Awards

Distinguished Clinical
Fellow

This award honors a long-time clinical fellow whose career has been marked by clinical wisdom, excellence, and significant contribution to the field of marriage and family therapy. The nominee must be a member of WAMFT and have been in the field of marriage and family and demonstrate contributions in at least three of the following areas: (1) supervising or mentoring, (2) teaching, (3) writing or editing in the field of MFT, (4) MFT research, (5) significant contribution to WAMFT leadership, (6) involved in the passing of major legislative efforts that promote the practice of MFT in Washington, and/or (7) presenter or speaker in the field of MFT.

Supervisor of the Year

This award honors an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor who demonstrates clinical and ethical excellence while fostering positive and strong relationships with supervisees. The nominee is committed to the core values of AAMFT and encourages students and associates toward MFT licensure and the practice of systemic therapy. All nominations for this award should include student or pre-clinical members’ perspectives about the nominee’s qualifications and experience.  Students and pre-clinical members are strongly encouraged to nominate someone for this award.

Educator of the Year

This award honors an MFT faculty member who significantly contributes to the advancement of the field by mentoring and training the next generation of marriage and family therapists. This nominee demonstrates creative and innovative teaching abilities and fosters and maintains strong relationships with students. 

Student Member of the Year

This award honors a current student who demonstrates exceptional academic and clinical excellence, while offering unique contributions to their learning community. In the case of equally meritorious nominations, consideration will be given to those students who have demonstrated active participation in AAMFT or WAMFT activity. 

Volunteer of the Year

This award honors a WAMFT member who contributes to the association above and beyond the normal expectations of his or her elected or appointed responsibilities. Cumulative contributions by the member are considered along with the member’s service to WAMFT for the current year. This includes volunteers in any capacity other than the current President or President-Elect.

Diversity Award

This award honors a WAMFT member or an organization within our profession who demonstrates any or all of the following criteria: the nominee 1) is a diverse individual in terms of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, ability, or other status; 2) has a diverse experience or perspective; and/or 3) serves a diverse population that has generally been underrepresented in the field of marriage and family therapy.

Family Advocacy Award

This award honors an individual or organization outside of our profession who has served families in the state of Washington. Recipients of this award may include, but are not limited to, a politician, clergy member, educator, or community activist.