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Excellence in Cancer Nursing Education Award

Organization
Oncology Nursing Society
Type
Foundation
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Application Due Date
09-30-2026
Comments
Nomination deadline is September 30, 5:00pm E.T.
Purpose

Recognize excellence in cancer nursing education.

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 and an active ONS member
  • Have a minimum of two years experience in oncology education
  • Be an educator who is a recognized expert in cancer education because of his or her contributions to cancer education at the local, state, national, or international level.
Application Materials

The following materials are required.

  • Nominee's resume or curriculum vitae
  • Nominee's personal statement
  • Two (2) letters of support

The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows.

  • The nominee is an educator whose teaching in cancer education programs is consistent with the ONS/American Nurses Association Statement on the Scope and Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice and has basis in the ONS Standards of Oncology Nursing Education.
  • Educator has made contributions to cancer education at the local, state, national, or international level.
  • Educator has, in implementing cancer education programs, met the identified needs for cancer nursing education in his or her geographical area.
  • Educator implements programs that are well developed, with clearly stated objectives.
  • Content of programs is relevant to current cancer nursing practice and is well presented.
  • Educator uses relevant and appropriate evaluation methods.
  • Educator is knowledgeable in the content area, establishes a positive teacher-learner relationship, and promotes and supports cancer education
  • Educator is supportive of and contributes to the development of professional oncology nursing practice. 
Scoring Criteria

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE SEPTEMBER 30, 5:00 pm E.T. NOMINATION DEADLINE!