
Nominations are now open for the 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø Awards 2026 will have a dedicated awards ceremony for the first time, rather than being held at 51ºÚÁÏÍø Congress.
Nominations for the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Awards 2026 close on 17 October 2025.
This year, you can nominate 51ºÚÁÏÍø members in the following categories:
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Fellowship
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Honorary Fellowship
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Award of Merit
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Steward of the Year
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Health and Safety Representative of the Year
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Learning Representative of the Year
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Student Ambassador of the Year
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Forum Member of the Year
- 51ºÚÁÏÍø Forum Committee Member of the Year
Nominating your nursing colleagues for an 51ºÚÁÏÍø Award is easy. All the information you need can be found here.
Carmel O’Boyle, Chair of 51ºÚÁÏÍø Council, said: “The 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø, let's make this year a true celebration of our members and colleagues. Let’s celebrate nursing.”
The 51ºÚÁÏÍø Awards 2026 ceremony will take place on 26 March.