Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award

Nominations Open October 15, 2025. 

Important Dates:

Nominations Open: October 15, 2025
Nominations Due:  January 21, 2026
Applicants notified via email by: March 2026

Recipients attending the ONS Congress® will be invited to meet with Connie Henke Yarbro and will be presented with this award at the Oncology Nursing Foundation reception or other programs.  

Note: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time.  

Award: Recipient receives special recognition through a range of Oncology Nursing Foundation (ONF) platforms and a physical award. Special press recognition through ONF including, but not limited to, a feature in the ONF newsletter, a feature on the ONF website, and a press release sent to recipient’s colleagues and employer. 

Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in the mentorship of oncology nurses.  

The primary selection focus is the nominee’s contribution to mentoring oncology nurses outside what is required in their work or employment responsibilities. Nominations that do not specifically highlight the nominee’s mentoring activity outside of their employment responsibilities will not be considered.  

 

Application deadline: Registration is closed

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2025 Award Recipient

Chinomso Nwozichi, PhD, RN, CMSRN, OCN®, FAAN

Assistant Professor, Kennesaw State University, Georgia

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Past Award Winners