National Nursing Week 2025: Peer Recognition, Awards & Bursaries

Shared on behalf of Andrea Raynak, Director, Nursing Practice & Learning

As you are aware, each year the hospital recognizes the exceptional work of the nurses employed at our organization through the celebration of National Nursing week. This year, national nursing week will be celebrated May 12 to 18th. Please take the time to acknowledge a colleague or peer that you admire.

Below are a few suggestions for peer recognition, in addition, awards and bursaries that staff can be can nominated for. These individuals will be individually recognized during national nursing week.

Peer Recognition

Item of RecognitionDetailsDue DateSubmission Process
Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness (F.R.O.G.)If you notice a nurse doing something that deserves acknowledgment, do not lose that opportunity… recognize them!April 14, 2025Staff submit name of staff and reason for recognition through the survey monkey link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNKDNV2 .
The staff who are recognized will receive the message with a bag of candy.
Social Media RecognitionTo recognize nurses on our social media platforms and intranetApril 14, 2025Communications and the professional practice department will roam units to film the peer recognitions.   Contact Julie Vinet in professional practice for more information: Julie.vinet@tbh.net 807-684-6764

Awards & Bursaries: Due Date April 7, 2025

AwardDetails
Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) AwardLeadership award selected by the CNE
Patient Experience AwardSubmit a nomination for a nurse that has touched the lives of patients and families in a remarkable way and has enhanced the patient experience. Describe how the nurse (500 words or less):
– advocate for patients and the nursing profession how they work with patients to improve their care experience
– how they show respect, dignity, caring and compassion
– how they integrate the pillars of patient and family centered care

*All staff are welcome to submit nominations
Staff Experience AwardSubmit a nomination for a nurse who has enhanced a fellow staff member’s experience. In a remarkable way describe how the nurse (500 words or less):
– has demonstrated commitment and support for  the community of coworkers
– how they act as a positive role model  

*All staff are welcome to submit nominations
Preceptor AwardSubmit a nomination for a preceptor that has enhanced the experience of the learner and/or new nursing hire. Describe the nurse (500 words or less):
– support of the mentee
– key areas of strength in their preceptoring approach  

*All staff are welcome to submit nominations
Volunteer Association Education BursarySubmit a nomination for an exceptional nurse. Describe the nurse (500 words or less):
– how they pursue advancement of nursing practice through continuing education
– their involvement in organizational collaboration council, participation or other working groups that benefit the advancement of nursing
– evidence of patient and family centered care
– how they are a role model for nursing  

*All staff are welcome to submit nominations
Unit Leader AwardSubmit a nomination for a nurse with enhanced leadership and exceptional unit leadership skills. In a remarkable way describe how the nurse (500 words or less): – has demonstrated commitment and support for  the unit leader role
– how they act as a positive role model  

*All staff are welcome to submit nominations

If you have any questions, please reach out to the professional practice department for further
direction.


Thank you.

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