Each year, ARNM proudly hosts the Celebration of Excellence, recognizing nurses and teams across Manitoba who demonstrate outstanding leadership, practice, education, research, and collaboration. These awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and compassion that drive excellence in nursing and health care.
2026 Professional Nursing Award Nominations — Now Open
Nominations for the 2026 Professional Nursing Awards are now open. ARNM members, colleagues, leaders, and community partners are invited to help recognize nurses and teams who are making a meaningful impact on health care in Manitoba.
How to submit a nomination:
Each award has its own nomination form. Simply select the award below and download the corresponding Word document, complete the form, and submit it as outlined in the document.
📄 Please note: nominations are submitted using Word documents, not an online form.
Nomination deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Eligibility & Membership Requirement
Award nominees must be current 2026 ARNM members. A valid ARNM membership number is required on all nomination forms.
To find a membership number, log in to arnm.ca - the membership number appears beside the member’s name once logged in.
Not sure which award best fits your nominee? Email info@arnm.ca for guidance.
Nomination Details & Key Dates
Completed nomination forms and all supporting documentation must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
📧 Please return completed materials to info@arnm.ca by the deadline.
What happens next:
Award recipients will be notified by April 16, 2026. Winners will receive complimentary tickets to attend the Celebration of Excellence.
2026 ARNM Celebration of Excellence
📅 May 14, 2026
📍 Canad Inns Polo Park, Winnipeg, MB
⏰ 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Awards will be formally presented during the Celebration of Excellence event.
Award Categories & Nomination Forms
Click the award title below to download the nomination form:
- Advocacy Award – Download nomination form
- Clinical Nursing Practice – Acute Care – Download nomination form
- Clinical Nursing Practice – Community / Programs – Download nomination form
- Clinical Nursing Practice – Long-Term Care – Download nomination form
- Administration Award – Download nomination form
- Education Award – Download nomination form
- Research Award – Download nomination form
- Outstanding Nursing Unit, Program, or Interprofessional Team Award – Download nomination form
- Emerging Leader Award – Download nomination form
- Legacy Award – Download nomination form
Before submitting, we encourage you to review the full award criteria to ensure your nominee meets the eligibility requirements.
👉 Read the award criteria (PDF)
Celebration of Excellence – Past Recipients
2025 Celebration of Excellence
Relive the moments from last year’s Celebration and congratulate the nurses and teams who went above and beyond in advancing health care in Manitoba.
Click here to see the 2025 award recipients (PDF)
View photos from the 2025 Celebration of Excellence
2024 Celebration of Excellence
Congratulations to all the nurses honoured in 2024 for their exceptional contributions to nursing and patient care.
Click here to see the 2024 award recipients (PDF)
2023 Celebration of Excellence
Recognizing the outstanding nurses, teams, and emerging leaders celebrated in 2023.
Click here to see the 2023 award recipients (PDF)