NCCS is thrilled to invite you to attend the inaugural Igniting Hope Awards Reception — an evening of celebration and recognition of leaders transforming the future of cancer care. This event is a re-imagining of NCCS’s long-standing Ellen L. Stovall Awards Reception, where we will continue to present the prestigious Ellen L. Stovall Awards for Innovation in Patient-Centered Cancer Care, alongside new honors recognizing additional excellence in the cancer survivorship movement.

We will recognize the following individuals at the Igniting Hope Awards Reception:

• Governor Larry Hogan – NCCS Public Service Leadership Award
• Susan Leigh, BSN, RN-Retired – Ellen L. Stovall Award
• Desirée A.H. Walker – Ellen L. Stovall Award

We are honored to present former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan with the Public Service Leadership Award for his extraordinary courage in sharing his cancer journey with the public. We are also honored to welcome Special Guest Congressman Jamie Raskin, who will present the award to Governor Hogan. Read the Full Announcement »

Named in honor of longtime NCCS CEO and three-time cancer survivor Ellen Stovall, the Stovall Award is the only national award that recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on the delivery of patient-centered cancer care. Since its inception, the Stovall Awards Reception has raised more than $1.2 million, directly supporting our mission to advocate for quality cancer care for all. Read the Announcement of the 2025 Stovall Award Winners »

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