Tom Reeve Oration Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Care
The aim of this award, which is offered by COSA, is to formally recognise a national leader resident in Australia who has made a significant contribution over a relatively long period towards cancer care through research, clinical leadership and/or community service.
COSA invites nominations for candidates for the 2010 Tom Reeve Oration Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Care. Nominations must be made by a COSA member with support from a Council Chair.
Each nomination should include:
- An explanation of the nominee's work in the area of cancer control or research
- An evaluation of the accomplishments of the nominee
- Letters of reference from two individuals from outside the nominees' institution (where applicable). These letters should contain a critical appraisal of the nominee's work
The successful nominee will be presented with a Gold Marryalyan at the COSA Annual Scientific Meeting (November) at which he/she will deliver an address highlighting appropriate aspects of their area of professional interest.
Nominations and supporting documentation should be sent by the closing date of Friday 24 September 2010.
The recipient of the 2009 Tom Reeve Oration Award is Professor Patsy Yates, Director of Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queensland University of Technology.
Previous recipients of this award include:
- Professor Lester Peters, Professor of Radiology, University or Melbourne (2008)
- Professor Martin Tattersall, Professor of Cancer Medicine, The University of Sydney (2007)
- Professor Alan Coates, Chief Executive Officer, The Cancer Council Australia (2006)
- Professor Tom Reeve, Executive Officer, the Australian Cancer Network (2005, Inaugural Award)