Powys health pioneers shortlisted for Wales’ only cancer awards

A clinical endoscopist and a breast cancer team from the Powys area have been shortlisted for the Moondance Cancer Awards alongside for their achievements and innovations in cancer services.

Held every two years, the awards celebrate and spotlight individuals, teams and collaborations across NHS Wales and its partners who deliver, lead and innovate cancer services.

A record 110 nominations have been whittled down to 62 outstanding organisations, teams and individuals across 10 categories, showcasing representation from across NHS Wales health boards and trusts, as well as academic, third sector and industry partners.

Finalists include Ceri Smith, Clinical Endoscopist at Powys Teaching Health Board and teams working on the Co-Produced Breast Cancer Diet Video Resource.

30 organisations are recognised for a diverse range of work, including frontline clinical services, system-wide improvement, research and innovation and community and patient-led initiatives.

The shortlist reflects activity across the full cancer pathway with nominees across prevention and awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and recovery and workforce and system leadership, reflecting the shared commitment, collaboration and breadth of activity across the cancer system.

The finalists include teams, individuals and partnerships from all seven health boards in Wales, as well as charities, specialist cancer centres and other partnerships.

The winners will be announced at a special celebration event on Thursday, June 11 2026 at DEPOT, Cardiff.

The evening will include local street food vendors, live music and will be hosted by BBC broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans.

All shortlisted nominees will receive free tickets to the event as a thank you for their vital work.

The awards are independently organised by Moondance Cancer Initiative, who find, fund and fuel brilliant people and brave ideas to make Wales a world leader in cancer survival.

Wendy Evans, managing director at Moondance Cancer Initiative, said: “The strength and breadth of this year’s shortlist reflects the scale of work taking place across cancer services in Wales. From local improvements to national innovation, the nominations highlight the individuals, teams and partnerships driving meaningful change for patients.

“We look forward to bringing everyone together in June to recognise this work, and we hope the evening sparks new ideas that we can help take forward in partnership with colleagues across Wales.”

For more information on the awards, visit: Moondance Cancer Awards | Moondance Cancer Initiative (moondance-cancer.wales)