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Leadership Award

Sponsored by Roberta Brownlee and Silverdale Home

Candidates must demonstrate that, through good leadership of nursing staff, they have improved services for patients or clients.

How to apply

Fill out the application form below and complete a summary (up to 500 words) to demonstrate the following criteria:

  • That they have excelled in a strategic leadership role and are recognised by colleagues and senior management for this
  • Demonstrates that they are an ambassador who can work across all disciplines and influence in a strategic manner, respecting others
  • They are a strategic nurse leader who can be visionary and demonstrates innovation and creativity
  • They are a reflective practitioner who continuously learns from evidence, patients and service users feedback
  • That they demonstrate leadership through developing skilled and competent staff
  • The ability to listen and to adapt in response to each situation
  • They are an advocate for nurses and nursing.

    Please read the nomination form guidance note before beginning your submission.

    Please note you will not be able to save the form, it must be completed in one go.

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Please note you will not be able to save the form, it must be completed in one go. Therefore please make sure you have the place of work and contact details for both the nominee and the verifier. Please do not use colons, ampersands or arrows when completing the form, as it will not submit correctly.

When your nomination has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email – if you do not receive this, it means we have not received your nomination. In this case please contact the Nurse of the Year team on 028 9038 4600 or ninurseawards@rcn.org.uk to resolve.

Section 1 - Before completing your nomination

Section 2 - Nominee details

Section 3 - Your details (nominator)

Section 4 - Verifier details - It is important that a third party verifies your nomination. Please ask a colleague of the person you are nominating, or a suitable person, to verify that your entry is genuine and sincere.

Section 5 - Reason for nomination

Section 6 - How did you hear about the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year awards?

Page last updated - 20/01/2025