Description
Since 1990, cash awards have been given by the Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems to up to two minority Approved Supervisor candidates to support the recruitment, training, and retention of minorities as AAMFT Approved Supervisors for the field of marriage and family therapy.
Criteria
Must be a member of AAMFT. This award can be self-nominated by an AAMFT member or nominated by another AAMFT member. Nominators must submit:
• A current resume of the nominee.
• A completed and signed Supervisor Candidate Verification Form (available on page 64 of the Approved Supervision Designation: Standards Handbook).
• Two letters of reference.
• A detailed personal statement (500 words max). Selection criteria for the award include:
• United States and Canadian minority citizens and permanent visa residents, including, but not limited to, those who identify as Black/African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander,
Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin, LGBT, bi/multilingual, or an individual with one or more disability.
• A completed and signed Supervisor Candidate Verification Form (available on page 64 of the Approved Supervision Designation: Standards Handbook),.
• Candidate must be licensed as an MFT in their state (if there is licensure in their state), or a PhD candidate in marriage and family therapy.
In the case of equally meritorious applications, consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated active participation in an AAMFT activity. Examples, in addition to AAMFT membership, may include volunteering at an AAMFT/Component event, being a presenter at an AAMFT/Component event, or giving a poster presentation.
Required Materials
All self-nominations require a letter of recommendation to be submitted with materials.
Award
The award consists of:
• A cash award of $2,000 per recipient.
September 2024 – FAHS Awards Manual
• An engraved plaque presented at an AAMFT event (virtual or in person).
• The event registration fee will also be waived for the AAMFT event (if applicable)