BCNU Leadership Awards

WHO INSPIRES YOU? The Leadership Awards are now open – nominate a member today!

The Excellence in Leadership and Advocacy Award honours a member who exemplifies BCNU’s values of collectivity, democracy, equality, excellence, integrity, social justice and solidarity. They have actively participated in and demonstrated advocacy and leadership in BCNU initiatives and made a difference to the health and well-being of their community and profession through leadership, activism or social justice efforts.

The NU Leader Award honours a student member or member who meets the same eligibility criteria required for the Excellence in Leadership and Advocacy Award but who has under five years of nursing experience.

Award recipients receive $1,000 and a beautiful, customized crystal piece featuring original Indigenous artwork.

Eligibility

Members nominated for either award must:

• Be a current and active BCNU member in good standing.
• Be a BCNU student member in good standing (for the NU Leader Award).

How to nominate a member

Nominators can log in to the BCNU Member Portal to access the nomination forms. Note: the forms allow two to five files to be uploaded to support the submission. Supporting materials the nominator can provide may include:

• Letters of recommendation
• Certifications or special designations
• CV of nominee

Supporting material can be obtained from fellow BCNU members, nursing students, instructors, colleagues, community partners or the member being nominated.

Please note: Nominees will be assessed based on prior calendar year activities (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025). Awards cannot be given posthumously unless death occurs following recipient selection.

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Get ready to nominate and celebrate! Nominations close on March 1, 2026.