• Nominators must inform those they are nominating for an award and gain consent.
• Nominees must be members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association.
• Nominees may be contacted by the NSWNMA to provide additional information, including a photo or to participate in video content.
• Nominees must meet the eligibility criteria to be considered for shortlisting.
• The judging panel will consist of a Committee of NSWNMA Councillors.
• The judging panel’s decision is final, and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
• All required fields must be completed and criteria must be addressed for the nomination to be considered valid. Nominations must be submitted online. No hardcopy applications will be accepted. If you experience any issues submitting nominations online, please email: nswnursescomms@nswnma.asn.au
• We recommend drafting your answers to the questions before submitting, as you cannot save your application. Click here to download the questions.

• Nominees must consent to their nomination before an entry is submitted.
• Nominations will be accepted from 9:00am on Monday, 6 March 2026 to 11:59pm on Sunday, 19 April 2026.
• Both self-nominations and peer nominations are accepted.
• A nominee can be entered into multiple categories using separate nomination forms but can only be successful for one category.
• If a nominee is selected as the Member of the Year, they will not be eligible to win in any other category for that year. Additionally, the Member of the Year will not be eligible for any other categories for three years following their win.
• A previous winner cannot receive a second award in the same category but can be considered for recognition in a different category in subsequent years.
• Unsuccessful nominees, including previous finalists, may be re-nominated in subsequent years.
• Current NSWNMA Councillors are not eligible to be nominees. However, they are welcome to submit nominations.
• The judging panel reserves the right to move a nomination to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.
• Entry into the NSWNMA Stronger Together Awards 2026 is deemed acceptance of the eligibility criteria, general information, privacy policy and Terms and Conditions.
• Successful nominees will not be eligible to receive the incentive lucky draw $50 prize.

• Nominees must have at least two years of financial membership of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (NSW Branch).
• Retired members are eligible, provided they have held a financial membership of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (NSW Branch) for at least two years at some stage of their career.
• Associate (student) NSWNMA members are not eligible

• Nominees must be in their initial five years of practice.
• Only members and associate (student) members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (NSW Branch) are eligible.
• Nominees must have been NSWNMA members for at least three months.

• Nominators must inform those they are nominating for an award and gain consent.
• Nominees must be members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association.
• Nominees may be contacted by the NSWNMA to provide additional information, including a photo or to participate in video content.
• Nominees must meet the eligibility criteria to be considered for shortlisting.
• The judging panel will consist of a Committee of NSWNMA Councillors.
• The judging panel’s decision is final, and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
• All required fields must be completed and criteria must be addressed for the nomination to be considered valid. Nominations must be submitted online. No hardcopy applications will be accepted. If you experience any issues submitting nominations online, please email: nswnursescomms@nswnma.asn.au
• We recommend drafting your answers to the questions before submitting, as you cannot save your application. Click here to download the questions.

• Both self-nominations and peer nominations are accepted. Nominees must be members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association. Please refer to the eligibility criteria for specific requirements regarding the length and financial status of membership for each category.
• Members of the community (e.g., patients and clients or carers and support persons of patients and clients) can also nominate someone for an award

• Yes, but each nomination must be submitted separately for each category and answers need to be tailored to each award category.

• No, nominees must consent to their nomination before an entry is submitted.

• Associate student members are only eligible to apply for the Rising Star Award.
• To apply, you must have been a member of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association / Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (NSW Branch) for at least three months.

• No, submitting a nomination is free of charge. All individuals who submit a nomination will automatically be entered into a draw to win one of twelve $50 Digital Visa Gift Cards*.
• Please note, if you are a successful award winner, you will no longer be eligible for the random draw.

• If you encounter issues, please contact nswnursescomms@nswnma.asn.au for assistance. Please note that no assistance will be provided after 5 pm Sunday, 19 April 2026.

• The judging panel will consist of a Committee of NSWNMA Councillors.
• The judging panel’s decision is final, and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.

• The Digital Visa Gift Card will be sent direct to the winner’s mobile phone number where it can be added to their wallet. It’s compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Android Pay. The winner (recipient) must have a valid AU mobile number and the Digital Visa Gift Card can be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. The Digital-only gift card cannot be printed as a voucher or transferred and comes with a minimum 3-year expiry date.

Nominators confirm that all information provided in the nomination is complete and accurate to the best of their knowledge. They acknowledge that any false or misleading statements may result in disqualification from the awards process.

Nominators agree to abide by the eligibility criteria, privacy policy, terms, and conditions outlined by the NSW Nurses & Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA).

Nominators understand that submission of this nomination does not guarantee selection and that the judging panel’s decision is final. The judging panel reserves the right to move a nomination to a more suitable category if deemed necessary.

Nominators acknowledge that all nominations must be submitted by the deadline (9:00am on Friday, 6 March 2026, to 11:59pm on Sunday, 19 April 2026) and that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Entry into the NSWNMA Stronger Together Awards 2026 is deemed acceptance of the eligibility criteria, general information, privacy policy and Terms and Conditions.

Nominators understand the prizes outlined in the NSWNMA Stronger Together Awards 2026 are Digital Visa Gift Cards and cannot be printed as a voucher; they are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash. They come with a 3-year expiry date. Winner’s (and recipients) must have a valid AU mobile number to use anywhere Digital Visa Gift Cards are accepted.

For full t&c’s and our privacy policy:  https://www.nswnma.asn.au/membership/contests-and-promotions/