Student Nursing Times Awards 2025

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The Student Nursing Times Awards celebrate the best of the next generation of nurses and their educators.

Highlighting excellence in all specialities of student nursing, the awards also provide the opportunity to congratulate the lecturers, practice supervisors, universities, trusts and private organisations providing the best support for student nurses during their studies.

The Student Nursing Times Awards will be celebrated on Friday 2 May 2025 in a glittering live ceremony at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, bringing together the nursing and midwifery community to shine a light on the brightest talent making their way into the profession.

 

Jacqui Cooper, Chief Nursing Information Officer for Health Innovation Manchester said: “With numerous academic institutions and students from Greater Manchester once again being recognised as finalists for these prestigious nursing awards, it reaffirms Manchester’s position as a leading center for nursing education and professional development. The commitment to excellence in education and unwavering support for the nursing community across our system is truly something to celebrate.”

 

Jonathan Massey, Programme Director for Academia at Health Innovation Manchester said: “This continued recognition of Greater Manchester’s academic institutions and students as finalists for these prestigious nursing awards highlights the region’s strength in nursing education, research, and professional development. It underscores our commitment to advancing evidence-based practice, nurturing innovation, and supporting the next generation of nursing leaders through academic training and research excellence. By integrating research into education, we are shaping a future workforce equipped to drive meaningful change in health and care.”

Take a look at those shortlisted from the Greater Manchester area below:

  • Learner of the Year (post-registration) – Hannah Dewhurst
  • Learner of the Year (post-registration) – Heidi West
  • Mary Seacole Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion – Natalie Mulley
  • Mary Seacole Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion – Oluchi Okoroafor
  • Mary Seacole Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion – Lyndon Pillar
  • Most Inspirational Student Nurse of the Year – Natalie Mulley
  • Student Midwife of the Year – Sophie Pearce
  • Student Nurse of the Year: Adult – Natalie Mulley
  • Student Nurse of the Year: Adult – Oluchi Okoroafor
  • Student Nurse of the Year: Mental Health – Cat Podmore
  • Student Nursing Associate of the Year – Phoebe Hall
  • Student Nursing Associate of the Year – Lyndon Pillar
  • Student Nursing Associate of the Year – Marjana Sultana
  • University Educator of the Year – Jonatan Berhane
  • Nurse Education Provider of the Year (post-registration)
  • Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of the Year (post-registration)
  • Student Placement of the Year: Community
  • Teaching Innovation of the Year – Pre-Registration Nursing Associate Programme
  • Student Innovation in Practice – Rebecca Ekins
  • Student Nursing Associate of the Year – Maxine Brennan
  • Learner of the Year (post-registration) – Natalie Griffin
  • Nurse Education Provider of the Year (post-registration)
  • Nursing Apprenticeship Provider of the Year
  • Bridging Gaps in Bereavement Clinical Education: A collaborative Digital Clinical Placement Model
  • Partnership of the year
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