FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nominations Now Open for the 2nd Annual Nurses Magazine Awards & Symposium: An International Celebration of Excellence in Nursing
Healthcare Leaders, Organizations, Educators, and Nurses Worldwide Invited to Nominate Outstanding Nursing Professionals Before July 30, 2026
ORLANDO, FL — June 2026 — The Nurses Magazine (TNM) is proud to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2nd Annual Nurses Magazine Awards & Symposium, an international celebration recognizing excellence, leadership, innovation, advocacy, and service in the nursing profession.
The prestigious event will take place October 22–24, 2026, at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida, bringing together nurses, healthcare executives, educators, students, policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and healthcare organizations from across the United States and around the world.
The Nurses Magazine Awards & Symposium was established to honor nurses’ remarkable daily contributions and to serve as a platform for professional growth, leadership, networking, and collaboration. It celebrates individuals and organizations that are revolutionizing healthcare, furthering the nursing profession, and enhancing patient outcomes through innovation and excellence.
Why This Matters
As healthcare systems face persistent workforce shortages, growing patient complexity, and heightened demands for equitable care, nurses remain at the forefront of healthcare transformation. They leverage technological innovations to improve patient outcomes, enhance the delivery of care, and help shape the future of healthcare.
The Nurses Magazine Awards & Symposium aims to highlight, both nationally and internationally, the professionals whose leadership, dedication, and innovation are shaping the future of healthcare.
This year’s event is anticipated to draw hundreds of attendees from hospitals, health systems, nursing schools, professional organizations, government agencies, healthcare companies, and community groups.
“Nurses are among the most trusted professionals in the world, yet their contributions often go unrecognized beyond their organizations and communities,” said Dr. Donel J. Richemond, Founder and President of The Nurses Magazine. “The Nurses Magazine Awards & Symposium was established to celebrate those individuals whose work is creating lasting impact in healthcare. We are excited to bring together nursing professionals from across the globe to recognize excellence, share ideas, inspire future leaders, and elevate the voice of nursing.”
More Than an Awards Program
The Nurses Magazine Awards & Symposium aims to go beyond a typical conference. It celebrates the nursing profession by honoring nurses’ achievements in clinical work, leadership, creativity, and personal growth.
A highly anticipated part of the event is Nurses Got Talent™, a unique showcase highlighting nurses’ remarkable talents outside healthcare. Participants will have the chance to share their skills in music, singing, dance, spoken word, comedy, and other artistic forms, illustrating the creativity and diversity within the nursing profession.
The symposium will include the Nurses Brunch & Fashion Show™, an elegant event that combines networking and recognition while celebrating professionalism, confidence, leadership, and personal style. It will bring together nursing professionals, healthcare executives, educators, and industry leaders for a memorable celebration that showcases the diverse roles of modern nurse leaders.
Together, these signature events reflect The Nurses Magazine’s commitment to celebrating the whole nurse, not only for what they do in healthcare but also for who they are as leaders, innovators, advocates, creators, and changemakers.
Award Categories
The 2026 awards program will recognize excellence across multiple areas of nursing and healthcare leadership, including:
- Nurse Executive of the Year
- Chief Nursing Officer of the Year
- Nurse Educator of the Year
- Rising Star in Nursing
- Excellence in Community Service
- Nursing Advocacy Award
- Preceptor of the Year
- Nursing School of the Year
- Student Nurse Excellence Award
- CNA Excellence Award
- The Nurses Magazine 40 Under 40 Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Trailblazer Award
- International Nursing Leadership Award
Additional honors and specialty recognition awards will be announced throughout the nomination period.
Who Can Nominate?
Nominations are open to healthcare organizations, hospitals, universities, nursing schools, professional associations, healthcare leaders, colleagues, patients, community members, and self-nominations.
Eligible nominees may come from any nursing specialty, practice setting, healthcare organization, academic institution, military service, government agency, or community-based healthcare program.
Important Dates
- Nominations Open: Now
- Nomination Deadline: July 30, 2026
- Finalists Announcement: Summer 2026
- Awards & Symposium: October 22–24, 2026
- Location: Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, Florida
Event Highlights
Attendees can expect:
- International Nursing Awards Gala
- National and International Keynote Speakers
- Leadership Development Sessions
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Nurses Got Talent™ Showcase
- Nurses Brunch & Fashion Show™
- Professional Networking Opportunities
- Industry Exhibits and Sponsor Showcase
- Recognition of Outstanding Nurses and Healthcare Leaders
- Celebration of Innovation and Excellence in Nursing
Registration, Nominations, Sponsorships & Exhibitor Information
Individuals and organizations interested in submitting nominations, becoming sponsors, exhibiting, advertising, or attending the symposium may visit:
To purchase tickets, visit:
For sponsorship and partnership inquiries:
Email: info@thenursesmagazine.com
Sponsorship packages, exhibitor opportunities, advertising options, and strategic partnership opportunities are now available.
About The Nurses Magazine
The Nurses Magazine is a national nursing publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and empowering healthcare professionals through leadership, education, innovation, advocacy, and professional excellence. Through its publications, awards programs, conferences, and strategic initiatives, The Nurses Magazine serves as a platform to recognize nursing achievements, amplify influential voices, promote best practices, and advance the future of healthcare.
The organization’s mission is to showcase the individuals, organizations, and initiatives shaping the future of nursing while inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. Its vision is to become the leading platform that celebrates nursing excellence, elevates influential voices, and drives positive change across the healthcare industry.
Media Contact
Dr. Donel J. Richemond, DBA, MSN, MBA, RN
Founder & President
The Nurses Magazine
407-205-7191
Email: info@thenursesmagazine.com
Website: www.thenursesmagazine.com
Recognizing Excellence. Elevating Nursing. Inspiring the Future.
