2025 Navigator of the Year Award Survey

1.Please provide your contact information(Required.)

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Relationship to nominee (e.g., supervisor, peer, patient, ect...)

2.Please provide contact information for who you are nominating(Required.)

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Primary Practice area (e.g., breast, multi-site oncology, etc.)

3.Have they been Navigating for at least 2 years?

Yes

No

4.Are they an Active NCBC Member?

Yes

No

Unknown

5.Do they have other Professional Memberships outside of NCBC?

No

Unknown

Yes, Please Specify...

6.If they are required to earn additional CEUs for an additional credential, how do they obtain this education?

Attending in-person Conferences

Virtual Education

Local Educational Events

Unknown

Other, Please specify...

Instruction: Rate the extent to which the statements describe the nominee.

Section II – Compassion and Empathy

7.Demonstrates genuine concern for patients’ well-being.

8.Provides emotional support and comfort to patients and caregivers.

9.Shows patience and sound judgment in challenging situations.

Section III: Advocacy and Person-Centered Care

10.Honors patients’ needs, preferences, and cultural values.

11.Effectively facilitates communication between patients and providers.

12.Empowers informed decision-making (education, options, consent).

13.Delivers unbiased, equitable, person-centered care.

Section IV: Professionalism

15.Stays current with developments in oncology navigation and care.

16.Collaborates effectively within the multidisciplinary team and fosters an environment that improves quality and safety

17.Shares knowledge, best practices, and mentors other team members.

18.Impact Statement:
Describe a situation where the nominee empowered a patient to make an informed decision about their breast cancer care journey.

19.Prior awards and/or recognitions:
Has the nominee received any prior awards, honors, or recognitions that highlight their excellence in patient navigation or related fields? Please describe how these accolades support their selection as Navigator of the Year. (Required: proof of awards, email to aerial@breastcare.org)

20.Short Bio:
Please provide a brief bio of the nominee, including their professional background, personal interests, and any details that help us understand who they are beyond their role as a navigator.

21.Final Thoughts:
Please share any additional insights on why this nominee should be recognized as the Navigator of the Year.

22.Attestation:
I affirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and I consent to being contacted about this nomination.(Required.)

Yes

No