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The search begins for RCN London's 2026 Rising Stars

1 Sep 2026

Nominations for the 2026 Rising Star Awards, celebrating the talent, dedication and achievements of London's global majority nursing community, are now closed

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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! 

How to nominate

Nominations are now closed. We look forward to announcing the winners later in the year.

Page last updated - 23/09/2026