The Oncology Social Worker of the Year Award was established to provide an annual opportunity to recognize an exceptional member of FSOSW. 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. The individual should be a full member in good standing of the Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers. In addition to having qualifications such as personal and professional integrity, this individual should effectively advocate for programs and policies to meet the psychosocial needs of oncology patients. He or she should be able to relate and work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the public knowledge of Oncology Social Work.

2006 – Irma Bernales, LCSW
2005 – Cathy Soriano, LCSW
2004 – Michele Delafranconi, LCSW
2003 – Gale Smith, LCSW
2002 – Christina Austin – Valere, MSW
2001 – Jennifer Maggiore, LCSW
2000 – Victoria Pearson, LCSW
1999 – Bettye Bradshaw, LCSW
1998 – Zelda Demmel, MSW
1997 – Kimberly Kauss-Barrio, LCSW
1996 – Carolyn Parker, LCSW
1995 – Judith Zucker, LCSW
1994 – Linda Scott, LCSW
1993 – Marcia DeSonier, LCSW
1992 – Allan Schweer, LCSW
1991 – Lori Higgins-Cox, LCSW
1990 – Lourdes Grenier, LCSW
1989 – Dave Blenco, MSW
1988 – Kathleen Moore, MSW
1987 – Randy Stacey, ACSW