Gemma Hutton got the title of The 2015 Young Nurse of Year last night at an awards dinner in Wellington.

The winner said that she so surprised and humbled to receive this award. She feel quite overwhelmed that my colleagues even thought to nominate me. Being acknowledged for doing something I love feels awesome.

The Young Nurse of the Year is award for a nurse under 30 who goes the extra mile and demonstrates exceptional commitment to patients and their profession. This respected title shows respect to the tough work of Gemma Hutton.
Also, doing this NZNO wants to cheer up all young nurses and help keep them in the profession and in New Zealand.

Dr Jill Clendon, NZNO spokesman, said that Gemma is a nurse with the X factor. She see the needs in the community, and gets to work straight away putting goals in place and achieving positive health outcomes.

Added that Gemma has implemented a new mum’s group, an exercise and healthy lifestyle group. She supports the St John ambulance team in Franz Josef, and all that is after work!

Also, NZNO wants to show their gratitude to the Centre for Post Graduate Nursing Studies at Otago University Christchurch for their support of the awards.