Last year's winners were recognised for a range of achievements from pioneering dementia care projects to boosting blood donations in hard-to-reach communities and revolutionising staff training to improve patient outcomes.
Do you work with a Rising Star?
A Rising Star is someone whose talent, dedication and potential shine brightly – who is making a difference and whose achievements deserve to be celebrated.
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!
Nominate a Rising Star
Who can be nominated?
Nominees must:
- Be an RCN member
- Be from the global majority (from a Black, Asian, or minoritised ethnic background)
- Be a nurse, midwife, nursing support worker, nursing or midwifery student, or nurse or midwife in higher education
- 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 in the NHS, or equivalent in another sector
- Not have previously received a Rising Star award
- Not be a member of the RCN London Board
How to nominate
Nominations are open until 23:59pm on 22 September. Please complete the nomination form using button below.
Start a nomination
