Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 Deadline Extended

Dubai, UAE – December 31, 2025:

The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, an esteemed initiative by Aster DM Healthcare, has announced an extension of its submission deadline to January 11, 2026. This decision comes in response to an extraordinary global interest, with over 134,000 registrations received from nurses across 214 countries.

Nurses worldwide are encouraged to participate by submitting their nominations through the official platform at www.asterguardians.com. This extension reflects the growing global recognition and reach of the award, celebrating nursing excellence on an international scale.

The upcoming fifth edition of the awards will be hosted in New Delhi, India, highlighting a continued commitment to honoring outstanding nurses worldwide. The previous ceremony was held in Dubai, UAE, where Nurse Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti was recognized for her transformative contributions to oncology nursing in Africa.

With a total prize pool of $250,000, the Aster Guardians Award celebrates nurses who demonstrate exceptional dedication, innovation, and compassionate care within their communities.

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, expressed his enthusiasm: “With nurses from 214 countries participating, this award exemplifies the true global spirit of healthcare. The overwhelming response of over 134,000 nominations highlights the incredible impact nurses have on building a healthier world. It is time their dedication receives the recognition it deserves.”

Nurses from every continent—including the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia—are actively submitting nominations, making this one of the most inclusive and far-reaching nursing awards globally.