Family and Health

The National Council on Family Relations, the NCFR Sections, and the Affiliate Councils have established modes of appreciation to recognize those individuals/groups that further the interests of the organization and/or exemplify the standards to which members aspire.These are distinguished colleagues who have unselfishly dedicated themselves to working in the family field, and have given outstanding service. NCFR provides a vehicle for honoring these people through its Awards program. 

Outstanding Professional Paper/Publications Award

This award recognizes outstanding professional achievement by presenting an award for the best professional paper written by a section member who is five or more years beyond higest degree completion.

2012 Outstanding Professional Paper/Publications Award
Hui "Cathy" Liu, Michigan State University
"Marital Dissolution and Self-Rated Health: Age Trajectories and Birth Cohort Variations"

Outstanding Student/New Professional Paper Award

This award recognizes professional achievement by awarding an award to the best student or new professional paper.

2012 Outstanding Student/New Professional Paper Award
Russel B. Toomey, Arizona State University
"The Impact of Arizona's S.B. 1070 Immigration Law on Utilization of Health Care and Public Assistance among Mexican-Origin Teen Mothers abnd their Mother Figures"