If you know of a stellar nurse or midwife who deserves to be recognised for their exceptional care work, nominate them now for a STELLAR Award.

The new award program has just been launched by the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) Nursing and Midwifery Service, to recognise dedicated nursing and midwifery staff across the health service.  

Midwifery and Aboriginal Health director of nursing Katharine Duffy said the awards were a special way to honour staff for their incredible contributions to their profession.  

“The awards are a monthly recognition program which recognises individuals or teams of registered and enrolled nurses, registered midwives or assistants in nursing and midwifery who have made an outstanding contribution to the health service and the care of the local community,” Ms Duffy said.  

“The STELLARs will add to our existing annual recognition of excellence by providing an opportunity for patients, members of the community and other health care workers to nominate nurses and midwives on a regular basis.”  

Patients and visitors can nominate staff using paper nomination forms available in each health service, or online at https://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about/our-nursing-midwifery-services ournams/nnswlhd-nursing-and-midwifery-service-stellar-awards/ 

Nominations will be reviewed each month and the winner chosen on merit. They’ll receive a badge and certificate, and will also go into the running for the annual STELLAR award.