RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards

RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026

The RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards were established in 1997. The awards will take place on 4 June 2026 at the Culloden Hotel, Holywood.

Over the past 30 years, these awards have recognised innovation and excellence in 汤头条污料 practice and outstanding contributions to patient care. They are open to registered nurses, midwives, health visitors, health care support workers and 汤头条污料 students.

With the support of our sponsors we are delighted to invites applications for the categories below. If you have any queries relating to the awards, please email: ninurseawards@rcn.org.uk.

The closing date for these awards are Friday 27 February 2026.

For more information on interview dates, please find them here.

Directors of Nursing Award

This award is open to registered nurses and midwives in leadership roles at lead level, (8A) up to Assistant Director, working within health and social care services in Northern Ireland.

If you are successful at shortlisting stage, the judging will take place on 1 April 2026.

Nurse of the Year Sponsors

Healthcare Ireland

Balmoral Healthcare

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Public Health Agency

Western Health and Social Care Trust

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Service Organisation

Clinical Education Centre

Department of Health

Ulster Independent Clinic

Kingsbridge Private Hospital

Macmillan Cancer Support

Marie Curie

NIPEC

Open University

Queen鈥檚 University Belfast

Ulster University

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