Inclusion in Action: Cancer Pharmacy Champion – EDI award nominations 2026

Inclusion in Action: Cancer Pharmacy Champion – EDI award nominations

We’re pleased to launch the BOPA EDI Excellence Award, recognising individuals and teams who are actively advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in cancer pharmacy.

This award celebrates individuals and teams trying to make differences for the underserved population, by removing barriers, addressing inequalities, and improving access, experience and outcomes.

Who should you nominate?
Colleagues who are:

  • Improving care for patients experiencing inequalities
  • Embedding inclusive practices into everyday work
  • Driving change across teams or services

This might include work on language access, culturally sensitive care, addressing socioeconomic barriers, improving services for LGBTQ+ patients, supporting patients with disabilities, or tackling racial and ethnic disparities in cancer outcomes.

How to nominate:
Send us:

  • Your details
  • Nominee name(s) and email (with consent)
  • A supporting statement (up to 500 words) describing how the nominee has championed equity, diversity and inclusion in their practice

Take a moment to recognise those helping make cancer care more equitable, their work deserves to be seen.

To nominate, CLICK HERE, or head to this link: https://www.bopa.org.uk/bopa-edi-excellence-award/

The window for nomination will stay open until 31st July 2026.

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