Honors exceptional mentorship in oncology nursing beyond normal job duties. Recipients are recognized at ONS Congress and across Oncology Nursing Foundation channels (website, newsletter, and press outreach).
Eligibility Criteria:
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Nominee is a registered nurse with at least 2 years in oncology nursing.
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Demonstrated mentorship outside employment expectations in academic, clinical, or research settings.
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Nominator submits the application; nominees may be ONS members or non-members.
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Not repeatable (an individual cannot receive this award more than once).
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Support letters: at least 2, each from a different author, detailing mentoring activities, settings (academic/clinical/research), outcomes, and how mentoring exceeded job expectations.
Funding Details:
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Recognition package (public features and press); no monetary award specified.
Deadline:
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Nominations open: October 15, 2025.
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Nominations due: January 21, 2026.
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Notifications: March 2026.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Submit via the application platform when nominations open.
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Questions: [email protected].
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