Recognizing Excellence

Nominations

Celebrate internationally educated nurses, employers, champions, and community leaders who are helping shape inclusive, sustainable healthcare in Nova Scotia and beyond.

Awards

Nominate an IEN leader, champion, employer, or service honouree.

Submit a nomination to recognize internationally educated nurses, employers, champions, and community leaders making a meaningful impact in Nova Scotia and beyond.

IEN of the Year

IEN of the Year Award

Recognizing an internationally educated nurse who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, leadership, dedication, and impact in nursing practice.

IEN Champion

IEN Champion of the Year Award

Honouring an individual, mentor, advocate, or ally who has made a meaningful contribution to supporting internationally educated nurses.

Employer

IEN Employer of the Year Award

Recognizing an employer that demonstrates leadership in recruitment, integration, mentorship, inclusion, and retention of internationally educated nurses.

20+ Years

IEN Service Recognition — 20 Years or More

Celebrating internationally educated nurses who have contributed 20 years or more of dedicated service to nursing and healthcare.

Lifetime Achievement

Lifetime Achievement Award

Honouring exceptional long-term contribution, leadership, service, and lasting impact within nursing, healthcare, and the IEN community.

Submit

Nomination form.