Purpose:

The award, sponsored by the Education and Enrichment Section, recognizes excellence in teaching of family studies and distinguished service to families through teaching at any level. The award is given in memory of Ernest G. Osborne, three-time NCFR President, and Professor of Family at Teachers College, Columbia University, who excelled in innovative teaching methods. To recognize and encourage outstanding teachers in the field of family studies. To recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in the teaching of family relationships.

Award (Plaque, Money, Recognition, where presented, etc.):

The award winner receives a $1,000 cash award, up to $500 in travel allowance, and a plaque. The award will be presented biannually (odd years) at the beginning of a plenary session.

Criteria:

• Any person who has rendered distinguished serve to families through teaching at any educational level.
• The "teaching of family relationships" shall be defined rather specifically as "education about and for improvement in interpersonal interaction between or among family members."
• Excellence in learner-teacher relationships, including the qualities of empathy, acceptance of the individual and active concern for the learner's total growth and development.
• Interest in promoting dissemination of knowledge about improved teaching of family relationships (Family Life Education) and in lending status to the professions.
• Applicant should be a member of NCFR and currently engaged in teaching of family relationships.
• Applicant shall have a minimum of 10 years teaching experience.

Nomination/Application Process:

Applicant may submit their own work or may be nominated by others. Applicant should include a one-page nomination letter, an abbreviated vita that includes a listing of major contributions to the teaching of family studies (3-4 pages), no more than three letters of support from colleagues and students who can speak to the nominee's teaching excellence.

Deadline for Application:

Application deadline is May 1^st.  All materials may be submitted electronically to jeannestrand@ncfr.org. The winner will be notified by July 31^st.