24 November 2026 | Hilton London Metropole
Judges
Our esteemed panel of judges includes leading figures from the health and care profession, alongside past Nursing Times Workforce Award winners who understand what it takes to drive excellence.
They generously dedicate their time and expertise to reviewing hundreds of entries each year, ensuring every submission is assessed fairly and consistently.
Many of our judges return year after year, helping maintain the high standards and credibility of the Nursing Times Workforce Awards, while new members are regularly introduced to bring fresh perspectives and expertise. Our panel reflects a broad range of experience from across the UK, with representation from different regions, organisations and areas of practice. We are extremely grateful for their continued support and commitment.
Discover the 2026 judging panel below:
Judging process
Our esteemed panel of judges includes leading figures from the health and care profession, alongside past Nursing Times Workforce Award winners who understand what it takes to drive excellence.
Each entry will undergo a rigorous and fair judging process. Our judges will carefully review, score, and assess every submission to determine the 2026 shortlist.
Some shortlisted entries will then be discussed in depth during a virtual judging roundtable, where our expert panel will debate and select the final winners.
However, finalists for the following categories only, will be required to attend a face-to-face presentation and interview with our esteemed judging panel to determine the winners. They are:
- Best Employer for Diversity and Inclusion
- Best Place to Work for Nursing Staff
- Best Social Responsibility Programme
- Best Use of Workplace Technology
- Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year
- Manager of the Year (Non-clinical)
- Nurse Manager of the Year
- Preceptee of the Year
- Rising Star Nurse Leader Award
- Workforce Team of the Year
This judging will take place from 5 – 7 October 2026 at our central London office:
emap Publishing Ltd
Harmsworth House,
13 – 15 Bouverie Street,
London,
EC4Y 8DP