On 08 October 2006, oncology consultants, surgeons, nurses and pharmacists from all over the UK attended the Birmingham Science Museum to witness the unveiling of the winners of the first ever national P5 Excellence in Oncology Awards. 

The P5 Awards were created by the British Oncological Association (BOA), with an educational grant provided by Pfizer Oncology, to recognise and reward innovation and best practice in oncology management, education and care in the United Kingdom (UK).  The awards ceremony was opened by BOA’s President, Professor Robert Coleman, and hosted by ITV's news presenter, Nicolas Owen. 

Professor Coleman, Chair of the  Judging Committee, was thrilled with the success of the awards: "Being a part of these awards has been truly inspirational.  We received a high number of exceptional entries, and it really was fantastic to see the great work that is going on in the British oncology arena". 

The P5 'People's Award' Winner was Kate Farnell, Thyroid Cancer Patient Advisor, Butterfly North East.  Kate set up Butterfly North East, the first registered charity in the UK dedicated solely to the support of patients with thyroid cancer. 

Congratulations to Kate and to all the award winners.