Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026

About this Award
Blood Cancer United recognizes the extraordinary work of an oncology social worker with the Hematology-Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award presented at the opening session of the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) National Conference.

Award Criteria
· Professionalism, integrity and commitment to oncology social work
· Well developed, clinical expertise in the delivery of patient care services
· Experience and dedication to the specific needs of blood cancer patients and their caregivers
· Commitment to providing compassion care and interventions to blood cancer patients and their families
· Knowledge of and patient referral to community resources, including Blood Cancer United, and skills in advocating for the fulfillment of blood cancer patients’ and caregivers’ needs
· Professional leadership in mentoring colleagues on the identification and management of the psychosocial needs of blood cancer patients and their families
· A commitment to the goals and activities of AOSW and Blood Cancer United
· Nominee must be a member of AOSW or non-members must use stipend money toward an AOSW membership
· Nominee must have an MSW degree

Submissions must contain
  • A completed nomination form
  • Nominee's resume or curriculum vitae
  • Letters of support (minimum of two, no more than four) addressing criteria for the appropriate award from other social work professionals, co-workers, hospital administrators, or community agency representatives. The letters of support should address the nominee's demonstrated professionalism, integrity and commitment to oncology social work.

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    * Nominee (Please complete all fields)

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    * Number of years in oncology social work

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    * Number of years in hematology oncology social work

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    * Number of years involved with Blood Cancer United

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    * AOSW member since

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