Religion & Family Life

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 Paper Award

To recognize outstanding achievement by presenting an award to the best paper submitted by a professional to the NCFR Annual Conference through the Religion and Family Life Section.

2012 Religion & Family Life Section Outstanding Paper Award
Michael Goodman, Brigham Young University
"Religion and Transformative Processes in Marriage: A Qualitative Study"

Student/New Professional Outstanding Paper Award

To recognize outstanding professional achievement by presenting an award to the best student or new professional paper submitted to the NCFR Annual Conference submitted through the Religion and Family Life Section.

2012 Student/New Professional Outstanding Paper Award
Yaxin Lu, Louisiana State University
"The Role of Chinese Christian Church in Chinese Immigrant Families"