European Recognition of Nursing Excellence in Research, Clinical Practice and Education.
Sigma Europe’s Award & Recognition committee feels that it is important to recognize members’ endeavors throughout the Biennium. Our fouth set of recognitions will give members the chance to honor a fellow member in these unprecedented times. Sigma's European Recognition of Nursing Excellence is based on the dedication to fostering high professional nursing standards, recognizing excellent achievement, emerging leadership, and inspiring creative and dedicated work ongoing. Recognitions will be conferred to nurses for their exceptional contributions in the fields of education, research and nursing practice.
Recipients of our 4th set of Recognitions for Nursing excellence 2023.
Congratulations to Dr Angela Simoes, Ana Filipa Sousa, Marija Spevan & Prof Vanora Hundley. Like to know more about these recipients then a small biography is written on our Membership Highlights page on this website.
Nominations for our 5th set of Recognitions for Nursing excellence 2024 will open 1st March 2024.
Recipients of the 2022 Sigma European recognitions.
Dr Joana Mendes
What this recognition means to you,
This recognition brought meaning to all the barriers and challenges faced on my journey and made me believe that I am adding value to the nursing profession.
Message of encouragement you would like to leave to those present.
If you are passionate about nursing (LOVE), developing your work outside of the box (COURAGE), and really want to move the nursing profession forward (HONOR), this is for you… apply next time!!
Dr Vitor Parolo
What this recognition means to you,
It means I'm on the right track. The objective was and will continue to be to add small grains of sand that contribute to the appreciation and recognition of Nursing Sciences, seeking to anticipate needs and respond to new challenges with rigour, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Message of encouragement you would like to leave to those present.
This recognition was only possible by keeping myself surrounded by people who transmit knowledge to me, encourage me to reflect critically, and serve as a reference model. Participating in collaborative projects undoubtedly allows for raising the current level. Alone we are effectively nobody.
Dr Liz Berragan
My sentence:
To be awarded the European Recognition of Nursing Excellence in Education 2022 is very exciting and drives me to continue working with students as partners in learning and research.
My message of encouragement:
To those who search for authentic opportunities to transform student learning, my message is: be courageous, embrace the unknown, work with your students enabling them to take control of their learning. Above all, make healthcare learning a joyous and affirming experience of personal and professional discovery.
Prof Lia Flora
What this recognition means to you:
To be awarded the European Recognition of Nursing Excellence in Clinical Practice 2022 represents the fulfillment of a dream as a pediatric nurse.
Like in a perfect symbiosis, being a nurse makes me grow as a person and as a human being. On the other hand, my values and principles support me to be a better nurse. Being a nurse is for me the essence of a human being.
The message of encouragement you would like to leave to those present:
Put a piece of you in everything you do. Keep strong and believe in yourself, respect your essence.
Sigma's European Awards for Nursing Excellence 2024
Sigma's European Awards for Nursing Excellence are based on the society's dedication to fostering high professional nursing standards, recognizing excellent achievement, emerging leadership, and inspiring creative work. Awards are conferred to nurses each biennium for their contributions in the fields of education, research and nursing practice. Criteria here for 2024
Nominations for categories Research & Early Career researcher have been extended till 1st Devember 2023.
Congratulations
Recipient Sigma European Research Award 2022
Prof Pedro Parreira
Recipient Sigma European Early Career Researcher 2022
Dr Camila BiazusCamila
Recipient Sigma European Clinical Practice Award 2022
Dr Tania Morgado
Recipient Sigma European Education Award 2022
Dr Joan Murphy