The OCN of the Year Award recognizes an OCN who has made significant contributions to oncology nursing and oncology nursing service; and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. Nominees must demonstrate accomplishments in the promotion of oncology nursing certification; and oncology nursing service; as well as in one of the following areas of oncology nursing; clinical practice, education, or research. Nominees must be OCN-certified at the time of nomination and award presentation. Nominees must have current, active, unencumbered RN licensure, or equivalent foreign credentials. Each nomination must include completed nomination information, biographical information, and two recommendations or letters of reference. The two recommendations or letters of reference must be from individuals other than the nominator or nominee. Please visit the award's website for more information.