About the 2026 Nursing Awards
The NNPBC Nursing Awards are an annual celebration of the outstanding nurses and nurse practitioners across British Columbia who are strengthening care, advancing practice and making a meaningful impact in their communities. Hosted by Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC, the 2026 awards will honour individuals and teams across multiple categories and culminate in a gala event on May 28, 2026, in Vancouver, where recipients are formally recognized for their impact and dedication to the profession.
Highlights of the Awards
- 11 award categories celebrating excellence across clinical practice, education, student leadership, First Nations/Indigenous health, policy, planetary health and more
- A fun and elegant evening of celebration in downtown Vancouver on May 28
- Opportunities to connect with colleagues across all nursing designations, partners and health leaders from across BC
- Inspiring stories of impact, leadership and innovation
Nursing Awards News & Stories
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Spotlight on 2024 Excellence in Nursing Advocacy Award Recipient Jag Tak, LPN
Jag Tak is a dedicated champion for Licensed Practical Nursing in British Columbia — an educator, leader and advocate whose work has advanced understanding of the LPN scope of practice.
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Championing Nursing and Planetary Health: Kevin Hare, RN
As a recipient of the 2024 Planetary Health Award, Kevin Hare has demonstrated excellence by leading sustainable operations and establishing the Nursing Planetary Health Internship Program at BC Cancer.
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Spotlight on Nursing Leadership: Dr. Natasha Prodan-Bhalla, DNP
The winner of the 2024 Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award, Dr. Natasha Prodan-Bhalla has dedicated her career to advancing nursing leadership and policy and improving healthcare delivery across BC.
