Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award to be held in Kochi

The fifth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award is scheduled to take place on 12 September 2026 at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, India. This marks the first time the event will be hosted in Kochi.

The award, established in 2022, aims to recognize extraordinary contributions in nursing. This year's competition saw a significant increase in participation, with over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries. Finalists are being evaluated based on categories including Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Education, Social and Community Service, and Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare.

One winner will be selected from the top 10 finalists to receive the award along with a grand prize of USD 250,000. The ceremony is expected to be attended by Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan and other senior government and healthcare officials.