Thank you for nominating a colleague or yourself for the Rising Star Award.
The Rising Star Award in Cancer Patient Education recognizes an emerging professional who is making meaningful early-career contributions to cancer patient education. This award honors an AACE member with fewer than 10 years of experience who demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the needs of patients with cancer, survivors, caregivers, families, and communities.
The award acknowledges individuals who are creating, improving, implementing, sustaining, or disseminating cancer patient education programs, materials, tools, or services. The Rising Star Award celebrates emerging leaders who are advancing the visibility, quality, accessibility, and value of patient education within healthcare institutions, community settings, academic programs, and professional organizations.
View the full description and eligibility requirements and selection criteria on the AACE website before applying.
Instructions
For your nomination, please complete the following information by Monday, 3 August 2026. Supporting documentation should include: a nomination letter, the nominee's CV or résumé, letters of support from colleagues, samples of cancer patient education materials, and evidence of impact. To review the full description of supporting documentation, visit the AACE website.
This award comes with one complimentary registration to the 2026 International Cancer Education Conference (ICEC) and a crystal award will be presented during ICEC in Cleveland, OH, USA.