will take place on 26 March.