It’s that time of year again. Give your colleagues the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an RCN Wales Nurse of the Year award. Have they led a project that has innovated patient care and services? Do they show excellent leadership and inspire their team to new heights? Then we want to meet them!
The Nurse of the Year award categories reflect the wide range of health care settings and extensive skillsets that Wales has to offer.
Learn more about the award categories online.
Nominations are open until 30 June to both members and non-members, registered nurses, midwives, pre-registration nursing students and health care support workers across all sectors in Wales. Even patients can nominate nursing staff that have made a profound impact on their lives through compassionate, expert care.
Previous finalists have gone on to achieve amazing things – including influencing in political arenas, publishing articles in nursing journals, presenting at conferences, and being interviewed by the Welsh media. All of which provide an opportunity to promote the causes that matter the most.
Helen Whyley, Executive Director, RCN Wales, said:
“Each year I am honoured to meet more of our incredible nursing staff making strides in their areas of practice and putting Wales on the map for nursing excellence.
“The RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards are the highlight in the nursing year where we come together to celebrate the dedication and expertise of our finalists and winners. Definitely an evening not to be missed!”
Tara Rees, RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2023, said:
"I have been fortunate enough to be nominated and gone on to win the RCN Nurse of the Year 2023. Even though my journey has only just begun, I have had an incredible year filled with opportunities.
"This award has given me the platform to shine a light on liver disease, which is normally hidden under the Gastroenterology umbrella. It will certainly be the highlight of my professional career and I am forever grateful. More excitingly, I am looking forward to the future opportunities that will continue to arise from this amazing platform."
You can find the nomination form by clicking into the category for which you want to nominate and complete your submission from the category page. Here you will also find guidance on submitting a nomination guaranteed to impress our panel.
Our members play a key role in championing these awards. Don’t forget to spread the word and encourage nominations in your workplaces by speaking to your colleagues and downloading our resources, available on the awards webpage.
What are you waiting for? We can’t wait to read your nominations!
For more information about the awards or if you have any questions about nominating, please send us an email
