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.
This year’s Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards will be presented on at the National Colorectal Cancer Nurse Network (NCCNN) Annual Education Event in Newcastle on Thursday 1 October 2026.
Nominations for the 2026 awards have now closed
Thank you for everyone who took the time to submit a nomination. These will now be considered before the awards being presented to the two winners on Thursday 1 October 2026.
Previous winners of the awards
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.
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 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.
- Find out more about the previous winners and finalists
- Learn more about our work with health professionals
"I was incredibly grateful to receive the Gary Logue Award bursary, which enabled members of our GI Oncology team to undertake ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) training.
The training has enhanced our confidence and skills in having sensitive, patient-centred conversations about future care, treatment preferences and what matters most to patients and their families. Within oncology, these discussions can be particularly important, helping patients make informed decisions and ensuring that care aligns with their individual wishes and goals.
Since completing the training, we have been able to incorporate these skills into our everyday practice, supporting patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment and those living with advanced cancer. By initiating conversations earlier and more confidently, we can help patients understand their options, facilitate advance care planning, and ensure that future treatment decisions are guided by their preferences.
The bursary has not only supported the professional development of the team but has also had a direct impact on patient care, improving communication, shared decision-making and personalised care planning for some of our most vulnerable patients." - Charlotte, Gary Logue Award winner, 2025
