June 2026 Honoree
Mark Millar, MSc, PGCAP, BSc (Hons), DipHE, RN, DN, QN, FHEA
The International Home Care Nurses Organization is proud to announce Mark Millar, MSc, RN, DN, QN, FHEA, as the recipient of the 2026 IHCNO DAISY Nurse Leader Award. Mark is recognized for his exceptional leadership in community nursing education, his unwavering commitment to advancing the profession, and his dedication to supporting the next generation of nurses.
As Chair of the Association of District and Community Nurse Educators (ADNE), a role he has held since 2023, Mark has become a leading advocate for community nursing education across the United Kingdom. Through his representation of ADNE at national and government-level forums, including NHS England, he has ensured that community nursing educators' expertise informs workforce planning and policy development, helping strengthen the future of nursing in community settings.
Mark has played a pivotal role in advancing educational excellence. His expertise was instrumental in developing the 2024 field-specific standards for community nursing, providing universities across the UK with a robust framework for postgraduate programs preparing nurses for advanced community practice. Widely respected by academic and clinical leaders alike, he has recently been asked to serve another term as Chair of ADNE, reflecting his colleagues' confidence and esteem.
A passionate educator and lifelong learner, Mark continually seeks to advance both his own practice and his students' learning experiences. His recent master's research explored how community nurses engage with digital innovation, and he presented the findings at the 2026 Royal College of Nursing Education Conference. Through innovative program design at City St George's, University of London, he has consistently enhanced student learning, including creating opportunities for community nursing students to participate in the 2026 IHCNO/ADNE Conference as a unique international educational experience.
Beyond education, Mark's leadership has profoundly impacted the wider nursing community. He has been instrumental in planning and delivering the 2026 IHCNO/ADNE Conference, securing an outstanding central London venue through his partnership with City St George's while maximizing delegate accessibility through exceptional stewardship of resources. His commitment extends internationally through his support of nursing colleagues in Ukraine, where he mentored academics toward their first publication in a UK journal, and in Myanmar, where he helped develop a community nursing module for student nurses whose education had been disrupted by political conflict.
Mark Millar embodies the spirit of the IHCNO DAISY Nurse Leader Award: a visionary nurse leader whose advocacy, educational leadership, innovation, and compassion strengthen community nursing, shape future generations of nurses, and advance high-quality care for individuals and families at home throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.
As Chair of the Association of District and Community Nurse Educators (ADNE), a role he has held since 2023, Mark has become a leading advocate for community nursing education across the United Kingdom. Through his representation of ADNE at national and government-level forums, including NHS England, he has ensured that community nursing educators' expertise informs workforce planning and policy development, helping strengthen the future of nursing in community settings.
Mark has played a pivotal role in advancing educational excellence. His expertise was instrumental in developing the 2024 field-specific standards for community nursing, providing universities across the UK with a robust framework for postgraduate programs preparing nurses for advanced community practice. Widely respected by academic and clinical leaders alike, he has recently been asked to serve another term as Chair of ADNE, reflecting his colleagues' confidence and esteem.
A passionate educator and lifelong learner, Mark continually seeks to advance both his own practice and his students' learning experiences. His recent master's research explored how community nurses engage with digital innovation, and he presented the findings at the 2026 Royal College of Nursing Education Conference. Through innovative program design at City St George's, University of London, he has consistently enhanced student learning, including creating opportunities for community nursing students to participate in the 2026 IHCNO/ADNE Conference as a unique international educational experience.
Beyond education, Mark's leadership has profoundly impacted the wider nursing community. He has been instrumental in planning and delivering the 2026 IHCNO/ADNE Conference, securing an outstanding central London venue through his partnership with City St George's while maximizing delegate accessibility through exceptional stewardship of resources. His commitment extends internationally through his support of nursing colleagues in Ukraine, where he mentored academics toward their first publication in a UK journal, and in Myanmar, where he helped develop a community nursing module for student nurses whose education had been disrupted by political conflict.
Mark Millar embodies the spirit of the IHCNO DAISY Nurse Leader Award: a visionary nurse leader whose advocacy, educational leadership, innovation, and compassion strengthen community nursing, shape future generations of nurses, and advance high-quality care for individuals and families at home throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.
Thank you, Mark, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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