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The Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2026 shortlist is here

Congratulations to all of our 2026 finalists!

The Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2026 shortlist has officially been announced, recognising the outstanding individuals, teams and organisations making a difference to the nursing and midwifery workforce.

Across 19 categories, this year’s finalists showcase excellence in recruitment, retention, professional development, workplace culture and leadership.

Being shortlisted is a fantastic achievement and an opportunity to celebrate the people and initiatives helping to shape the future of the nursing workforce.

Join us in 2026 as we celebrate our finalists and reveal this year’s winners.

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The Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2026 shortlist is here!

Congratulations to all our finalists, recognised for their outstanding contribution to the nursing and midwifery workforce.

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Great appreciation of teams and individuals

Georgina Tain Lead Clinical educator – theatres University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation NHS Trust

Amazing to be recognised for the hard work that is being done.

Andrea Wilson Community Staff Nurse Newcastle upon Tyne hospitals NHS Foundation trust

It was such a great event and having been chosen to attend was a great honour.

Rosemary Dougan Nursing Associate Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

It was fabulous, overwhelming and excellent awards night!

Cynthia Punzal Staff Nurse/Educator Midyorks

The event was a celebration of nursing excellence. It was great to experience this event, network and share in the successes.

Carla Vidale Community Matron South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

We are absolutely over the moon to win this award tonight. We are so very proud because the project means so much to us.

Best Workplace for Learning & Development, South Tees Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust & South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

This is absolutely testament to the work these guys do. In making sure international nurses settle in well and achieve their career goals.

Best International Recruitment Experience, Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

I've never had an award before of this nature and to see so many marvellous entries and to be the top one is outstanding.

Best Social Responsibility Programme, Hywei Dda University Health Board

This is about the communities of action out there. The internationally educated workforce that built this up. It's not about us it's about the people.

Best Employer for Staff Recognition and Engagement, NHS England North East & Yorkshire and SW Region, NHS England Retention Team

I feel very proud and blessed. One, that I got nominated. two, that I'm here, and three that the judges chose to accept me today. I feel really happy about it.

It's one of the most prestigious awards out there that recognises the nursing workforce. So, it's such a privilege and an honor to win.

Overseas Nurse of the Year. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Paul John Alegado

Key dates

Stage 1 Judging: Online judging	27 July 2026 - 07 August 2026
Shortlist informed/announced	20 August 2026
Stage 2 Judging: Roundtable or Face to face (category dependant)	05 October 2026 - 07 October 2026
Awards evening	24 November 2026