• Ernest W. Burgess Award (Presented in even years) - 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. The recipient is chosen in recognition of continuous and meritorious contributions to theory and research in the family field.
• Reuben Hill Award (Presented annually) - This 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.
• Best Abstract by a Student/New Professional Award

Research and Theory Section - Focus Group Awards

• Anselm Strauss Award for Qualitative Family Research - QFRN Focus Group - Recognizes significant work in the area of family theory, methods and/or research that comes from a qualitative tradition.
• Best New Professional Research Article Award - Men in Families Focus Group - Award is presented to the new professional author of the best research article related to men in families for the year prior to the award.
  
• Best Research Article Award - Men in Families Focus Group  - Award is presented to the author(s) of the best research article related to men in families for the year prior to the award.