Awards

AEFP is pleased to offer multiple awards to celebrate the accomplishments of our members. The award winners will be announced at the AEFP 2026 Annual Conference.

The deadline to submit an application for the award listed below is February 13, 2026.

• Ascendium Postsecondary Scholar Award

The deadline to submit a nomination for the awards listed below has passed. 

• Jean Flanigan Outstanding Dissertation Award
• Early Career Award
• Use of Evidence in Policy and Practice Award
• Advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award

The following awards are granted by the AEFP Board of Directors and EFP editors and are not open to nominations or self-nominations.

• Outstanding Service Award
• Thomas A. Downes Best Paper Award
• EFP Anonymous Reviewer Award