Home » About Us » Awards and Recognition » Section Awards

Research & Theory

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.

To donate to the Ernest Burgess or Reuben Hill awards funds, click here.

Ernest W. Burgess Award

The award is given in memory of Ernest W. Burgess, University of Chicago, NCFR co-founder and fourth president. Dr. Burgess was a pioneer in his contributions to marriage and family research in America. The award recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement during the course of a career in the study of families.

2012 Ernest W., Burgess Award
Rand D. Conger, University of California, Davis

Reuben Hill Award

The award is presented to the author(s) of the best research article for the year prior to the award. The award is given in recognition of the outstanding article, book, or monograph that combines theory and methodology in the analysis and interpretation of a significant family issue.

2012 Reuben Hill Award
Thomas J. Schofield, University of California, Davis
Monica J. Martin, University of California , Davis
Katherine J. Conger, University of California, Davis
M. Brent Donnellan, Michigan State University
Tricia M. Neppl, Iowa State University
Rand D. Conger, University of California, Davis
"International Transmission of Adaptive Functioning: A Test of the Interactional Model of SES and Human Development"

Best Abstract by a Student/New Professional Award

2012 Best Abstract by a Student/New Profesisonal Award
Antoinette M. Landor, University of Georgia/University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
"Predictors of Psychological and Health Rish Outcomes Among African-American Emerging Adults: Examing Skin Tone, Parenting, and Facial Factors"