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Announcing the Fourth Annual CARE Award Nominations: A Celebration of Oncology Nursing Excellence

Cancer Nursing Today, a prominent platform managed by Formedics, has officially opened nominations for its Fourth Annual CARE Award, aimed at honoring exceptional oncology nurses and advanced practitioners. This award celebrates individuals who play a pivotal role in delivering vital cancer care across various stages of the patient journey.

Recognizing Dedication and Resilience in Cancer Care

Since its inception in 2023, the CARE Award has highlighted the significant impact that oncology nurses and advanced practitioners have on their patients’ lives. As healthcare professionals, they embody the values of commitment, resilience, and emotional intelligence, which are critical in providing high-quality oncology care. This year’s nomination process invites all healthcare colleagues to recognize those who demonstrate outstanding dedication in their roles within the cancer care continuum.

Helen Moran, the chief content and product officer at Formedics, expressed the importance of this award, stating, “Oncology nurses and advanced practitioners provide the clinical excellence, empathy, and continuity that are foundational to quality oncology care. With the debut of the Fourth Annual Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award, we're proud to offer a platform for healthcare professionals to honor the oncology nurses and advanced practitioners who make an immeasurable difference in countless lives every day.”

What Makes a CARE Award Recipient?

The CARE Award aims to recognize oncology professionals who exemplify the following attributes:

• - Commitment to Professional Growth: Individuals who constantly pursue knowledge enhancement and improvement in their practice.
• - Dedication to Role Modeling: Those who actively demonstrate best practice principles and serve as mentors to their peers.
• - Resilience: Professionals who navigate the inherent challenges of oncology nursing while maintaining a high standard of care.
• - Emotional Intelligence: Those who possess the ability to manage their emotions and understand the emotional responses of patients and families.

Reflecting on Past Successes

Over the past three years, the CARE Award has witnessed an outpouring of nominations highlighting the remarkable dedication of oncology nurses and practitioners. Cecilia Brown, senior managing editor of oncology at Formedics, noted, “Each year, we're proud to see the CARE Award garner heartfelt nominations that truly demonstrate the dedication, strength, resilience, and emotional intelligence of oncology nurses and advanced practitioners across the cancer care continuum.”

This year's awards will also celebrate the contributions of the recipients to their professional community. The winner will not only be recognized but will receive a prize valued at $1,000, a testament to their hard work and dedication.

Call to Action for Nominations

The nomination process encourages all healthcare professionals to think about their colleagues who embody these qualities. “If you know a colleague whose work has made a meaningful impact on patients, families, or their colleagues, I encourage you to take a moment and nominate them. Recognition matters, and sharing those stories helps highlight the incredible work that is happening in oncology care every day,” expressed Faith Selchick, the 2025 CARE Award recipient, who has witnessed the profound effect of peer recognition firsthand.

Selection Process and Key Dates

Once nominations are submitted, a blinded selection committee composed of oncology nurses and advanced practitioners will evaluate the entries to select finalists. The finalists will be announced in August 2026, followed by a public voting process that allows the community to weigh in on the final awardee.

About Cancer Nursing Today

Cancer Nursing Today serves as a vital online resource designed to unite non-physician care team members, fostering collaboration between nurses and advanced practitioners in oncology. The platform emphasizes the importance of partnership in improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life through education and shared knowledge.

About Formedics

Formedics is committed to building communities within the healthcare sector, connecting clinicians through peer-led discussions and educational content. Founded in 2024, the company encompasses numerous well-respected healthcare media brands, working to create engaging platforms for healthcare professionals.

For more information about nominations for the CARE Award, this is a fantastic opportunity for all to put forth the dedicated individuals working hard in oncology care. Let’s honor their efforts and strengthen the support within the oncology community this upcoming year!