The 2026 Nurse of the Year Award was announced at PCH on Thursday 18th June at 7.30am, it was a wonderful morning with excellent nominations which made it very difficult for the Judges to select the winners.
The Winners and Finalists were announced as follows:
- Natalie Miller (Nurse of the Year)
- Charlotte Burr (Highly Commended Nurse)
- Maisie McIntryre (Emerging Leader)
- Kellie Zappara (Finalist))
- Sue James (Finalist)
- Sarah Smith Finalist)
From left to right, Charlotte Burr, Highly Commended Nurse (2nd place), Kellie Zapparra (Finalist), Maisie McIntyre, Emerging Leader (3rd place), Natalie Miller, Nurse of the Year (1st place), Sue James (Finalist), Sarah Smith (Finalist)Below are photos of the event held at Perth Children's Hospital on Thursday 18th June 2026.
2026 Nurse of the Year - Natalie Miller with Rotary Club of West Perth President Kym MacCormac

Charlotte Burr Highly Commended Nurse Winner with President Kym MacCormac

Maisie McIntyre Emerging Leader Winner with Kym MacCormac

President Kym MacCormac with all six Finalist's and Carrie Dunbar A/Director of Nursing & Valerie Buic CAHS Chief Executive
