Award Ceremony: Nigerian Nurses Recognition Awards 2025
To celebrate the achievements, dedication, innovation, and service of Nigerian nurses in the UK and beyond, recognising individuals and organisations that exemplify
leadership, compassion, and impact within the nursing profession
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honouring a Nigerian nurse with decades of service and influence on the profession
Nurse of the Year
For an outstanding registered nurse demonstrating excellence in clinical care
Rising Star Award
A nurse (under 5 years qualified) making remarkable early-career impact
Leadership in Nursing Award
For exceptional strategic or operational leadership within the NHS or private sector
Community Health Impact Award
For outstanding contribution to community health outreach or education
Mental Health Nurse Excellence Award
Celebrating innovation, empathy, and service in mental health nursing
Academic/Research Excellence Award
For a nurse making significant contributions through teaching, research or publications
Outstanding Educator or Mentor
For a nurse who has shown commitment to mentoring, training or developing others
Student Nurse of the Year
For an exceptional Nigerian student nurse showing leadership and resilience
Midwife of the Year
Nomination Process
Opens
4th September 2025
Closes
24th October 2025
Judging Panel
Senior nurse leaders, educators, and diaspora community representatives
Submission
Online nomination with CV/summary and supporting evidence/testimonials
Shortlist Announced
Early October 2025