The Gary Logue Colorectal Cancer Nurse Awards
Celebrating the very best achievements in colorectal cancer nursing
Do you know an exceptional colorectal cancer nurse specialist who you think should receive a special award?
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.
Nominate a nurse
You can nominate a nurse who works with those affected by bowel cancer by telling us why they deserve this special recognition.
There are two awards open for nominations, one which allows patients and their loved ones to nominate an outstanding nurse, and a second award which allows colorectal nurses to nominate their colleagues and celebrate their achievements.
- Would you like to nominate a nurse who’s supported you, or a loved one, through treatment? Nominate your nurse here
- Would you like to nominate a nursing colleague or team? Fill out our form here
Nominations for both categories close on Monday 10 August 2026. Nurses are shortlisted based on the impact displayed in individual nominations, and not the number of nominations they receive.
The winners of each category will receive a £300 bursary which can be used towards:
- Professional development
- Enhancing the patient experience, e.g. improvements to the waiting area
- Training opportunities for their clinical team
Please note, if a team of nurses are shortlisted for the Gary Logue Awards, only one representative may be invited to attend the Annual Education Event due to event capacity. Terms and conditions apply.
"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
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
