CityCare is proud to announce that Michaela Lea, one of our Student Nursing Apprentices, has been nominated and shortlisted for Apprentice Nurse of the Year at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2026.
The Student Nursing Times Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and commitment among student nurses and nurse apprentices across the UK, recognising individuals who go above and beyond during their training and placements. Being shortlisted for a national award is a significant achievement and reflects Michaela’s dedication, professionalism and passion for patient care.
Michaela has consistently excelled throughout her apprenticeship, both in her academic studies and across her clinical placements, earning exceptional feedback from educators and university tutors alike.
Becki Flegg, Learning and Education Development Nurse at CityCare, said:
“Michaela is extremely deserving of being shortlisted for this award. She has excelled throughout her course, both in university and on her placements. Michaela is a true role model and a leader and she has demonstrated this throughout her course, receiving remarkable feedback from her educators and university tutors. Michaela is an asset to CityCare and we are about to gain a skilled and dedicated newly qualified nurse when she commences her post on the 23rd February.
Michaela was able to undertake this course through CityCare's dedication to growing our own through apprenticeships.”
Michaela’s success highlights CityCare’s ongoing commitment to developing talent through apprenticeship pathways, supporting people to build rewarding careers while delivering high‑quality care to our communities.
CityCare would like to congratulate Michaela on this fantastic achievement and wish her the very best of luck at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2026.
Find all Student Nursing Times Awards 2026 shortlistees on the Student Nursing Times Awards website.
Date published: 19 February 2026
