RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards
RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025
The RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards were established in 1997. The awards will take place on 5 June 2025 at the Culloden Hotel, Holywood.
Over the past 29 years, these awards have recognised innovation and excellence in nursing practice and outstanding contributions to patient care. They are open to registered nurses, midwives, health visitors, health care support workers and nursing 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 this award is Friday 2 May 2025.

Defence Reservist Nurse of the Year Award
The Defence Reservist Nurse of the Year Award is open to registered nurses serving as a reservist in the Defence Medical Services in Northern Ireland.
Nurse of the Year Sponsors
Balmoral Healthcare
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Clinical Education Centre
Department of Health
Digital Health and Care Northern Ireland
GP Federations Northern Ireland
GP Federations Northern Ireland
Macmillan Cancer Support
NIPEC
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Northern Ireland Ambulance
Open University
Patient Client Council
Public Health Agency
Queen鈥檚 University Belfast
Silverdale Award
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Ulster University
Western Health and Social Care Trust
Page last updated - 11/04/2025