The deserving
winners of the 2011 Nursing Times Awards were announced last night at London's Hilton Hotel.
Over 800 nursing professionals gathered to hear which new initiatives have inspired the nursing community throughout the past year. With the largest number of entries (up 44% on 2010) and, the most attended awards in the history of the Nursing Times Awards, the night was moving, inspirational and showcased the amazing work that nurses carry out on a daily basis.
All entrants deserve to be recognised for their contribution to the nursing profession. Our judges worked hard first to narrow each category down to an exceptional shortlist and then to select the very deserving winners. They commented on how impressed they were with all the hard work and innovation displayed by all of this year's entrants.
Jenni Middleton, editor of Nursing Times said:
"I am immensely proud of all the finalists in the Nursing Times Awards, who have proved that they are creative, caring, compassionate and clever in the projects submitted for these awards. They have resolved to put patients first, and fought hard to achieve that against sometimes difficult economic circumstances. There are a range of projects that have been innovative in their approach and have drastically improved patient outcomes, safety and experience. Everyone at Nursing Times heartily congratulates the winners. Well done to them all."
We were honoured to have a heartfelt and moving speech from Anne Milton MP, who later Tweeted "The Amazing Nursing Times Awards! Couldn't stay for dinner but gave a quick speech and felt proud to be a nurse - wonderful audience!"
For the first time at the awards, there was a live Twitter stream. Click here to read the Tweets.
- If you attended the awards last night, then we would love to hear your thoughts. Please take our short survey here.
- If you would like to be kept informed about Nursing Times Awards 2012. Please email rosie.brewster@emap.com.
Congratulations to all the winners, and we look forward to hearing about your inspiring work next year.
Best wishes,
The Nursing Times Awards Team
PS. Coming soon.... Patient Safety and Care Integration Awards - email jemma.hughes@emap.com to be kept updated.
