
RCN Awards 2025: Winners and commendees
Congratulations to all the winners and commendees of the RCN Awards 2025.
Awards were presented in a number of categories:
Fellowship
Honorary Fellowship
Award of Merit
Representative of the Year
Student Ambassador of the Year
Forum Member of the Year
Forum Committee Member of the Year
Click on the images below to find out more about each awardee.
Fellowship
Presented to outstanding leaders that share our commitment to advancing the art and science of nursing.
Honorary Fellowship
Presented to outstanding leaders who are not members of the Royal College of Nursing but have demonstrated significant evidence of an extraordinary contribution to the profession of nursing.
Award of Merit
The highest honour bestowed for voluntary service to the Royal College of Nursing.
Representative of the Year
Recognising accredited representatives (stewards, learning reps, and health and safety reps) who have made a difference in their workplace and shown outstanding commitment to the RCN and its members.
Steward of the Year
Health and Safety Representative of the Year
Learning Representative of the Year
Student Ambassador of the Year
Recognising RCN Student Ambassadors who have made a difference at their university and shown outstanding commitment to the RCN and its members, especially student members.
Forum Member of the Year
Recognising forum members who have supported forum projects and activities and whose impact has inspired and motivated colleagues to engage positively with the RCN through forum activities.
Forum Committee Member of the Year
Recognising forum committee members particularly recognises those who have provided leadership and injected energy into the forum itself and who have displayed exceptional skills and commitment to the committee member role.