Aster DM Healthcare has launched the fifth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, a leading global honor in nursing excellence valued at USD 250,000.
The award is open to registered nurses worldwide who have made notable contributions in Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Education, Social or Community Service, or Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Healthcare. Applicants can choose one primary and up to two secondary areas of contribution, and must submit their entries at www.asterguardians.com
The evaluation will be independently managed by Ernst & Young LLP (EY) and overseen by a distinguished Grand Jury of global healthcare leaders. The Top 10 finalists will be announced ahead of a prestigious international awards ceremony in May 2026, aligned with International Nurses Day.
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Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, commented “Over the past 50+ years of my journey in healthcare, one truth has remained constant: the strength of any healthcare system lies in the hands of its nurses. Their commitment, resilience, and compassion deserve far greater recognition. The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award was born from a deep sense of gratitude – to honor those who stand as the backbone of care and to inspire the next generation to join this noble profession. It remains one of the most meaningful initiatives of my life, because to empower nurses is to strengthen the very soul of healthcare.”
The award’s legacy includes previous winners like Naomi Ohene Oti, a pioneering oncology nurse from Ghana whose work has transformed cancer care and education across Africa, along with other nurses from Kenya, the UK, and the Philippines, reflecting the award’s truly global spirit.
