Recognising excellence in nursing and midwifery practice

The attendee experience

In 2026, we brought together industry leaders to address the most pressing challenges in the urban environment, including innovations in subsurface mapping, the growing role of digital twins in infrastructure planning, and the adaptive reuse of heritage basements to unlock new value in constrained city spaces.

Our top reasons to attend next time

For Individuals

Attending the awards is more than a celebration, it’s a career milestone:

Raise your profile as one to watch in the nursing and midwifery profession

Celebrate your success and gain well-deserved recognition among peers, mentors and sector leaders

Be inspired by the stories, achievements and innovations driving nursing education forward

Enjoy a spectacular afternoon of celebration, entertainment and pride in the profession

For Organisations

The awards provide a unique opportunity to champion your team and show your commitment to nurturing talent:

Recognise and reward your staff, celebrating their contributions in a high-profile setting is a powerful motivator and retention tool

Position your organisation among the best in the sector, gaining visibility with education providers and peers

Support your students and supervisors and demonstrate your dedication to the future of nursing

Network with over 800 attendees, including senior educators, trusts, universities and future nurse leaders

It’s my first time here and it’s been amazing. It’s way more than what I was expecting – theres so many wonderful people, its so well organised and I get to walk away with a trophy.

Melissa Moyo, 2026 winner

It’s amazing to be amongst our peers and to be able to bring some of our students to these awards too - to inspire the next generation is amazing and such a validation.

Birmingham Newman University, 2026 winners

This will just continue to grow the confidence of our student nurses and were hoping we can expand our programme – it’s a massive achievement.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, 2026 winners

It’s a lovely way to celebrate an amazing profession. It’s good for morale and it’s a great opportunity so its really worth entering!

Tonicha Patterson, 2026 winner