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Description
This award is granted by AAMFT and honors members who have made significant contributions to the practice of marriage and family therapy through development, advancement, or innovation of the delivery of systemic therapy.
Criteria
Nominees must be AAMFT members who have consistently demonstrated the highest ethical standards in business practices, ensuring that all professional activities are conducted with integrity and respect for clients, colleagues, and the community and have advanced the practice of marriage and family therapy through at least one of the following:
A. Development and implementation of innovative or forward-thinking business models that enhance the delivery and sustainability of marriage and family therapy practices; or
B. Introduction and utilization of creative ways for clients to access therapy, including new payment structures, reimbursement models, or sliding scale fees to improve financial accessibility; or
C. Advancements in clinical practice, such as new therapeutic environments, interdisciplinary collaborations, or integrating non-traditional therapy methods; or
Effective use of technology to enhance the delivery of therapy, such as teletherapy platforms, digital therapeutic tools, or innovative use of social media and online resources for client engagement and education.
Required Materials
This award may be self-nominated by an AAMFT member or nominated by another AAMFT member. All self-nominations require a letter of recommendation, which should be no more than 500 words. The letter must detail how the nominee meets the award criteria and highlight the nominee’s efforts and achievements in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work.
Award
The award consists of:
• An engraved plaque presented at the Systemic Family Therapy Conference.
• The conference registration fee will also be waived for the award recipient.
Announcements: Announcements of award winners will be distributed via the eNews and other platforms as they apply.