Call for Nominations for NAACCR Member Awards, Due February 24th
In March, the NAACCR Board of Directors considers nominations for two of the most prestigious awards in the cancer surveillance community, the Calum Muir and Constance L. Percy awards. This year, for the first time, the Board is also accepting nominations for the Spirit Award for New Volunteer Excellence. These awards, described below, are presented at the NAACCR Annual Conference in June. Please take the time and nominate a NAACCR member who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to cancer surveillance. Please include information about why you think your nominated candidate should be considered for the award. This information will be distributed to the Board and serve as the basis for voting.
Nominations should be submitted via for on the NAACCR Member Awards page no later than February 24, 2026.
Please note that current Board Members while not excluded from consideration, are by tradition, deferred from consideration until after their term has been completed.
The Calum Muir Award
The purpose of the Calum Muir Award is to honor someone who has made long-term, substantive contributions in cancer registration. Preference is for the recipient to be an active member of NAACCR with a long-term commitment to the organization. The intent is that it is not a posthumous award. The award will be bestowed at the NAACCR Annual Conference to a recipient selected by the Board of Directors.
The Constance L. Percy Award for Distinguished Service
The purpose of the Constance L. Percy Award for Distinguished Service is to recognize an individual who contributed exceptional volunteer service to NAACCR during the past 12 months or sustained current and long-term contributions to the organization. The award may be bestowed once each year, usually at the NAACCR Annual Conference, to a recipient selected by the Board of Directors. More than one award may be given in any year. No limit is placed on the number of times an individual may be recognized by a Constance L. Percy Award for Distinguished Service.
NEW! The Spirit Award for New Volunteer Excellence
The Spirit Award for New Volunteer Excellence celebrates new volunteers who have brought fresh energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to their NAACCR volunteer service within the last two years. This award recognizes the exceptional contributions of newer volunteers who have made a meaningful impact in our community. are open to all members of the organization, but they must have newly engaged in volunteer activities within the past two years.
Thank you for your participation!
Karen
Karen Knight
Executive Director
North American Association of Central Cancer Registries
2050 West Iles Ave., Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704
E-mail: kknight@naaccr.org
Telephone: 217-698-0800 Ext. 119
Fax: 217-698-0188