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Congratulations to all the finalists shortlisted for the Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2026.

This year’s shortlist recognises the individuals, teams and organisations delivering exceptional work across nursing and midwifery workforce leadership, recruitment, retention, development and workplace culture.

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared their achievements with our judging panel. Being shortlisted is a significant accomplishment and reflects the dedication, innovation and impact demonstrated across the profession.

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2026 Shortlist

Discover the finalists of this year’s Nursing Times Workforce Awards.

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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 2 Judging: Roundtable or Face to face (category dependant)	05 October 2026 - 07 October 2026
Awards evening	24 November 2026