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CNO Rising Star Award

Sponsored by Department of Health

Please note, the interview date for this award is 31 March 2026.

This award aims to recognise a registered nurse who has been qualified for less than two years but who, in that short time, has stood out as having improved the quality of their own practice and the area they work in. Nominations are invited from fellow health care professionals. Candidates will have demonstrated the capacity to develop essential nursing skills quickly, innovation and the ability to engage with those around them.

Who can be nominated?

Nominees for the CNO Rising Star Award must currently be working in Northern Ireland and have qualified as a registered nurse in the past two years. Please check that the person you wish to nominate is content for you to nominate them. Nominations must be made by someone who is familiar with the work of the nominee.

How to apply?

Fill out the application form and complete a summary (up to 500 words) showing evidence of how the candidate:

  • Is a role model for the nursing profession, providing inspiration and a great example to others
  • has improved patient care or services, giving clear examples
  • recognises and addresses the needs of patients and colleagues.


Please read the nomination form guidance note before beginning your submission.

Please note you will not be able to save the form, it must be completed in one go.

 


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Please note you will not be able to save the form, it must be completed in one go. Therefore please make sure you have the place of work and contact details for both the nominee and the verifier. Please do not use colons, ampersands or arrows when completing the form, as it will not submit correctly.

When your nomination has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email – if you do not receive this, it means we have not received your nomination. In this case please contact the Nurse of the Year team on 028 9038 4600 or ninurseawards@rcn.org.uk to resolve.

Section 1 - Before completing your nomination


Interview dates are available here.

Section 2 - Nominee details

Section 3 - Your details (nominator)

Section 4 - Verifier details - It is important that a third party verifies your nomination. Please ask a colleague of the person you are nominating, or a suitable person, to verify that your entry is genuine and sincere.

Section 5 - Reason for nomination

Section 6 - How did you hear about the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year awards?

Page last updated - 29/01/2026

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