AWARDS INFORMATION

Congratulations to the 2007 Award Winners!
       Wendy WT Lam PhD - 2007 Hiroomi Kawano New Investigator Award
       Joan Bloom PhD - 2007 Bernard Fox Memorial Award
       Uwe Koch MD, PhD - 2007 Arthur M. Sutherland Award

Noemi Fisman Award for Lifetime Clinical Excellence - new in 2008!
Hiroomi Kawano New Investigator Award
Bernard Fox Memorial Award
Arthur M. Sutherland Award and Memorial Lecture

Noemi Fisman Award for Lifetime Clinical Excellence

This award, being given for the first time in 2008, honors the memory of Noemi Fisman, a psychologist from Buenos Aires who, as a child and adult psychologist, developed the first psychosocial services and education efforts in Argentina. She was a member of the IPOS Board of Directors and recognized the importance of extending work in psycho-oncology to an international level. She epitomizes the importance of clinician-educators in the field of psycho-oncology. IPOS seeks to honor Dr. Fisman’s memory by awarding a clinician-educator from the international psycho-oncology community.

Purpose
The Noemi Fisman Award for Lifetime Clinical Excellence in Psycho-oncology is presented to a clinician in recognition of outstanding clinical contributions to the field of psycho-oncology. This award will be presented for the first time at the 10th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology in Madrid, Spain in June 2008, and the award recipient will be asked to speak briefly after the award is given.

Eligibility
Nominees must demonstrate outstanding clinical contributions to the field of psycho-oncology. Additionally, candidates must be licensed and actively practicing in the field of psycho-oncology for a minimum of 10 years.

To nominate an IPOS or community member for this award, please send the following nomination materials to IPOS Headquarters:

• a curriculum vitae (or resume) of the nominee;
• a letter of nomination from a professional that specifically states why the nominee is deserving of the award by providing evidence for how the individual has contributed to the enhancement of psycho-oncology clinical care; and
• a letter of nomination from a client that specifically states why the nominee is deserving of the award by providing evidence for how the individual has contributed to the enhancement of psycho-oncology clinical care.

Click Here to Download an Award Nomination Form

Deadline - 14 March 2008
Please nominate an IPOS or community member by submitting the nominee’s curriculum vitae (or resume) and the two specified letters of nomination to IPOS Headquarters. Click here to e-mail your nomination.

Nominations for the 2008 award will be accepted until 14 March 2008.

Hiroomi Kawano New Investigator Award

Purpose
The Kawano Award is presented to a new investigator (who has achieved qualification within the past 5 years) for outstanding research contributions in psych-oncology. This award will be presented at the 10th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology in Madrid, Spain in June 2008. This award is sponsored by the Hiroomi Kawano Foundation in Japan.

Eligibility
Candidates must be within five (5) years of completing their graduate training, fellowship or equivalent specialist training (defined as a PhD or MD degree or equivalent). The successful candidate will be invited to submit an original manuscript for publication in the journal Psycho-Oncology. The announcement of the award will be made at the 10th World Congress.

For award consideration, please send the following nomination materials to IPOS Headquarters:

• a nomination letter (confidential) by a Full Member of any National Psycho-Oncology Society or an Active Member of IPOS;
• a complete curriculum vitae, with details of specific termination dates of degrees and post-graduate training;
• a statement from the nominee, not to exceed 500 words, that highlights significant research accomplishments in the area of psycho-oncology; and
• copies of up to four reprints of publications that represent the candidate’s work in the area.

Click Here to Download an Award Nomination Form

Deadline - 14 March 2008
Please nominate a New Investigator by submitting the nominee’s curriculum vitae (or resume), a letter of nomination, the nominee’s statement of accomplishment and up to four publications of the nominee’s work to IPOS Headquarters.
Click here to e-mail your nomination.

Nominations for the 2008 award will be accepted until 14 March 2008.

Please note: Only Full Members of any National Psycho-Oncology Society or Active Members of IPOS may nominate someone for the Kawano Award.

Bernard Fox Memorial Award

Purpose
The Fox Award is to honor an IPOS or community member who has made an outstanding contribution (practice, education, research, and leadership) to the field of psycho-oncology. This award will be presented at the 10th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology in Madrid, Spain in June 2008, and the award recipient will be asked to speak after the award is given. The award recipient is also invited to publish his/her lecture in the official journal of IPOS, Psycho-Oncology.

Eligibility
To nominate an IPOS or community member for this award, please send the following to IPOS Headquarters:

• a curriculum vitae (or resume) of the nominee;
• a letter of nomination that specifically states why the nominee is deserving of the award by providing evidence for how the individual has contributed to the enhancement of psycho-oncology; and
• three letters of reference (optional).

Click Here to Download an Award Nomination Form

Deadline - 14 March 2008
Please nominate an IPOS or community member by submitting the nominee’s curriculum vitae (or resume), a letter of nomination and three letters of reference (optional) to IPOS Headquarters. Click here to e-mail your nomination.

Nominations for the 2008 award will be accepted until 14 March 2008.

Arthur M. Sutherland Award and Memorial Lecture

Purpose
The Arthur M. Sutherland Award is to honor an individual who has achieved a lifetime achievement in the field of psycho-oncology. This award will be presented at the 10th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology in Madrid, Spain in June 2008, and the award recipient will be asked to speak after the award is given. The award recipient is also invited to publish his/her lecture in the official journal of IPOS, Psycho-Oncology.

Eligibility
To nominate an IPOS or community member for this award, please send the following to IPOS Headquarters:

• a curriculum vitae (or resume) of the nominee;
• a letter of nomination that specifically states why the nominee is deserving of the award by providing evidence of the individuals lifetime achievements in the field of psycho-oncology; and
• three letters of reference (optional).

Click Here to Download an Award Nomination Form

Deadline - 14 March 2008
Please nominate an IPOS or community member by submitting the nominee’s curriculum vitae (or resume), a letter of nomination and three letters of reference (optional) to IPOS Headquarters. Click here to e-mail your nomination.

Nominations for the 2008 award will be accepted until 14 March 2008.