Nursing & Midwifery
Development Centre
The Nursing and Midwifery Development Center (NMDC), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Kurdistan Health Staff Syndicate, proudly presents the Kurdistan Nursing & Midwifery Awards 2026, a celebration of the compassion, dedication, and excellence of nurses and midwives across the region.
Held each May during International Nurses Week, this inspiring event honors those who make a real difference in healthcare. We invite you to support this meaningful occasion as a sponsor and help us recognize the heart of our health system.
Nomination Categories
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Nurse, Midwife of the Year Award
The Nurse and Midwife of the Year Awards honor outstanding professionals for their excellence, compassion, and dedication in patient, maternal, and newborn care
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Nursing/Midwifery Leadership
This award recognizes exemplary leadership qualities in a nurse or midwife who inspires, influences, and motivates healthcare professionals to enhance patient safety and improve overall healthcare
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Nursing/Midwifery Education
This award acknowledges the significant contributions of a nursing or midwifery educator in teaching, training, and sharing knowledge and skills to improve patient care
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Nursing/Midwifery Education
This award recognizes a nurse or midwife who conducts research to enhance knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively address today’s healthcare challenges
Award Categories
Student of the Year
Recognizing outstanding academic performance, dedication, and commitment to the future of nursing and midwifery
Nomination Criteria
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Nurse or a midwife
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Registered with the Kurdistan Health Staff Syndicate
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Currently working in a healthcare institution in the Kurdistan Region (Public or Private)
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Minimum 2 years experience (excluding students)
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Agreement for the nomination
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No criminal conviction or disciplinary action
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Not related to the nominator
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