Organization
Oncology Nursing Society
Type
Foundation
Link
Application Due Date
09-30-2026
Comments
Nomination deadline is September 30, 5:00pm E.T.
Brief Description
Purpose
Recognize excellence in cancer nursing management and administration.
Award
- $500 cash prize
- Desktop award
- ONS Congress Travel Support
- Round-trip economy airfare booked through the ONS Travel Portal
- One-night hotel stay booked through the ONS meetings department.
- Meal per diem of $90
Eligibility Criteria
This award is eligible for self-nominations. The candidate must be an active ONS member. In addition, the candidate should:
- Be a registered professional nurse
- Have at least two years of experience in oncology nursing management and/or administration
- Demonstrate leadership abilities through documentation in a letter of support from the nominee's immediate supervisor.
Application Materials
The following materials are required.
- Nominee's resume or curriculum vitae
- Nominee's personal statement
- Two (2) letters of support
Scoring Criteria
The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows.
- Candidate utilizes the ONS standards as management tools.
- Is a recognized expert in cancer nursing management for contributions at the local, state, national, and/or international level.
- Demonstrates commitment to mentorship in cancer nursing management/administration.
- Contributes to the specialty of cancer nursing administration through publications, program development, refinement of management tools, etc. .
- Demonstrates active participation in ONS at the local and/or national level.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities (documented in a letter of support from the nominee's immediate supervisor).
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize management theories and techniques.
Nomination Deadline Notice
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE SEPTEMBER 30, 5:00pm E.T. NOMINATION DEADLINE!