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NNCA Fisher & Paykel Neonatal Nursing Achievement Awards
In collaboration with our award sponsors Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, the NNCA, Te Wāhanga Rangahau Tapuhi (NZNO) is awarding three $1,000 awards to Neonatal Nurses to support professional development.
This Award recognises excellence in the fields of Quality and Innovation, Equity in Action, and Emerging Leader. Its purpose is to assist Neonatal Nurses in professional development, thus benefiting care provision for neonates and their whānau.
Criteria
- A nominee must currently be a full financial member of NZNO, and have been a full member of NNCA for the past 12 months
- Nominations must be made on the official application form
- Your nomination should describe why you believe the nominee demonstrates excellence in their practice in relation to the relevant award. Please give specific examples. These can include values and behaviour but must always include practical applications of how the nominee's actions directly impact patient care.
Closing date: Applications for 2026 closed on Monday 27 April 2026. The closing date for 2027 applications will be confirmed later in 2026.
To apply: Get the current application form on the NZNO Scholarships and Grants page.
Email your completed aplication to neonatalcollege@nzno.org.nz or post it to:
NNCA Scholarship & Grants
PO Box 2128
Wellington 6140
NNCA Professional Development Grant
NNCA has up to $10,000 available each year to support Professional Development Grants. The maximum scholarship is $1,000 per person at the discretion of the NNCA Executive Committee, and applications are considered at the quarterly national executive meetings or on an as needed basis.
Recipients will be expected to write an article for publication in the NNCA Newsletter within six weeks of completion.
Applications for the NNCA Professional Development Grants are open year-round and are reviewed at the next scheduled committee meeting. The remaining meeting dates for 2026 are 13 August and 19 November.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a current financial member of NZNO and a full member of NNCA for at least 12 months.
Note:
- Courses, seminars, conferences or projects relating to neonatal nursing.
- Priority will be given to nurses embarking on research or writing for a peer reviewed journal.
- If funds are not awarded they will be made available the following year, up to a maximum of two years.
To apply: Get the current application form on the NZNO Scholarships and Grants page.
Email your completed aplication to neonatalcollege@nzno.org.nz.