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Description
AAMFT recognizes up to two members annually who exhibit exceptional leadership and commitment to the association through outstanding volunteer efforts. These members demonstrate generative contributions through areas such as engagement programs, mentoring, and association growth.
Criteria
Nominees must be AAMFT members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and
commitment to the association in at least one of the following areas:
A. Notable leadership of a topical or geographic interest network, such as overseeing significant membership growth or generating essential resources for the profession; or
B. Extensive and ongoing mentorship of students or new professionals, whether informal or through formal opportunities such as the Certificate of Leadership or Minority Fellowship Program.
In addition to the AAMFT Awards Committee soliciting nominations from the general membership, the Committee may also seek nominations from the Component Evaluation Committee.
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 to be submitted with materials. Nominators must submit a curriculum vitae of the person being nominated and a letter of recommendation, which should be no more than 500 words. The letter should 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(s).
Announcements: Announcements of award winners will be distributed via the eNews and other platforms as they apply.