Catriona Keye of Scholarstown Family Practice has been named winner of the Women in Healthcare Award at the Private Healthcare Awards 2026, recognised for a body of work that is transforming women's healthcare in Ireland through clinical leadership, educational innovation, and research excellence that is advancing standards of care and driving meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.

Keye's submission stood out for the clarity and conviction of its commitment to women's health. An evidence-based approach to patient care, combined with a thoughtful focus on education and the development of future leaders in women's health, gave judges a clear picture of a healthcare professional who understands that lasting improvement in healthcare outcomes requires investment in people and practice simultaneously.

Her ability to balance innovation, holistic care, data, and patient experience within the specific demands of advanced nursing practice reflects a standard of healthcare leadership and management that extends well beyond the individual clinic. By breaking new ground in advanced nursing practice while improving healthcare professional capability across the sector, Keye has demonstrated that women in healthcare leadership can drive systemic change as effectively as they deliver individual patient care.

Strong testimonials and supporting evidence gave the submission additional credibility, reinforcing a narrative of consistent, purposeful contribution to women's health that judges found both compelling and clearly evidenced.

Judges were direct in their assessment. "Catriona Keye's submission stood out for its clear commitment to women's health, combining evidence based practice with a thoughtful approach to patient care and education. The judges particularly valued her focus on developing future leaders in women's health, alongside strong testimonials and supporting evidence. Her ability to balance innovation, holistic care, data and the patient experience makes this a compelling example of leadership in healthcare," the panel stated.

The Private Healthcare Awards 2026 ceremony took place on 2 October 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

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