Today, 29 nurses and midwives from NSW Health services across the state were named finalists in the 11th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

Finalists in this year’s nine award categories, including Nurse of the Year and Midwife of the Year, showcase the breadth of skill and diversity among nurses and midwives providing care for the people of NSW.

NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce extended her heartfelt congratulations to this year’s finalists who showcase the exceptional talent, skill, and compassion cultivated within NSW Health’s nursing and midwifery workforce.

“Each year, I am in awe of the professional achievements of our nurses and midwives – and the high calibre of finalists named this year is no exception,” Ms Pearce said.

“I congratulate the finalists, but I also want to acknowledge the vital contribution all our nurses and midwives make each day to the lives of patients and their families.”

NSW Health Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Jacqui Cross, said the Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards are an important occasion to recognise and celebrate commitment, compassion, innovation and exceptional care for the people of NSW.

“For the first time since 2019, the Awards will make a comeback as a live event, and I cannot wait to mark the incredible achievements of our nurses and midwives and celebrate with them in person,” Ms Cross said.

Finalists and winners will be celebrated at the Awards ceremony, which will be held at Parliament House on 16 November 2023 from 4pm.

For more information visit 2023 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.