Awards

Awards & Recognition

APHON Member Award Opportunities

APHON members are eligible for awards that are presented to pediatric hematology/oncology nurses who have been recognized as going above and beyond in their participation in APHON. Grant and scholarship opportunities are available to support continued education, research and evidence based practice in pediatric hematology/oncology nursing.

  • Local Chapter Annual Incentive Contest

    The local chapter incentive contest encourages local chapters to focus on achieving goals in a designated area each year. Every chapter is eligible and is encouraged to participate in the incentive contest.

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  • Local Chapter Community Service Award

    Recognizes a local chapter that has made a significant contribution to the community.

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  • Local Chapter Excellence Award

    Recognizes a local APHON chapter that has excelled in promoting the mission, vision, and goals of the association.

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  • Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Instructor of the Year Award

    Recognizes an APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Instructor who positively impacts the students they teach and the patients and families they serve by demonstrating leadership and excellence in the classroom.

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  • Dr. Cheryl C. Rodgers Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice Award

    Dr. Cheryl C. Rodgers Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice Award Established in 2018, this award was created in honor of APHON member Dr. Cheryl C. Rodgers…

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  • APHON Early Career Researcher Award

    Given to an early career nurse scientist.

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  • APHON Distinguished Researcher Award

    Given to a member who has excelled as a nurse scientist.

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  • APHON Counts Writing Award

    Given to recognize contributing authors of APHON Counts.

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  • JOPHON Writing Award

    Awarded to a first author of a manuscript accepted for publication in the journal in the last year and who has had three or more manuscripts published previously.

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  • Dianne Fochtman New Author Award

    Presented to a first-time author of a manuscript accepted for publication in JOPON in the last year and for whom this is the first or second time a manuscript has been published.

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  • APHON Excellence in Patient/Family Education Award

    Recognizes an APHON member who is an outstanding patient and family educator and has developed proven practices that help patients and families understand the disease they face.

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  • Jean Fergusson Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Practice Award

    Recognizes a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse for compassion and expertise in clinical nursing practice and for actively incorporating research and new ideas into clinical practice.

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  • Jean Fergusson Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Education Award

    Recognizes an outstanding educator in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing through demonstration of proficiency, professional contributions to the field, and positive teacher-learner relationships.

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  • Dr. Patricia Greene Leadership Award

    Presented to an APHON member who has demonstrated excellence in service to and leadership of APHON in a given year.

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  • Dr. Casey Hooke Distinguished Service Award

    Presented to an APHON member who has demonstrated excellence in service to and leadership of APHON.

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  • Dr. Nancy E. Kline Mentoring Award

    Recognizes an APHON member who demonstrates excellence in mentoring.

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External Award Opportunities

The following are award programs that are administered by other organizations within the pediatric hematology/oncology nursing community.

Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse & Certified  of the Year Award

Recognizes the outstanding achievements of a CPON® or CPHON® in the areas of pediatric oncology nursing, oncology nursing service, and promotion of oncology nursing certification. The CPON® of the Year award is sponsored and administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

Visit the ONCC website to learn how to apply

Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse of the Year Award

Recognizes a BMTCN® who has made significant contributions to BMT nursing; BMT nursing service; and who has supported and promoted BMT nursing and/or oncology nursing certification. The BMTCN® of the Year award is sponsored and administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.

Visit the ONCC website to learn how to apply

Roberta Scofield Memorial Certification Award

Recognizes nurses who are committed to oncology nursing. Up to 150 applicants will receive a free registration for an ONCC certification examination or renewal by Option 1 (ILNA Points). The non-transferrable awards must be used for an ONCC certification registration for the year awarded.

Visit the ONCC website to learn how to apply