NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
The Moondance Cancer Awards celebrate and spotlight brilliant people across NHS Wales and its partners who deliver, lead and innovate cancer services.
Held biennially, the awards recognise individuals, teams and collaborations working across all parts of the cancer pathway — from detection and diagnosis to treatment and ongoing care — and showcase the innovation and improvement driving better outcomes for people affected by cancer across Wales.
KEY DATES
- Nominations Open - Monday 23 February 2026
- Nominations Close - Wednesday 15 April 2026
- Shortlist Announced - Thursday 23 April 2026
- Celebration & Awards Night - Thursday 11 June 2026
Shortlisted nominees and their nominators will receive complimentary tickets to the Celebration & Awards Night at Depot, Cardiff.
There are ten awards across three categories:
- Achievement Awards – recognising positive change for people affected by cancer.
- Innovation & Improvement Awards – celebrating ambitious and effective innovation within cancer services.
- Excellence Awards – recognising individuals whose leadership and day-to-day practice have driven meaningful change.
Individuals, teams and collaborations working within NHS Wales, or partner organisations contributing to cancer services in Wales, are eligible for nomination.
Full award criteria, judging information and the nomination form are available below.
Questions: Contact the team on awards@moondance-cancer.wales