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.
APHON Distinguished Awards
Dr. Nancy E. Kline Mentoring Award
Recognizes an APHON member who demonstrates excellence in mentoring within the APHON community.
Dr. Cheryl C. Rodgers Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice Award
Created in honor of APHON member Dr. Cheryl C. Rodgers, who was instrumental in setting standards in putting evidence into practice. Learn More
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing (JOPHON) Awards
Dianne Fochtman New Author Award
Presented to a first-time author of a manuscript accepted for publication in JOPHON in the last year and for whom this is the first or second time a manuscript has been published.
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.
Recognized at the APHON Annual Conference for their outstanding research and innovative ideas. These awards highlight the top three poster presentations and the People’s Choice, celebrating excellence in pediatric hematology/oncology nursing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Award Opportunities
The following award programs are sponsored and administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).
Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse of the Year Award
Deadline: May 1
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.
Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse of the Year Award
Deadline: November 15
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.
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.