Section Awards

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.

Kathleen Briggs Outstanding Mentor Award

The award is to recognize an outstanding mentor of students and new professionals in the area of marriage and family therapy. This will be done in honor of Kathleen Briggs, a long-time Family Therapy Section member and leader, who was committed to mentoring marriage and family therapy graduate students and new professionals.

Erika Grafsky and Markie L.C. Blumer win Family Therapy Section Awards

January 17, 2012

Erika Grafsky wins the Family Therapy Section Best Student Research Paper Award and Markie L.C. Blumer wins the Family Therapy Section Best New Professional Research Paper.

Jessica Fish and Rashmi Gangamma win Family Therapy Section Awards

January 17, 2012

Jessica Fish wins the Family Therapy Section Best Student Poster Award and Rashmi Gangamma wins the Family Therapy Section Best New Professional Poster Award

Best Poster Awards (One Student - One New Professional)

Family Therapy Section poster awards are intended to foster scholarly activity and to assist in identifying future leaders.

Best Paper Awards (One Student - One New Professional)

Family Therapy Section paper awards are intended to foster scholarly activity and to assist in identifying future leaders.