In order to win an award, you MUST be in attendance at the Awards Dinner being held on Monday 18th October at The Midland Hotel (not relevant to People's Choice Award). Tickets for the Awards Dinner can be purchased via the Delegate Registration site.
If you have any questions please contact events@fitwise.co.uk or phone 01506 292 042.
Nominations are now open
Deadline: midnight on Friday 12th June 2026
BAUN Annual Conference 2017 showcased the inaugural Bruce Turner Award and this award returns again for its ninth year in 2026. Bruce Turner was a well known and loved BAUN member, a nurse consultant at the Homerton Hospital, London, and BAUN Education lead for many years.
Our beloved friend and colleague passed away in 2016 after a terminal diagnosis of cancer. He was determined to continue his mission to educate and impassion urological nurses and left instructions that a legacy should continue in his name.
His legacy has been used to establish The Bruce Turner Award. An annual prize which will provide a fully funded place (transport within the UK, accommodation and conference fees) to the BAUN annual conference, funding to attend a BAUN Trustee Meeting and mentorship from one of the BAUN Trustees. In return, the winner will be expected to write a report for the BAUN newsletter and attend the Trustee Meeting & Study Day in June 2027.
If you feel that you could benefit from this opportunity, please complete the application form by clicking the link below.
If you are a nursing manager or work with junior staff, please encourage them to apply, as this is an outstanding opportunity for urology nurses to benefit from mentorship and exposure to national urological expertise and practice. Even though we strongly encourage junior urology nurses to apply, all applications will be considered.
Sponsored by TUF
Nominations are now open
Deadline: midnight on Friday 12th June 2026
The British Association of Urological Nurses in association with The Urology Foundation is pleased to launch the Urology Nurse of the Year Award.
This award will recognise the contributions of an outstanding nurse in the field of urology. The winner of the award will be a nurse who has gone above and beyond their role and someone who has demonstrated care innovation, transformation and collaboration that supports an exceptional patient experience.
The winner will be announced during the BAUN Annual Awards Dinner at the British Association of Urological Nurses Annual Conference in Manchester on Monday 19th October 2026.
The winner will be presented with a trophy and certificate along with an educational/clinical visit grant of up to £2000 from The Urology Foundation (TUF) to attend a relevant conference or course of their choice.
Applications are now open
Deadline: midnight on Friday 12th June 2026.
The Urology Team of the Year Award, will be recognised for the contributions of a team in the field of Urology. The winner of the award will be a team who have demonstrated exceptional service development and improvement to patient care and experience.
The winning team will be announced during the BAUN Annual Awards Dinner at the British Association of Urological Nurses Annual Conference in Manchester on Monday 19th October 2026.
The winning team will be awarded with a trophy and certificate.
Applications are now open
Deadline: midnight on Friday 12th June 2026.
This medal is to celebrate and recognise a legacy of exceptional and continued contribution to British Urology Nursing.
Rachel Leaver was a founder member of BAUN and had remained strongly involved with the association over the years of the organisation’s existence. So committed was she to the mission and values of BAUN that the heart of the association itself reflects so much of what was important to Rachel.
Rachel’s energy and enthusiasm kept the attention of all audience members throughout every talk she delivered. Her love of teaching really shone during her educational presentations and although she had retired from her clinical role at UCLH, Rachel remained engaged in her work as an educator through the university and through BAUN.
Rachel’s support of the BAUN further extended when she became Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Urological Nursing. Here her passion for research and the sharing of best practice came to the fore. As a first-class communicator, Rachel’s gift for writing facilitated the education of thousands of nurses globally. Indeed, it is very likely that you yourself have read some of her work as she was a very prolific author and contributed greatly to the body of knowledge related to urological nursing.
Rachel’s love of life, urology and nursing radiated from her in all that she did. We will show our gratitude to her by continuing to provide the highest standards of education, networking and professional development and honour her contribution and memory through this award.
This award is only bestowed in cases of truly outstanding service. Therefore, there is no imperative for the award to be conferred every year and it may be withheld in the absence of an appropriate recipient.
The winner will be presented with the Rachel Leaver Medal and certificate. The following year they will receive a fully funded place at conference including an Awards Dinner ticket plus Lifetime Honorary Membership.
Sponsored by Prostate Cancer UK
Applications: Now open
Deadline: Midnight on Friday 12 June 2026
BAUN and Prostate Cancer UK are proud to present the People's Choice Award at this year's BAUN Annual Conference.
What is the People's Choice Award?
This award shines a spotlight on a nurse who's truly made a difference to you and your loved ones. They're the heroes who've been there for you during tough times, providing outstanding care when you need it most.
What Does the Winning Nurse Receive?
The winning nurse will receive a bursary to attend the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) Conference, taking place in Manchester from 18-20 October 2026. The prize includes up to £850 to cover: a two-day conference pass, entry to the BAUN Awards Dinner, travel and accommodation.
Spread the Word:
If you're a nurse, and a prostate cancer patient discusses with you how much they appreciate you, then please do encourage your patients to nominate you. It's a wonderful way to recognise the impact of excellent nursing care. By attending this conference, you'll gain new insights into prostate cancer to help you enhance patient care.
Nominations are now open
Who can be Nominated?
Any nurse who is working within the NHS and supporting men with prostate cancer is eligible. Nominations can only come from patients and their loved ones who wish to acknowledge a nurse's extraordinary dedication. Nurses cannot nominate their colleagues.
Important Dates:
- Nominations Open: Thursday 26 March 2026
- Nominations Deadline: Midnight on Friday 12 June 2026
- Winner Announced: Monday 19 October, at the BAUN Awards Dinner at The Midland in Manchester.
Attending this Conference Will:
- Provide an amazing opportunity to improve your prostate cancer knowledge through professional development.
- Allow you to learn from leading experts in the field.
- Give you insights to enhance patient experience and save more men's lives.
Important Notes for Nominations:
- Each nomination is evaluated independently and isn't influenced by the number of votes it receives.
- Only patients may submit nominations. Nurses can't nominate their colleagues, as this goes against the criteria.
For more information, please visit the Prostate Cancer UK website and if you have any questions, please check the People's Choice Award website.
Abstract Awards
BAUN are pleased to offer the following Abstract Awards:
- Sarah Henderson Poster Award
- BAUN Best Poster Award
- Novice Oral Presenter Award
Sarah Henderson Poster Award
Criteria for the award:
- Lead author must be a Full BAUN member
- Innovative or original issues or projects
- The content must not have been published or presented at an international congress at the time of submission
The winner will be announced and presented at the BAUN Annual Awards Dinner. The winner will receive free place at BAUN 2027.
BAUN Best Poster Award
Criteria for the award:
- Lead author must be a BAUN member
- The content must not have been published or presented at an international congress at the time of submission
The winner will be announced and presented at the BAUN Annual Awards Dinner. The winner will receive a certificate of achievement.
Novice Oral Presenter Award
This award is open to those selected for an oral presentation and the lead author must be a BAUN member.
The winner will be announced and presented at the BAUN Annual Awards Dinner. The winner will receive free place at BAUN 2027.
