The British Journal of Nursing is proud to announce the BJN Clinical Practice Awards 2008.

The BJN Awards 2008 will highlight and reward excellence in evidence-based nursing across a range of disciplines, recognising the importance of clinical nursing and patient care throughout the United Kingdom.

A panel of well-respected judges chaired by Sir George Castledine, Consultant Editor of the British Journal of Nursing, will adjudicate.

Entries are invited from individuals or members of a team in the following major categories:

Stoma Care Award, sponsored by:

This new award category recognizes excellence in stoma care, a highly challenging and important nursing discipline that does so much for the lives of patients with, or about to undergo, stoma forming surgery.

Defence Nursing Award, sponsored by:

This award recognizes the major role that defence nurses play in caring for members of the Armed Forces and their families, and focuses on rewarding excellence in practice in either peacetime or operational environment.

Wound Care Award, sponsored by:

This award recognizes the clinical and nursing management of a particular aspect of wound care highlighting the innovative evidence-based work practices and the improvement in the care of patients.

Continence Nursing Award, sponsored by:

An area of nursing which covers some many disciplines, continence is often the foundation of quality-of-life for a myriad of patient groups. This new category acknowledges this invaluable work undertaken by continence nurses on a daily basis.

Nutrition Award, sponsored by:

This clinical nutrition award recognises excellence and commitment to improving the lives of the seriously ill patients.

Mental Health Nursing Award, sponsored by:

Another new category at this year's awards recognises excellence in mental health nursing. Mental health problems affect a huge number of people, and nurses are at the forefront of care for this silent majority. This award is an opportunity to highlight their exceptional work.

Infection Prevention Award, sponsored by:

This new category recognizes outstanding achievements made in avoiding and controlling infections as well as rewarding efforts in educating patients and their carers about the spread of diseases.

Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Award, sponsored by:

A celebration of the vital role of nursing professional in caring for patients undergoing treatment and care with this disease area.

Cancer Nursing Award, sponsored by:

Cancer nurses touch the lives of one in four people in the UK. This award recognises the major part cancer nursing plays in the health of the population and the range of innovative work that characterises cancer care.

Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by:

A highly prestigious award to honour an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to nursing.

How to apply

Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting entries to the Awards. Please check this page after Monday 19th May for a full list of winners from the evening.

Download a full list of the results and photos from the BJN Clinical Practice Awards 2007.