We’re thrilled to announce that the winners of the 2025 Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay Awards will be revealed February 9-13, 2026.
These prestigious awards honor those who embody the same passion and dedication that Pat Flynn, the “Mother of Relay,” inspired in Relay For Life participants around the world. Thanks to her vision, what began as a grassroots idea in 1985 grew into a global movement, raising over $7 billion to fight cancer and save lives.
Join us for daily announcements on the Relay For Life social channels, with full announcements available on ACSResources.org/relayforlife (right here!). Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the incredible individuals and teams who continue to lead the way as we work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
February 9
Relayer of the Year
Campus Relayer of the Year
Top Individuals
February 10
Team of the Year
Campus Team of the Year
Top Teams
Top Company Team
February 11
Corporate Team of the Year
Campus Corporate Team of the Year
Hero of Research
Legacy/Heritage Teams
February 12
Staff Partner of the Year
February 13
Event of the Year
Campus Event of the Year
Top Events
We are proud to announce that Relay For Life of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been named the 2025 Nationwide Event of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay
We are proud to announce that Relay For Life of Coastal Carolina University (South Carolina) has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Event of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay
We are proud to announce that Tammy Schoonover, Staff Partner for Relay For Life of Greater Tampa Bay, has been named the 2025 Nationwide Staff Partner of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit
We are proud to announce that Whitney Minnick, Staff Partner for Relay For Life of James Madison University (Virginia), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Staff Partner of the Year as part of the Pat
We are proud to announce that Commencement Bank, of Relay For Life of Tacoma–Puget Sound (Washington), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Corporate Team of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay
We are proud to announce that The Madeline and Marvin Gussman Family Foundation, of Relay For Life of UCLA (California), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Corporate Team of the Year as part of the
We are proud to announce that Neshobe School and Friends, of Relay For Life of Rutland County, Vermont, has been named the 2025 Nationwide Team of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay Awards. This
We are proud to announce that Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), of Relay For Life of James Madison University (Virginia), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Team of the Year as part of the Pat
We are proud to announce that Julie Willis, of Relay For Life at the University of Virginia (UVA), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Campus Relayer of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay
We are proud to announce that William Riddick, of Relay For Life of Hertford–Gates Counties (North Carolina), has been named the 2025 Nationwide Relayer of the Year as part of the Pat Flynn Spirit of Relay Awards. This
We are excited to celebrate two types of awards in 2025: Data-Driven Awards and Nomination-Based Awards.
Eager to celebrate this year’s winners? While you wait, revisit the inspiring stories of our 2024 award recipients here.
Have questions about the Relay For Life awards? Reach out to us at Co************************@****er.org.
