Dione Rogers, CNIO at Kettering General Hospital, received a letter from her "idol", New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Dione's partner wrote to the leader telling her about Dione’s digital leadership work at the Trust. Ms Ardern responded with a personal letter congratulating and on her accomplishments during the pandemic.

In her letter, the prime minister congratulated Dione, highlighting her work as a nurse, getting a Florence Nightingale Scholarship, studying for a masters degree, and "being a wife and mother to two daughters - which is an extraordinary achievement!” Ms Ardern also added that Dione’s busy life made hers "seem straightforward in comparison!"