Enhancing and advancing nursing practice through educational awards

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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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Latest News

The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario Celebrates Cheryl Forchuk’s Appointment to the Order of Canada

Toronto, ON – The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) proudly congratulates Dr. Cheryl Forchuk on her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest civilian honours. Dr. Forchuk is a Distinguished University Professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing at …

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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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A Message from the President

RNFOO needs your support.

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Thank you to our 2025 Gala Platinum Sponsor: