Finalists announced for the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026
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The Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026 has announced its finalist shortlist, recognising outstanding nurses who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation and excellence in diabetes care.
Selected from a highly competitive field of nursing professionals across the UK, the finalists in each award category are:
· Community DSN of the Year
o Jerome Ramos (Modality Partnership)
o Suraiya Kholil (North Croydon Primary Care Network)
o Claire Culshaw (Moreton & Meols and Wallasey Wellbeing Primary Care Networks)
o Zoey Lismore (University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust).
· Diabetes Educator of the Year
o PITstop training team (PITstop for Diabetes)
o Kirsty Winkley (King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
o Claire Culshaw (Moreton & Meols and Wallasey Wellbeing Primary Care Networks).
· Diabetes Pharmacist of the Year
o Hannah Syed (East Sussex Healthcare Trust and NHS Sussex)
o Tiffany Feather (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust)
o Philip Newland-Jones (University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust)
o Claire Davies (Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust).
· Diabetes Technology Nursing Award
o Katie Hards (Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust)
o Ealing Paediatric Diabetes Team (London North West University Healthcare Trust)
o Paediatric Diabetes Nursing Team (North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust)
o Young Adults Clinic – Pumps (Swansea Bay University Health Board).
· Excellence Award
o Brent Diabetes Team (Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust)
o DIAST - Diabetes Support Team (Moreton & Meols and Wallasey Wellbeing Primary Care Networks)
o Diabetes Specialist Nurse Team Clyde (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde)
o Diabetic Eye Screening Team (Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).
· Innovation Award
o Diabetes Insulin Pump team (University Hospitals of Liverpool Group)
o Type 2 Diabetes - Paediatric Team (East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust)
o Michael Chadick and Marianne Jones (Midlands Partnership University NHS Trust).
· Inpatient DSN of the Year
o Amanda Williams (East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust)
o Paula Johnston (University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust)
o Janise Jimenez (King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust).
· Rising Star Award
o Susan Browne (Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
o Samantha Haynes (University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust).
Emily Mayhew, organiser of the Diabetes Nursing Awards said: “Each year, the Diabetes Nursing Awards shine a light on the extraordinary work being delivered by nurses across the UK and this year’s finalists are no exception.
“Their passion, creativity and unwavering commitment to improving care for people living with diabetes is truly inspiring. These individuals are not only making a difference in their own healthcare settings but are also helping to shape the future of diabetes care.”
The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, July 10, at The Orchard Hotel, Nottingham where finalists and guests will enjoy a celebratory dinner and ceremony hosted by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE from 7.30pm.
Organised by Orange Juice Communications, a leading communications, events and medical education agency, the event promises to be an inspiring evening dedicated to honouring the commitment and achievements of healthcare professionals in diabetes care.
For more information about the Diabetes Nursing Awards, visit: www.diabetesnursingawards.co.uk.
We have received funding by means of sponsorship to support the delivery of the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026. The sponsoring companies are embecta and Roche Diagnostics. Our sponsors have had no editorial input or control over the agenda, content development, choice of speakers or any influence in the results of the awards.