CPON/CPHON of the Year

This award recognizes a CPON or CPHON who has made significant contributions to pediatric oncology or hematology nursing; oncology nursing service; and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. The Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year will receive $1,000 and be presented with a crystal award at the Recognition Breakfast for Oncology Certified Nurses at the APHON Annual Conference. Nominees must demonstrate accomplishments in the promotion of oncology nursing certification; and oncology nursing service; as well as in one of the following areas of pediatric oncology or hematology nursing; clinical practice, education, or research. Comprehensive list on the nominee qualities can be found in the scholarship site. The two Recommendations/Letters of Reference must be from individuals other than the nominator or nominee. Only two Recommendations may be submitted; additional recommendations will not be considered. Download the nomination form at the scholarship site and send to onccnominations@oncc.org when complete. In summary, documents to be submitted are: Nomination information, biographical information, two recommendation letters.