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NCRA is proud to encourage cancer registry professionals to see excellence in the achievements and dedication of their peers and themselves through the NCRA Awards program. The Awards offer several options for recognizing outstanding contributions to the cancer registry profession and self nominations are accepted! www.ncra-usa.org/Awards

The categories are:
Distinguished Member Award: Honors an NCRA member for outstanding contribution to the profession.

April Fritz Outstanding New Professional Award: Honors a new ODS credential holder for significant involvement in the profession.

Educational Achievement Award: Honors an NCRA member for significant contributions to cancer registry education.

Literary Award: Honors an NCRA member for preparation of important published material related to the cancer registry.

Volunteer Excellence Award: Honors an NCRA member for significant volunteer and/or mentoring contributions to the association.

Nominate yourself or another deserving candidate directly here: https://srvy.pro/OPDV8IW/

NCRA is proud to encourage cancer registry professionals to see excellence in the achievements and dedication of their peers and themselves through the NCRA Awards program. The Awards offer an opportunity to celebrate dedicated volunteers, leaders, and mentors. Hear from previous winner Ronda Broome, MS, MSHMI, ODS below on what receiving an award meant to her and be sure to submit a nomination for the 2026 Awards here: www.ncra-usa.org/About/Awards

"Receiving the Distinguished Member Award from NCRA in 2025 was both an honor and a humbling affirmation of the power of service, education, and collaboration within our profession. NCRA and my local association GATRA has played a meaningful role in my growth as a cancer registrar, leader, and advocate, and being recognized by peers I respect so deeply made receiving this award even more special. This award represents not just individual achievement, but the collective passion, dedication, and heart that exists across our cancer registry community. I encourage you to submit nominations for any and all of NCRA's awards and take the time to celebrate the incredible work being done every day. I truly believe that recognizing one another lifts us up, strengthens our passion, and inspires continued leadership, growth, and engagement in our fabulous profession."

The National Cancer Registrars Association will hold its 52nd Annual Educational Conference, May 5-8, 2026, at the Louisville Downtown Marriott. Register today! www.ncra-usa.org/Conference/2026-NCRA-Annual-Conference/2026-Conference-Information

Whether it's meeting and connecting with fellow cancer registry and ODS-certified professionals, or learning from in-depth discussions from medical practitioners and subject matter experts; the Annual Educational Conference meets your professional and credentialling needs.

View the 2026 Week-at-a-Glance here: www.ncra-usa.org/Portals/68/2025%20Conference/25193NCRA_WeekAtAGlance_v1.pdf for a preliminary schedule of the conference.

RIP. April Fritz, BA, RHIT, CTR. September 18, 2017. ❤️

The NCRA Career Connection is your complimentary avenue to advertise job opportunities in your organization to NCRA 2023 Conference attendees, virtual and in-person. Provide all info at the link! Submit each position once, deadline April 26, 2023. https://bit.ly/3G5Bb0m

April Fritz Outstanding New Professional 2022 NCRA President Karen Anne Mason, MSc, RN, CTR, encourages nomination submissions for the April Fritz Outstanding New Professional Award; which honors an NCRA...

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Merry Christmas to our Troops

Nadine Walker, MS, CTR, Begins Presidency of NCRA

NCRA holds its Board of Director elections in the spring and ceremonially installs the new officers at the annual conference. Following the process defined in the NCRA bylaws, the 2020-2021 NCRA Board of Directors began their terms on June 1, 2020. Learn more at: www.ncra-usa.org/leadership

2020-2021 NCRA Board of Directors

Nadine Walker, MS, CTR - President
Paulette Zinkann, BS, CTR - Immediate Past President

Karen Mason, MSc, RN, CTR - President Elect/Secretary

Jennifer Garvin, PhD, RHIA, CPHQ, CTR - Treasurer Senior

Leah Kiesow, MBA, CTR - Treasurer Junior

Janet Vogel, CTR - Professional Development Board Director

Sharmen Dye, CTR - Educational Board Director

Ronda Broome, MS, CTR - Public Relations Board Director

Ebony Johnson, CTR - Recruitment & Retention Board Director

Vanessa Stinson, BSM, CTR - ATPD: East

Joann Zeller, MBA, RTT, CTR - ATPD: Midwest

Kelli Olsen, MS, CTR - ATPD: West

From Bob Fritz, COO
After much fiscal analysis and soul-searching by myself and many of April’s’ long-time registry colleagues, we have reluctantly determined that is impossible to keep A.Fritz and Associates operating without her. Please read more at www.afritz.org

Happy National Cancer Registrars Week!

Thank you to the NCRA membership for your dedication and hard work. You play a critical role in finding effective cancer treatments and prevention programs. Enjoy your week! Learn more at www.ncra-usa.org/ncrw.