The 2026 Nationwide DetermiNation Award Nominations Are Open!

The DetermiNation Awards recognize individuals, teams, and events that embody the passion, leadership, and spirit of DetermiNation the American Cancer Society’s endurance fundraising community. DetermiNation participants raise critical funds and awareness to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Except for the staff award (which must be submitted by a volunteer), nominations may be submitted by volunteers or staff partners. Nominees are reviewed to ensure they meet eligibility and shared criteria, and winners are selected through a volunteer-led review process in partnership with staff.

There will be one Nationwide winner in each nomination based category.  Nominations are due November 6th

This year’s Nationwide DetermiNation awards will recognize the following categories:

  • Event of the Year
  • Team of the Year
  • Participant of the Year
  • Corporate Impact of the Year
  • ACS Staff Partner of the Year

The details and criteria for each of these awards can be found here.  There you will also find the link for the online nomination submission form.

Questions? Email co************************@****er.org

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 110 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support.  We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345.

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