Celebrating Excellence at the School of Nursing and Midwifery

14 May 2026

On May 14th, we proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students, staff, and community champions at the School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Achievement Awards. These awards recognise excellence, leadership, innovation, and commitment across our School.

Today we proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students, staff, and community champions at the School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Achievement Awards.

These awards recognise excellence, leadership, innovation, and commitment across our School.

2026 Award Recipients:

Undergraduate Student of the Year: Heidi Robertson

Postgraduate Student of the Year: Deirdre Kennehan

Student Leader of the Year: Ruffa Magno Guevara

Outstanding Contribution to Student Life: Lana Zoric

Research & Innovation Awards

Undergraduate: Aryth Stryker

Graduate Studies: Yue Wu

Recognition Awards

Sport: Miriam Murphy

Arts & Entertainment: Eabha Daly

Community Engagement Activist: Ruiya Wang

Professional & Practice Excellence

Preceptor of the Year: Eithne Whelan (Ladybird Ward)

Promoting Equality & Diversity: Finn Murray

Keady Clifford Award for Excellence in Children’s Nursing: Eileen Gleeson

Patricia J. Power Excellence in Clinical Practice Award: Emma O’Callaghan

Dr Moira O’Donovan Award for Championing & Promoting Mental Health: Sarah Murray

Congratulations to all our award recipients! Your dedication, compassion, and leadership continue to inspire our community and shape the future of healthcare.