The Economic Times

Indian-origin UK nurse Agimol Pradeep wins Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, receives $250,000 prize

Agimol Pradeep, an Indian-origin nurse, won the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026. She received $250,000 for her work promoting organ and stem-cell donation awareness. Pradeep will use half the prize money to expand Upahaar's mission for patients needing transplants. The award recognized her leadership and impact in nursing globally. Kerala's Chief Minister highlighted the worldwide scarcity of nurses during the event.