This year, we’ll be hosting a special ceremony in December to celebrate our award winners. But first, we need your help to find them!
Do you work with a Rising Star?
A Rising Star is someone bursting with potential — a colleague whose nursing expertise and talent are on the rise and should be recognised.
They might be:
- A nursing support worker showing outstanding leadership potential
- A nurse, midwife, or health visitor who role models exceptional practice, has helped develop new services, or advocates for patients and colleagues
- A nursing or midwifery student whose enthusiasm and commitment shine through
- A nurse or midwife in higher education who is inspiring the next generation of nursing talent
These are just a few examples — we want to hear about anyone you believe is truly exceptional!
Who can be nominated?
Nominees must:
- Be from the global majority (Black, Asian, or minoritised ethnic background)
- Be a nurse, midwife, nursing support worker, nursing or midwifery student, or nurse in higher education
- Be an RCN member
- Work or study in London
- Work in the NHS or other sectors (e.g. general practice, nursing agencies, independent or higher education sectors)
- Be in a Band 2–7 role (or equivalent)
- Not have previously received a Rising Star award
- Not be a member of the RCN London Board
How to nominate
You can nominate your Rising Star using our online form. The deadline for nominations is 11:59pm on Sunday 28 September.
