AWARDS PROGRAM

AACE proudly recognizes the outstanding contributions of its professional and graduate student members through its annual awards program. Each year, the organization bestows four awards on deserving members based on their scholarly pursuits and/or dedicated service to the profession.

Donald Hood Student Research Grant

AACE continues its commitment to excellence in scholarship and clinical practice through the awarding of the Donald Hood Student Research Grant. This annual grant program is designed to recognize and honor those who are seeking to complete research investigations that show promise for outstanding contributions to the counseling profession.

The recipient of the Donald Hood Student Research Grant will receive a cash award up to $500.00, a certificate of recognition, a free ticket for the AACE annual award luncheon, and acknolwedgement of the award in AACE's various news outlets (Newsnotes, Newsbytes, and on the website).

Click here to download a copy of the Donald Hood Student Research Grant Application Procedures.

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AACE Journal Editor's Research Awards

Each year, the MECD Editor, CORE Editor, and the AACE Member-at-Large for Awards have the responsibility for selecting the Journal Editor's Research Awards. These awarda are given to the author or authors of the manuscripts deemed to have made the greatest contribution to the professional literature.

Authors are eligilbe for the AACE/MECD Patricia B. Elmore Award for Outstanding Research in Measurement and Evaluation if their manuscript was published in Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development from July 1 to June 30 of the previous year. Recipient(s) will receive a cash stipend of $500.00, a plaque commerating the award, and acknolwedgement at the AACE annual awards breakfast.

Authors are eligilbe for the AACE/CORE Outstanding Outcome Research Award if their manuscript was published in Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation from July 1 to June 30 of the previous year. Recipient(s) will receive a plaque commerating the award and acknolwedgement at the AACE annual awards breakfast.

Emerging Scholars Award

AACE strives to facilitate the professional growth and excellence of graduate students and new professionals in counseling and education. The AACE Emerging Scholars Program was developed to (a) promote future leaders in assessment and research; (b) allow scholars to participate in AACE activities; (c) facilitate presentation opportunities at a national conference; and (d) provide mentorship and networking opportunities.

The recipient of the Emerging Scholar Award will receive a complimentary AACE conference registration, be recognized at the National Research and Assessment Conference, and be featured in a future issue of NewsNotes.

Click here to download a copy of the 2011 Emerging Scholar Award application.

Exemplary Practices Award

AACE, through its Exemplary Practices Award, recognizes persons and programs which best exemplify the mission of AACE. By annually giving this award to a person or program, AACE seeks to acknowledge the rendering of important service in assessment or examples of outstanding assessment practice which have signioficance for the counseling profession.

Nominees are not required to be members of AACE or ACA. Members of the Executive Council and the Exemplary Practices Award Committee and their programs are not eligible to be nominated during their terms of service.

If you would like nominate yourself or a deserving colleague you can download the EPA Nomination Procedures here.

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