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RCN awards

RCN Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 RCN Awards.

The RCN Awards celebrate the extraordinary dedication, skill and passion that our members bring to the nursing profession and our College.

As a member, this is your chance to nominate outstanding individuals who embody the excellence and commitment that drive this profession forward. Explore the award categories below and submit your nomination by 13 January 2025.

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Award categories

We have a wide range of awards honouring the diversity of skills within our profession. Find out more about each award and how you can submit a nomination.

RCN Fellowship

Recognising those who have made an impact on nursing.

RCN Award of Merit

Acknowledging outstanding voluntary service to the RCN.

RCN Representatives of the Year

Rewarding accredited RCN reps who have gone the extra mile.

RCN Student Ambassador of the Year

Celebrating the commitment of RCN Student Ambassadors.

RCN Forum Achievement Awards

Celebrating members' outstanding contributions to the RCN's professional forums

Meet last year's winners

Last year's awards were presented at the opening ceremony of RCN Congress in Newport, south Wales. Find out more about the winners and their extraordinary achievements.

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Rolls of Honour

Our Rolls of Honour list past winners of RCN Awards and celebrate the long history of outstanding achievements by our members.