The Princess Srinagarindra Award Foundation was established in commemoration of the Centenary Birthday Anniversary of Her Royal Highness The Late Princess Srinagarindra Mahidol in 2000 in recognition of her exemplary contribution toward progress and advancement in the field of Nursing and Social Services. The primary purpose of the establishment of the Foundation is to confer the Princess Srinagarindra Award. The award is conferred annually upon an individual registered nurse or registered midwife or group of registered nurses or group of registered midwives who have made a significant contribution, through direct care, research, education or management, within the nursing or midwifery profession and/or for the development of the nursing or midwifery profession.