TORONTO, May 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three exceptional nurses, celebrated for their unwavering dedication to improving peoples’ lives and advancing Ontario’s health-care system, will be honoured at the sixth annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards (NNOA). These prestigious awards recognize excellence in nursing across three categories: nurse practitioner (NP), registered nurse (RN), and registered practical nurse (RPN).
Aligned with National Nursing Week (May 12-18, 2025), the awards spotlight the critical role Ontario’s nurses play in delivering exceptional care while supporting the global goals of the Nursing Now campaign—a movement aimed at enhancing health worldwide through the power of nursing.
Presented by two leading professional nursing organizations—the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) and the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)—the NNOA highlight outstanding contributions to the profession. This year’s winners were selected from more than 100 nominations by a distinguished panel of nurses. Each honouree exemplifies excellence in professional standards, clinical expertise, and compassionate care.
While countless nurses across Ontario have demonstrated extraordinary contributions to health care, these three individuals were chosen for their remarkable leadership, dedication and commitment to advancing nursing practice and the wellbeing of Ontarians.
Join us in celebrating the winners of the 2025 NNOA at a virtual ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET.
What: Sixth annual Nursing Now Ontario Awards ceremony
When: Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET
Who:
Award recipients
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Amy Horton, nurse practitioner (NP)
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Rodolfo Lastimosa Jr., registered nurse (RN)
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Quinn (Luzenia) Uy, registered practical nurse (RPN)
Presenters
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Angela Corneil, president, WeRPN Board of Directors
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NP Lhamo Dolkar, president, RNAO
Where/How: Virtual ceremony held via Zoom. Please register online. Reporters are welcome to attend and are encouraged to reach out to one of the contacts below to interview award recipients.
About the Nursing Now Ontario Awards
The Nursing Now Ontario Awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of nurses across the province. These awards honour the extraordinary work of NPs, RNs, and RPNs who go beyond expectations to improve the lives of Ontarians and shape health care in Ontario.
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"Each year, the Nursing Now Ontario Awards give us the opportunity to recognize the outstanding impact of RPNs, RNs, and NPs who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care," says Dianne Martin, CEO of WeRPN. "The 2025 winners exemplify the highest standards of dedication, skill, and leadership, making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and communities. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and to champion the invaluable contributions of all nurses across Ontario."