Finalists announced for the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025
The Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025 has unveiled its shortlisted finalists, recognising outstanding nurses who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation and excellence in diabetes care.
Beating strong competition from dedicated nursing professionals across the UK, the finalists for each award category are:
Community DSN of the Year
Donna Sutton (Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust)
Stamp Out Diabetes (Stanley Medical Group)
Claire Culshaw (Moreton & Meols and Wallasey Wellbeing Primary Care Networks)
Pembrokeshire Diabetes Team (Hywel Dda University Health Board)
Inpatient DSN of the Year
Jade Alin (Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
Sharon Jones (Cromwell Hospital)
Debra Rees (Hywel Dda University Health Board)
Innovation Award
Dr Melanie Stephens (University of Salford)
Carolyn Folds (University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust)
Samantha Whittle (University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust)
Diabetes Educator of the Year
Sandra Morris (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Stephen Burwell (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Claire Culshaw (Moreton & Meols and Wallasey Wellbeing Primary Care Networks
Sharon Jones (Cromwell Hospital)
Excellence Award
Ophthalmology Diabetic Services (Kettering General Hospital)
o Gayle Gerry (Solihull Healthcare Partnership)
Anna N Vanderpuye (Royal Brompton Hospital)
Young Adult Diabetes Team (Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust)
Research Project of the Year
Dr Melanie Stephens (University of Salford)
Andrea Lake (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Rising Star Award
Elyse Kaunze (The Churchill Medical Centre)
Catherine Ledbetter (Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust)
Paige Bell (Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
Emily Mayhew, organiser of the Diabetes Nursing Awards said: “We are thrilled to recognise these remarkable individuals who have dedicated themselves to advancing diabetes care and education.
“Their innovative approaches and tireless efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of people living with diabetes.”
The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Radisson Blu, Bloomsbury, London, where finalists and guests will enjoy a celebratory dinner and ceremony hosted by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE from 8pm.
Organised by Orange Juice Communications, a leading communications, events and medical education agency, the event promises to be an inspiring evening dedicated to honouring the commitment and achievements of healthcare professionals in diabetes care.
For more information about the Diabetes Nursing Awards, visit: www.diabetesnursingawards.co.uk
The Diabetes Nursing Awards™ 2025 has been funded by A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL and embecta which have had no input into any arrangements or content.