Abstract Awards
CANO/ACIO-Merck Lectureship Award
Sponsored by

The CANO/ACIO-Merck Lectureship was established to recognize excellence in clinical practice. The speaker for this annual lecture is chosen from those CANO/ACIO members whose abstracts have been accepted for oral presentation at the annual CANO/ACIO conference. Particular emphasis is given to abstracts that present innovative nursing interventions, unique methods of application of theory in practice, or show initiatives for improving patients’ quality of life.
The
award includes the opportunity to present a special plenary lecture at the
CANO/ACIO conference, an honorarium and travel and accommodation expenses, and
conference registration. This paper will also be published in CONJ.
Helene Hudson Memorial Lectureship Award (Amgen Oncology)
Sponsored by

CANO/ACIO and Amgen have established a memorial lectureship in honour of Helene Hudson. The presenter for this lectureship is also selected from CANO/ACIO members who have submitted abstracts for oral presentation at the annual CANO/ACIO conference. This inspirational lectureship is awarded to the abstract which best promotes the spirit and vision of oncology nursing.The award includes the opportunity to present a special plenary lecture at the CANO/ACIO conference, an honorarium, travel and accommodation expenses, and conference registration. This paper will also be published in CONJ.
CANO-ACIO-Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Award For Excellence in Neuro-Oncology Nursing
Sponsored by

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is pleased to present an award
to acknowledge the exemplary work of nurses through the establishment of an
award of excellence in neuro-oncology nursing. The purpose of this award is to
promote the dissemination of information related to the nursing care of
children/adults/families with brain tumours, and is given to support oncology
nurses in continuing education activities.
This award will be presented to a
CANO/ACIO member who presents the best paper or poster in the area of neuro-oncology
nursing at the annual CANO/ACIO conference. The presentation may reflect
clinical practice, education or research related to the neuro-oncology
population.
The award, which will be presented at the CANO/ACIO annual
conference consists of an honorarium ($1,500) to be used to support the
recipient's continuing education and a framed recognition certificate.
CANO/Ovarian Cancer Canada Award for Excellence in Gynecology Oncology Nursing
Sponsored by

Ovarian Cancer Canada has
established this award to acknowledge the exemplary work of nurses in gynecology-oncology
nursing with a focus on ovarian cancer. The purpose of this award is to promote
the dissemination of information related to the nursing care of women with
ovarian cancer or their families.
- This
award will be presented to a CANO/ACIO member who presents the best paper or
poster in the area of gynecology-oncology nursing with an ovarian cancer focus
at the annual CANO/ACIO conference.
- The
presentation may reflect clinical practice, education or research related to
the ovarian cancer population.
- The
award, which will be presented at the closing ceremonies at the annual
conference, consists of an honorarium ($1,500) and a framed recognition
certificate.
Manitoba Chapter of CANO/ACIO Poster Award
Sponsored by the CANO/ACIO Manitoba Chapter
The Manitoba Chapter of CANO/ACIO is pleased to present the poster award, which will be awarded to the best poster of the CANO/ACIO Conference. The award will be presented during the closing ceremonies.