The NHIVNA HIV Nursing Award was set up in 2007 to recognise the outstanding achievements of nurses who have made a significant or unique contribution to the care and quality of life of people with HIV. These contributions could be in relation to:
Innovation and excellence in improving patient care
Service delivery
Multi-disciplinary working
Workforce planning
Establishing new standards of care
Developing new ways of working
Something out of the ordinary
All current NHIVNA members are eligible for this award, please note that previous winners of this award are not eligible for nomination, nor are any members of the current NHIVNA Executive Committee.
You can download an application form for you to nominate someone who you feel has made an outstanding contribution in the field of HIV nursing care.
Once completed, please email your application to conferences@nhivna.org. The deadline for receipt of your applications is Friday 23rd May 2025 and the winner of this prestigious award will be announced at NHIVNA’s Annual Conference in Leeds on Friday 13th June 2025.
NHIVNA / Gilead Sciences HIV Nursing Award
Previous winners
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2019: Mr Bob Downes, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust
Ms Justine Mellor, The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service at The Hathersage Centre -
2018: Heather Renton, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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2017: Michelle Croston, North Manchester General Hospital
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2016: Jane Holder, Musgrove Hospital Starling Clinic
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2015: Gary Barker, St Helen's and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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2014: Pauline Jelliman, Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust
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2013: Anna Bamford, Sussex Community Health NHS Trust
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2012: Jane Bruton, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London
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2011: Shena Boyle, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
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2010: Breda Patterson (Ward), Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London
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2009: Maxine Owen, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
Pictured from left to right: Cindy Elliott (Gilead Sciences), Justine Mellor, Bob Downes, Shaun Watson (NHIVNA Chair)
NHIVNA / Gilead Sciences HIV Research Nurse of the Year Award
The NHIVNA / Gilead HIV Research Nurse Award was awarded for the first time in 2017, recognising a nurse who has conducted a unique piece of research or audit for 2018.
Winner
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2017: Dr Eileen Nixon, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals
Pictured: Shaun Watson (NHIVNA Chair), Eileen Nixon and Cindy Elliott (Gilead Sciences)
