2022 Award and Scholarship Recipients
Leadership in Oncology Social Work
Sandra Johnson
This $1,000 award recognizes an exceptional member of AOSW who has significantly contributed to the field of oncology social work and demonstrated leadership through administration, education, clinical practice or research. This award also provides up to $1,500 in reimbursements for hotel, travel, and conference registration.
Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award
Amy Corveleyn
Sponsored by Cancer Support Community
This award recognizes an exceptional member of AOSW who, in the day-to-day delivery of compassionate service, is a model for the profession. The award is sponsored by the Cancer Support Community and through the generous donations of supporters, including AOSW members.
Go2Foundation for Lung Cancer's Social Worker of the Year Award
Stacey Papacostas
Sponsored by the Go2Foundation for Lung Cancer
The Go2Foundation for Lung Cancer is pleased to support this award. The Go2Foundation for Lung Cancer recognizes the work and importance of social workers in the lives of people at risk for lung cancer, those diagnosed and their loved ones. This award, given annually, recognizes dedication to the lung cancer community and field of oncology social work. The award comes with a $1,500 stipend that covers conference registration, hotel/airfare, and membership fees for non-members.
AOSW Volunteer Social Worker of the Year Award
Chelsea Kroll
Established to honor AOSW volunteers, this $1,000 award provides complimentary registration to AOSW Conference and an annual opportunity to recognize an exceptional, experienced oncology social worker and active volunteer of AOSW. Only AOSW Board or Committee Members can nominate someone for the Volunteer of the Year Award; the Awards Committee cannot nominate anyone for this award. The award is presented to an oncology social worker who, in the day-to-day delivery of compassionate service, is a model for the profession itself. This award is supported through contributions to AOSW.
Kim Lawson Scholarship
Catherine Wilsnack
Established to honor AOSW President, Kim Lawson, this $1,000 scholarship defrays the cost of conference attendance for an AOSW member who has demonstrated commitment to the profession, including pursuing a PhD or DSW as part of your professional development. The scholarship is supported through generous donations of supporters, including our own members.
Naomi Stearns Scholarship
Michelle Mohn
Established to honor the first AOSW President, Naomi Stearns, this $1,000 scholarship defrays the cost of conference attendance for a member who has demonstrated commitment to the profession, including AOSW activity. The scholarship is supported through generous donations of supporters, including our own members.
2022 Conference Scholarship Recipients
Christine Brome
Jennifer Hill Buehrer
Ting Guan
Shari Robesky
Qi Chen