This award recognizes nurses who are committed to oncology nursing. Every year, up to 150 applicants will receive a free registration for an ONCC certification examination or renewal by Option 1 (ILNA Points). The non-transferable awards must be used for an ONCC certification registration for the year awarded. Nominations must be submitted by between July 1 - September 15 for awards valid in the following year.

Deadline: September 15 (for a test or renewal in the following year)

Award Criteria

Candidates must demonstrate dedication to oncology nursing and a commitment to obtaining or renewing oncology nursing certification.

Application Instructions

Complete and submit the online application form. The form requests brief demographic and biographical information, as well as an essay of up to 200 words describing how certification will help you achieve your goals. Please be prepared to complete the Application Form in one sitting. The form should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. A confirmation page will appear once you submit the form. if you do not see a confirmation page, you have not submitted the form. Please go back and review your answers to be sure there are no errors.

1. Incomplete or late entries will not be considered.
2. All decisions of the ONCC Recognition Subcommittee and Board of Directors are final.
3. Members of the ONCC Recognition Subcommittee and Board of Directors are not eligible to be nominees or to nominate individuals.
4. Award recipients must agree to be recognized on the website or other publications approved by ONCC. Excerpts of essays may be reprinted in ONCC materials.

If you encounter any problems, please contact ONCC.