Enhancing and advancing nursing practice through educational awards

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Who we are

The RNFOO enhances and advances nursing practice, and contributes to the health of individuals by providing awards and scholarships to Ontario nurses and nursing students.

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Use your heels or wheels to walk, jog or wheel 8 kilometers during the month of June to raise funds for RNFOO. Or support a walker.

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Latest News

Deadline: Nurses in Practice Award

Don’t miss the deadline for submitting an application! The deadline is 4:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025. See the details of these awards and how to apply. The Nurses in Practice awards are made up of 3 distinct streams: Special Interest Awards, Legacy Award and Nursing Innovation Grant.

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The 2025 RNFOO Gala: A Night to Remember

The 2025 RNFOO Gala was a tremendous success! The evening featured inspiring networking opportunities, an engaging panel discussion with the 2024 Nursing Innovation Award winners, and a heartfelt celebration of this year’s outstanding award recipients. 🎉 Relive the highlights – check out our event retrospective! Read More

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Congratulations to the Inaugural Legacy Award Winner

Responding to the news that she would receive the 2024 RNFOO Legacy Award, Sherida Chambers noted that “You often don’t know the impact you’re having on others.”

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A Message from the President

RNFOO needs your support.

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Thank you to our 2025 Gala Platinum Sponsor: