Call for Nominations: Jeannie Ferris Award (Australia)

The Jeannie Ferris Award recognises sector achievements in reducing inequities in cancer control across all cancers. The Jeannie Ferris Award aligns with the Australian Cancer Plan’s goal of reducing inequities across all cancers and acknowledges the contributions of consumers, health professionals and researchers in improving outcomes for all Australians.

Categories

• The Jeannie Ferris Award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving outcomes for people with cancers in two categories:
  • Category 1 – Members of the community: those with personal experience of cancer, as a person with a diagnosis of cancer; or as a community member, family member, or carer who has been involved in the support and care of people with cancer.
  • Category 2 – Health professionals and researchers: researchers and health professionals of all disciplines involved in cancer research or clinical care, including (but not limited to) specialists, primary care practitioners, nursing and allied health professionals.

Eligibility Criteria

• The nominee must be an Australian resident.
• The nomination must include a short biography of the nominee (of no more than 500 words).
• The nominee, or a member of their family, must give permission for the biographical details provided in the nomination to be used by Cancer Australia in any promotional material, should they be selected as an Awardee.
• The nomination must include two written references that support the nominee’s application.

Selection Criteria

• In no more than 500 words per question, applications must demonstrate how the nominee meets the following selection criteria:
  • How has the nominee’s work or service improved outcomes for people with cancers? Please provide specific examples.
  • How has the nominee’s contribution to people with cancer impacted a particular field, community or group? I.e., has their contribution made a local, national and/or international impact? Please provide specific examples.
  • Has the nominee’s work or service contributed to improving equity of outcomes, particularly for priority populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
  • What makes this person’s contribution outstanding? Please provide specific examples (Note: this may include contributions outside their paid work or position).

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