AOSW Professional Recognition Awards
ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORKERS ARE SPECIAL PEOPLE!
HELPING PATIENTS, FAMILIES, COLLEAGUES AND COMMUNITIES
We need your help to identify three very special oncology social workers to be recognized at the Annual Conference! AOSW presents three national awards every year, each sponsored by a National Organization. The three awards are the Oncology Social Worker of the Year, Leadership in Oncology Social Work, and the Neuro-Oncology Social Worker of the Year. The recipients receive a monetary award and a special plaque at the Awards Luncheon at the conference. To read about previous recipients, click here.
As president-elect of AOSW it is my honor to chair the committee that reviews the nominations for two of these awards and forwards nominations for the Neuro-Oncology Social Worker to the National Brain Tumor Foundation. Please take time to think about a colleague, a mentor and even yourself and nominate someone who meets the criteria presented below. All materials will be available this year for submitting applications online and only electronic submissions will be accepted! Submission deadline for all award nominations was January 25, 2008. Submissions are now closed.
The Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award
This award recognizes an exceptional member of AOSW who, in the day-to-day delivery of compassionate service, is a model for the profession. This award is sponsored by the Association of Oncology Social Work through generous donations of supporters, including our own members.
The criteria for this award are:
- Professionalism, integrity and commitment to oncology social work
- Well developed clinical expertise in the delivery of patient care services
- Knowledge of community resources and skills in advocating for the fulfillment of patient and family needs
- Collaboration skills which facilitate the development and implementation of programs, services or policies impacting patient care
- The ability to communicate psychosocial issues and interventions to others through educational presentations and/or supervisory activities
- Commitment to the goals and activities of AOSW
- Nominee must be an active member of AOSW
- Nominee must have either a BSW or MSW degree
The Leadership in Oncology Social Work Award
This award recognizes an exceptional member of AOSW who has significantly contributed to the field of oncology social work and demonstrated leadership through administration, education, clinical practice or research. This award is sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
The criteria for this award are:
- Professionalism, integrity and commitment to oncology social work
- Program planning skills which have a positive impact on patient care
- Leadership in the field of oncology social work
- Conceptual and implementation skills which impact on program/policy development in a broad sense for the individuals with cancer and their families
- Ability to advance the state of the art of oncology social work through education, research, publications or individual consultation
- Demonstrated commitment to the goals and activities of AOSW through active participation in the organization
- Nominee must be an active member of AOSW
- Nominee must have MSW degree
The Neuro-Oncology Social Work of the Year Award
This award is presented to a hospital-based oncology social worker who provides innovative and compassionate services to brain tumor patients and their families. This award is sponsored by the National Brain Tumor Foundation.
The criteria for this award are:
- Professionalism, integrity and commitment to oncology social work
- Well developed clinical expertise in the delivery of patient care services
- Knowledge of community resources and skills in advocating for the fulfillment of patient and family needs
- Awareness of the needs of brain tumor patients and their families
- Commitment to providing compassion care and interventions to brain tumor patients and their families
- Commitment to the goals and activities of AOSW and the National Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF)
- Nominee must be an active member of AOSW
- Nominee must have MSW degree
TO APPLY: Submissions are now closed!
- Complete nomination form by clicking on one of the following links:
• The Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award
• The Leadership in Oncology Social Work Award
• The Neuro-Oncology Social Work of the Year Award
- Send the nominee's resume or curriculum vitae via email to mmetz1@hfhs.org
- Provide letters of reference (no more than four) addressing criteria for the appropriate award from other social work professionals, co-workers, hospital administrators, or community agency representatives, via email to mmetz1@hfhs.org
All materials must be received via email to mmetz1@hfhs.org by January 25, 2008.
Contact Marta Metz with application questions:
mmetz1@hfhs.org
313-916-3975
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