25-05-2025
Former Canon Slade School student shortlisted in excellence awards
A nursing student from Bolton was nominated as a finalist in three categories of the 2025 Student Nursing Times Awards – recognising excellence in nursing and midwifery education.
Eleanor Wilkinson, a student at The University of Plymouth was nominated as a finalist in three categories for this years' awards including Most Inspirational Student Nurse of the Year, Student Nurse of the Year, Student Nurse or Midwife of the Year – Clinical Research.
Eleanor, who was born and raised in Bolton - educated at Clevelands Preparatory School and Canon Slade CE School, where she took her GCSEs. She then attended Bolton College - completing her BTEC in Health and Social Care.
She worked in healthcare before embarking on her University course.
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Eleanor said: 'My student nursing journey has been full of challenges, growth, and incredible experiences, and I am beyond grateful for the support that has helped me get to this point.
'A huge thank you to the University, whose encouragement has shaped me into the student I am today. And to my mum, your unwavering belief in me has meant everything. I wouldn't be here without you.
'To everyone who has supported me along the way, thank you. This proves that anything is possible with enthusiasm, perseverance, and the right people by your side.
'For anyone on their own journey, never stop believing in yourself. You are capable of more than you know.'
The Student Nursing Times Awards were presented earlier this month at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.
Over 900 attendees watched the spectacular event, across 25 categories and 100 judges.
