Nominations are now open for the RCN Awards 2026. Take this opportunity to actively recognise and celebrate your nursing colleagues who embody the excellence and commitment that drive our profession forward – nominate someone today.
We want to hear from you about those RCN members who go above and beyond, from a diverse range of roles and backgrounds. This includes reps, committee members, student ambassadors, nursing support workers, activists and internationally educated nursing staff.
The RCN Awards 2026 will have a dedicated awards ceremony for the first time, rather than being held at RCN Congress.
Nominations for the RCN Awards 2026 close on 17 October 2025.
This year, you can nominate RCN members in the following categories:
- RCN Fellowship
- RCN Honorary Fellowship
- RCN Award of Merit
- RCN Steward of the Year
- RCN Health and Safety Representative of the Year
- RCN Learning Representative of the Year
- RCN Student Ambassador of the Year
- RCN Forum Member of the Year
- RCN Forum Committee Member of the Year
Nominating your nursing colleagues for an RCN Award is easy. All the information you need can be found here.
Carmel O’Boyle, Chair of RCN Council, said: “The RCN Awards are a chance for us to celebrate our amazing colleagues who go above and beyond. A chance for us to shine a light on nursing and recognise those who make outstanding contributions to our college, our profession and our patients.
“I urge everyone to share their stories about exceptional nursing staff to make sure they get the recognition they deserve.
“In 110 years of the RCN, let's make this year a true celebration of our members and colleagues. Let’s celebrate nursing.”
The RCN Awards 2026 ceremony will take place on 26 March.
