CAPhO Awards

In 2024, CAPhO released its Competencies for Oncology Pharmacists in Canada. The competencies describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by oncology pharmacists in Canada and are broken into five pillars. In celebration of its release, CAPhO is proud to announce a one-time award available to pharmacists who demonstrate how they apply the competencies into their daily practice.

This award is given to an individual or group to recognize an initiative in oncology aimed at fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. There is one award available annually and it consists of a $500 cash reward.

This award was established to recognize long-serving members who have made ongoing contributions to the success of CAPhO. The award is available annually and consists of a $1,500 cash reward, a certificate and a $2,000 travel grant to attend the annual CAPhO Conference. For the 2026 recipient, the travel grant will be to attend CAPhO Conference 2026.

This award is given in recognition of a project or innovation in oncology pharmacy that aims to provide person-centered care or improve health promotion and advocacy. There are two awards available annually, open to both oncology pharmacists and pharmacy technicians / assistants. It consists of a $1,000 cash reward and a certificate.

CAPhO members volunteer many hours to the Association as part of our efforts to improve oncology pharmacy practice. Each year, one member will be recognized for their contribution with a Volunteer Recognition Award. Open to both oncology pharmacists and pharmacy technicians / assistants.

This award was established to recognize a CAPhO member who has promoted oncology pharmacy through mentorship or preceptorship and/or who has sought student engagement within the profession. The award is available annually and consists of a $500 cash reward, a certificate and a $2,000 travel grant to participate in the annual CAPhO Conference. For the 2026 recipient, the travel grant will be to attend CAPhO Conference 2026.

This award was established to recognize pharmacy student members and their contributions to the area of oncology pharmacy. The award is available annually and consists of a $500 cash reward, a certificate and a $2,000 travel grant to participate in the annual CAPhO Conference. For the 2026 recipient, the travel grant will be to attend CAPhO Conference 2026.

This award was established to recognize a Pharmacy Technician / Assistant and their contributions to oncology pharmacy by working towards excellence of practice beyond traditional roles. Open only to Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, it is available annually and consists of a $500 cash reward, a certificate and a $2,000 travel grant to participate in the annual CAPhO Conference.