Award Nominations

The Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society (NNECOS) Allied Health Professional Achievement Award is an annual award presented by the NNECOS to recognize achievement by allied health professionals in Northern New England

Eligibility:

• Allied health professional (non-physician care team members) working in the oncology environment in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont
• The award will recognize a project, initiative, or other contribution to oncology above and beyond a person’s normal job responsibilities and in alignment with the NNECOS mission to promote the highest quality care for patients with cancer and blood disorders in our region.

Criteria:

• Originality: The project or initiative should demonstrate creativity or a novel approach that goes beyond the nominee’s usual job responsibilities and addresses an unmet need in oncology.
• Impact on the Field/Oncology Community: The contribution should provide meaningful, measurable, or lasting benefit to patients, care teams, or the broader oncology community in Northern New England.
• Team Accomplishments: Nominations should highlight how the nominee supported collaboration, strengthened teamwork, or advanced shared goals within the oncology care community.

Nomination Process:

• Nominations are due annually by January 31 – self-nominations accepted
• Incomplete nominations will not be considered

Award:

• The recipient will be recognized and the project will be showcased at the NNECOS Spring Meeting and in NNECOS publications, as deemed appropriate
• The recipient will receive an invitation to the NNECOS Spring Meeting award presentation

Review Process:

• Recommended by the NAHPAC and approved by the Board of Directors.

Nominations are now closed for the 2026 Allied Health Professional Achievement Award.