
Give your entry the best chance of success
A strong entry is clear, evidence-based and tailored to the judging criteria. Follow these top tips before you submit.
Don't miss the deadline
Submit your entry by Friday 11 December 2026 to ensure it's considered.
Start early
Give yourself plenty of time to write, review and refine your submission before the deadline.
Read the judging criteria
Tailor your answers to the category criteria and support your claims with clear examples.
Write clearly
Use plain English, avoid jargon and keep your answers concise and easy to follow.
Involve the right people
If you're entering on behalf of a team or organisation, work together to showcase everyone's contribution.
Provide evidence
Support your entry with relevant data, feedback, case studies or other evidence to demonstrate impact.
Consider multiple categories
Your project or achievement may be eligible for more than one award, so review all 25 categories before submitting.
Proofread before submitting
Check for spelling, grammar and accuracy, and ask someone else to review your entry if possible.
Save as you go
You can save your entry at any time and return to complete it before the deadline.
Countdown to Entry Deadline
FAQs
Yes. Your entry is automatically saved, so you can return to it at any time before the deadline.
Yes. You can submit entries into multiple categories if you meet the relevant criteria.
Yes. We encourage you to include evidence such as reports, audits, feedback, evaluations and other supporting materials.
Yes. Many categories accept nominations from colleagues, managers or organisations. Please check the category criteria before entering.
If you have any questions about the awards or the entry process, please contact the Student Nursing Times Awards team.
Email: Benny.Onze-Ndinga@emap.com
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3953 2640
Ready to enter?
Don't wait until the last minute—start your entry today and showcase the people, projects and organisations making a difference to the future of nursing.