Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award
Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award recognizes oncology nurse mentors for one-on-one guidance beyond routine work that advances nurses’ professional and personal growth.
Funder: Oncology Nursing Foundation
Due Dates: January 21, 2026 (2026 application due) | October 15, 2026 (Nominations open) | January 8, 2027 (Nominations due) | March 2027 (Notification by email)
Funding Amounts: Physical award and public recognition through Oncology Nursing Foundation platforms
Summary: Recognizes exceptional one-on-one oncology nursing mentorship that advances nurses’ professional and personal growth beyond routine employment responsibilities.
Key Information: Nominees whose mentoring focuses primarily on multiple-mentee or cohort programs are not eligible.
Description
The Oncology Nursing Foundation administers this award to recognize and support excellence in mentoring oncology nurses in academic, clinical, and research settings. Its primary selection focus is the nominee’s mentoring contribution outside ordinary work or employment responsibilities. The Foundation defines mentorship as exceptional influence, guidance, or direction that significantly affects other oncology nurses’ professional and personal growth.
The award celebrates individual mentoring relationships rather than funding a research project. Qualities emphasized include active listening, support, empathy, oncology nursing expertise, constructive feedback, and personal interest in mentees. Mentors serve as role models and coach mentees to discover their own insights and solutions. Nominations must demonstrate both the mentor’s distinctive qualities and the outcomes of the mentoring relationships.
