Alliance Research Integrity Service Excellence Award (RISE)

The Clinical Research Professionals Research Integrity Service Excellence (RISE) Award recognizes Alliance clinical research professionals whose dedication, expertise, and leadership make exceptional contributions to the conduct of cancer clinical trials.

Recognizing excellence in clinical research

Clinical research professionals (CRPs)—including research coordinators, research nurse, data managers, regulatory specialists, and other members of the research team—play an essential role in every Alliance clinical trial. The RISE Award honors individuals who demonstrate excellence in collaboration, innovation, mentorship, and service while advancing high-quality clinical research and supporting patients throughout the clinical trial process.

Eligibility and selection criteria

The award is open to CRPs at Alliance participating sites, including research coordinators, research nurses, data manages, regulatory specialists, and other CRP staff.

Nominees should demonstrate outstanding service and exemplify:

Excellence and quality
Patient advocacy
Professional development
Leadership
Compassion
Integrity
Respect
Safety
Teamwork

For more information about the Alliance CRP RISE Award, please contact Awards@AllianceNCTN.org.

Past recipients

2025: Linda Bulone, RN, OCN, CCRC – Research Nurse Manager, Queens Hospital Cancer Center
2024: Denise M. Theiler, MSN, RN, CHPN, OCN – Lead Clinical Research Nurse, Office of Research Administration, Hackensack Meridian Health Research Institute