Awards are given for new writing or artwork which helps to increase understanding of the cancer experience.

There are two broad categories for the Awards. One is for personal responses from people whose lives have been affected by cancer as a patient, carer, family member, friend or observer. The other is for contributions concerned primarily with the clinical work and practice of health professionals.

The Glyn Harris Awards are judged by a panel of health and education professionals and others closely involved with supporting people with cancer.

A selection of entries from the Glyn Harris Awards 2006 have been republished here.

Alison Michell - Waiting

Renee O'Sullivan - Grateful Reflections

Ann Goldsmith - As The Day Shortens

Julia Hamilton - Chance

Glyn Harris & CancerCare

The late Glyn Harris was an education professional who made a major contribution to CancerCare. The Awards are provided from funds donated in his memory by his widow Joyce.