The Global Nursing Award 2027 has opened nominations, offering registered nurses worldwide the opportunity to compete for a USD 250,000 prize. Organised by Aster DM Healthcare, the sixth edition recognises excellence in patient care, nursing education, leadership and healthcare innovation. Applications close on December 31, 2026, with ten finalists progressing to the global awards ceremony in May 2027.
DUBAI: Registered nurses worldwide can now apply for the global nursing award 2027, with Aster DM Healthcare announcing a USD 250,000 prize to recognise exceptional contributions to healthcare, patient care and community wellbeing.
The sixth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award opened nominations on November 9, 2026, inviting nursing professionals to share their achievements and demonstrate how their work is transforming healthcare.
Applications are open until December 31, 2026, with submissions accepted in multiple languages.
Who can apply for the $250,000 nursing award?
Registered nurses from across the world can participate, provided they meet the award’s eligibility requirements.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a minimum of two years’ professional nursing experience.
Candidates can highlight achievements across five areas: patient care, nursing education, community and public health service, research and innovation, and nursing leadership.
The application process requires nurses to share real-life professional experiences through case-study questions demonstrating their contributions to healthcare.
How will the winner be selected?
The global nursing award 2027 will follow a multi-stage evaluation process independently managed by Ernst & Young LLP (EY).
An international Grand Jury comprising healthcare leaders will oversee the assessment, with ten finalists selected for the concluding stage.
The global awards ceremony is planned for May 2027, coinciding with International Nurses Day.
Recognising nurses who transform healthcare
Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, said the initiative aims to recognise nurses beyond their traditional caregiving responsibilities.
“When we instituted the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, our vision was to create a platform that would recognise nurses not just for the care they deliver, but also for the ideas they advance, the systems they strengthen and the communities they transform.”
He emphasised the importance of highlighting nursing contributions that frequently go unrecognised.
Previous winners highlight global impact
Established in 2021, the award has recognised nursing professionals from Kenya, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and Ghana.
The 2026 edition received more than 134,000 registrations from 214 countries and economies.
Its latest winner, Dr Agimol Pradeep from the UK, was recognised for addressing healthcare inequalities, including co-founding the Upahaar initiative, which has registered more than 10,000 stem cell donors.
How to apply before the deadline
Nurses interested in the global nursing award 2027 can submit applications through the official application portal before December 31, 2026.
Applicants should review the eligibility criteria and prepare details of their professional achievements before submitting their entries.
Impact to expect
The initiative could encourage greater recognition of nursing professionals across the UAE and internationally, inspire healthcare innovation and highlight the important role nurses play in improving patient outcomes, strengthening communities and developing more inclusive healthcare systems.
