Award Nomination Guidelines

LEAD is pleased to announce a call for nominations. The LEAD faculty have developed the below criteria to recognize women leaders in hematology/oncology.

There will be 2 awards presented at the LEAD conference in Santa Monica this October.

Woman Oncologist of the Year

This award will honor a senior professional who is a respected individual in her field and who has modeled excellence in leadership. This woman exhibits strong business acumen and the ability to share her skills with others.

• Individual must be a practicing physician
• Individual who has empowered other women in hematology/oncology
• Individual who has been prominently published
• Individual who has excelled at mentoring or coaching other women or colleagues
• Individual who helps to advance other women to leadership positions
• Individual who advocates for gender equity in the workplace
• Individual who contributes to discussions on personal care issues such as work-life balance, relationship wellness, interpersonal dynamics, etc.

Rising Star

• Individual must be a practicing physician
• Individual who is in the early stages of her career (Less than 7 years post fellowship)
• Individual who demonstrates commitment to excellence
• Individual who has been published
• Individual who contributes to her current institution, in various areas
• Individual who is committed to transforming the current norm and/or advocating for gender equality
• Individual who is currently holding leadership positions or is a committee member either at her institution or a society