The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti from Ghana, who has been named the winner of the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award. Naomi, an Oncology Nurse Specialist and Head of Nursing at the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, received this prestigious honor during a grand ceremony held in Dubai, UAE, on May 26, 2025.

The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award is an international accolade that recognizes the extraordinary contributions of nurses worldwide in areas such as leadership, research, innovation, and community service. Naomi was selected from a remarkable pool of over 100,000 applications spanning 199 countries, rising to the top among ten outstanding finalists.

Naomi’s impact on oncology nursing in Ghana has been transformative. She has pioneered specialized nursing training programs, improved patient care pathways, and championed equitable cancer outcomes in her institution and beyond. Her collaboration with international partners, including the Cross Cancer Institute in Canada, has led to the development of advanced oncology nursing education and professional development programs for nurses in Ghana. Naomi serves on the ISNCC Member Development Committee and has contributed to the development of the AORTIC Oncology Nurse Competencies as well as the oncology nursing content in the 2024 IAEA/WHO Guidance on Setting Up a Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

For her groundbreaking work and dedication, Naomi received a $250,000 prize, underscoring the global importance of her contributions to cancer care and nursing leadership.

ISNCC congratulates Naomi on this well-deserved recognition and is honored to have her as a member of our global community of oncology nursing leaders. Her achievements exemplify the mission and vision of ISNCC — advancing global cancer nursing through excellence in practice, education, research, and leadership.