Section Awards

Jessie Bernard Photo
  • Jessie Bernard Award - Outstanding Research Proposal from a Feminist Perspective (Presented yearly) - This award is presented in memory of Jessie Bernard, former NCFR Board Member and pioneer in the field of Feminist Family Studies. Dr. Bernard declared herself a feminist in 1970 and is known for her celebrated description of "his" and "her" marriages. She was a board member of ASA, the Groves Conference on Marriage and Family, and NCFR. This award recognizes a graduate student or new professional who has demonstrated excellence in research and potential contribution to feminist scholarship.
  • Jessie Bernard Award - Outstanding Contribution to Feminist Scholarship Paper (Presented yearly) - This award is presented in memory of Jessie Bernard, former NCFR Board Member and pioneer in the field of Feminist Family Studies. Dr. Bernard declared herself a feminist in 1970 and is known for her celebrated description of "his" and "her" marriages. She was a board member of ASA, the Groves Conference on Marriage and Family, and NCFR. This award recognizes a graduate student or new professional who has published or is about to publish a paper using feminist frameworks and methodologies in research.


for Members ONLY