The ESMO Women for Oncology Award recognises an ESMO member or a recognised institution that has significantly contributed to supporting the career of women working in oncology.
2022 – Fatima Cardoso, Portugal
The 2022 ESMO Women for Oncology Award was presented to Fatima Cardoso, Director of the Breast Unit of the Champalimaud Clinical Center (CCC) in Lisbon, Portugal for her outstanding commitment to oncology and patients. Cardoso forged her way in oncology, becoming a role model to a whole generation of women working in oncology in Portugal and beyond.
Previous recipients of the ESMO Women for Oncology Award
- Rebecca Dent, Singapore (2021)
- Caroline Robert, France (2020)
- Cristiana Sessa, Switzerland (2019)
- Margaret Foti, USA (2018)
- Frances Shepherd, Canada (2017)
- Sumitra Thongprasert, Thailand (2016)
- Enriqueta Felip, Spain (2015)
Nomination and selection process
Nominations may be made by any ESMO member (except undergraduate medical or science student members). Candidates may not nominate themselves.
Candidate eligibility criteria
- Be an individual, recognised institution or organisation that has made a significant contribution to supporting the career development of women working in oncology by promoting a merit-based working environment, fostering an environment for equality, implementing mentoring programmes or by facilitating personal-professional life balance.
- Be an ESMO member (applies when nominating individuals)
- Be an oncology professional from across the academic, research or clinical oncology environment (applies when nominating individuals)
- Have not previously received the ESMO Women for Oncology Award
- Have not received any other Award from ESMO within the last five (5) years
- Not be a current or recent (last two years) member of either the ESMO Executive Board, ESMO Council or the ESMO Nomination Committee
Final selection is made by the Selection Committee: ESMO President, ESMO President-Elect, ESMO Past-President, Chair of the ESMO Nomination Committee.