Nomination Process

To nominate a CAPO member for one of these Awards of Excellence, please see below:

• Nominators do not need to be CAPO members. It is the responsibility of the nominators to obtain permission from the nominee to put their name forward for the award.

• Application for the award will consist of:

• • a curriculum vitae or resume of the nominee,
  • a letter of nomination from the primary nominator summarizing the nomination submission,
  • one letter of reference from individuals familiar with the nominee’s contributions. The letter of nomination will specifically state why the nominee is deserving of the award by providing evidence for how the individual has contributed to the enhancement of psychosocial oncology in Canada, through their scientific and research endeavors, clinical practice, or education or policy (depending on award they are being nominated for).
  • It is the responsibility of the nominators to obtain permission from the nominee to put their name forward for the award (letter or email).

• Dates to submit completed nomination packages for 2026 is April 10, 2026. Once determined they must be submitted online the Chair(s) of the Awards Committee (c/o the CAPO office), using the buttons below.

• Nominations and supporting documentation can be submitted in either French or English.

• In the event of multiple nominees, the Awards Committee will invite members of the CAPO Board (barring those with conflicts of interest) to vote in order to attain a recipient of the award. In the event of a tie vote, the last three CAPO past presidents, excluding the immediate past president (who are clear of any conflict of interest) will review the tied nominations and vote amongst themselves to select a winner.

• If no suitable recipients are nominated, no award will be given.

• There is no monetary value to these awards.

• Click here to view the Excellence Awards Terms of Reference.

CAPO Award for Clinical Excellence

This award shall be presented by the Awards Committee and the Board of Directors of the association to a CAPO member in recognition of outstanding clinical contributions to the field of psychosocial oncology in Canada.

1. The recipient will have made his or her contributions as a practitioner in applied psychosocial work in oncology;

2. Nominees must be registered or licensed to practice in their field, and have been practicing in the field of psychosocial oncology for a minimum of 5 years;

3. Nominees must demonstrate outstanding clinical contributions to psychosocial oncology. The award focuses on the distinctive contribution made in providing or developing services to patients and families; and/or in clinical supervision of others.

4. Award recipients must register and attend the annual CAPO conference (in person or virtually) in order to be eligible.

Innovation and sustained successful clinical service should be what distinguishes the recipient of this award.