You can follow NouZetwals via our website, social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.), or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

Currently, yes. The initiative focuses on the Mauritian health and social care sector. However, through our network of ambassadors and collaborations, NouZetwals aims to expand regionally, including the Indian Ocean region and SADC countries.

Yes. Beyond the ceremony, NouZetwals runs legacy programmes — leadership training, wellbeing support, youth engagement, and professional development — to create lasting impact.

• Volunteer: logistics, event organisation, communications, moderation, outreach, and more.
• Brand Ambassador: represent NouZetwals in your networks, promote the initiative, and encourage nominations and engagement.

All responses to the pre- and post-awards surveys are anonymous. No personal data will be published or linked to your answers.

We offer several partnership levels (Visionary, Impact, Community Allies), each providing opportunities for visibility, engagement, and tailored benefits. Please contact us via our Partners page to find out more.

• Recognise the work and dedication of care professionals
• Strengthen the sense of value, respect, and pride within the sector
• Inspire motivation, retention, and excellence
• Develop year-round programmes to support leadership, wellbeing, and professional growth

The inaugural NouZetwals ceremony is scheduled for 25 April 2026.

Anyone working in the health or social care sector (clinical, community, public, or private), students, or partner organisations can be nominated, depending on the categories open each year.

NouZetwals is the first national non-profit initiative in Mauritius dedicated to recognising and celebrating health and social care professionals. We organise a summit and awards to highlight excellence across the sector.

For general enquiries email admin@nouzetwals.org or use the Contact page.

Contact admin@nouzetwals.org or include requests on the nomination/booking form; we’ll work with you to provide reasonable adjustments.

Personal data is used only to administer entries and the event, and for marketing if consent is given. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Journalists should contact our marketing team at info@nouzetwals.org for accreditation, interview requests and the media kit.

See the Sponsors page for package options or contact edyta@nouzetwals.org to discuss bespoke opportunities.

Shortlist announcements are scheduled for 20 March 2026 and winners are announced at the ceremony on 25 April 2026 (see timeline on the Awards page).

Entries are assessed against published criteria (Impact, Innovation, Scalability, Evidence and Presentation) using a structured scoring rubric and a multi-round process.

The judging panel comprises independent experts from health, social care, academia and the third sector; full bios are on the Judges page.

Yes — you may submit the same nominee to multiple relevant categories, but tailor each entry to the specific criteria.

Read each award category description on the Awards Categories page; use the eligibility notes and the “Who can nominate and how?” guidance to match the nominee to the closest category.

Minor edits are permitted during the open entry window — you’ll receive an edit link after submission. For changes after the window closes, contact info@nouzetwals.org
(or admin@nouzetwals.org) with details. You can also use our online contact form.

Entries close on 9 January 2026. Late entries are not normally accepted, so please submit before the deadline.

Any individual, team or programme working in health & social care in Mauritius — clinical, non-clinical, volunteer, student and community roles are all welcome.

No, all nominations are free! There should not be a financial barrier to recognizing our health and social care professionals.