The Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards
Celebrating the very best achievements in colorectal cancer nursing
Every year, we mark the achievements of nurses who play a significant role in supporting those affected by bowel cancer. Whether that's by providing exceptional care or showing outstanding initiative, we want to celebrate the amazing nurses you're proud to work with or who've helped you, or a loved one, through treatment.
The awards were established in memory of Gary Logue, to honour the contribution he made during his career. Gary worked for us as a specialist nurse advisor and passed away in 2014.
Previous winners of the awards
2025
The Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards were presented by our ambassador Dr Anisha Patel at the National Colorectal Cancer Nurses Network (NCCNN) Annual Education Event 2025 on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
The winner of the award for nurses nominated by their colleagues was Rachel Quinn, Colorectal Nurse Specialist Team Leader at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Sharing their reasons for selecting Rachel as the winner, the judges said: “Patient care is at the heart of Rachel’s work.
“Rachel’s dedication to enhancing services within her team and maintaining patient dignity shows an admirable level of professionalism, expertise and compassion. She is a natural leader with a commitment to delivering high quality care.
“Whether advocating for her patients or skilfully implementing innovative services, her contributions significantly benefit both patients and colleagues.”
The runners-up in this category were Gemma Pocock from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Vanessa Shearwood at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The winner of the award for a nurse nominated by patients and their families was Charlotte Brown, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Colorectal Oncology at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
The judges said they were ‘deeply touched’ by the nomination for Charlotte, who truly goes above and beyond her nursing duties.
“Through unwavering dedication and exceptional clinical care, Charlotte empowers her patients by providing compassionate and expert support,” the judges said.
“Charlotte’s tireless work and determination to do the best by her patients is evident in the lasting impact of her patients’ care, enabling them to hold on to their worth and keep living well.”
Other nurses recognised in the patient and family award category were Louise Roberts from George Elliot Hospitals Trust, and Nichola Ritchie at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Thank you to everyone who sent us stories of the exceptional colleagues and colorectal cancer nurses who have made a difference to you.
The winner of the award nominated by their colleagues was Caroline Trezise, Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist from University Hospital Wales.
The joint winners of the award nominated by patients and their families were Olu Bansenga, Beth Mwangi and Sarah Gosturani, Chemotherapy Nurses from The Ridgeway Hospital.
The joint winners of the award nominated by their colleagues were Louise Foley and Clara Dennis from Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust.
The winner of the award nominated by patients and their families was Jennifer Rayner from St Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight.
The winner of the award nominated by their colleagues was Linda Sherwood from Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian.
The winner of the award nominated by patients and their families was Chloe Pearce from Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The winner of the award nominated by their colleagues was Filipe Carvalho from the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
The winner of the award nominated by patients and their families was Lauren McCrisken from Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The winner of the award nominated by their colleagues was Sheena Woodward from Epsom General Hospital
The winner of the award nominated by patients and their families was Allison Sharpe from the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
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