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21st Annual Nursing Hero Awards

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Celebrating Canada’s Nurses and Their Contributions!

Along with having their story published, Hospital News Nursing Hero Award, and the winners also will take home:
CASH PRIZES:  1st PRIZE $1,500  2nd PRIZE $1000  3rd PRIZE $500

Have you been inspired, encouraged or empowered by an employee or a colleague?
Have you or your loved one been touched by the care and compassion of an outstanding nurse?
Do you know a nurse who has gone above and beyond the call of duty?
Hospital News will once again salute nursing heroes through our annual National Nursing Week (May 11th to 17th) contest.
Nominations can be submitted by patients or patients family members, colleagues or managers.

Please submit by April 6, 2026 and make sure that your entry contains the following information:
• Full name of the nurse
• Facility where he/she worked at a time
• Your contact information
• Your nursing hero story

Please email submissions to editor@hospitalnews.com or mail to:
Volt Media/Hospital News, 200 North Service Road West, Suite 517, Oakville, ON, L6M 2Y1

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