The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Research Award honors and recognizes high-quality, original research conducted by an ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member (or an ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member and other colleagues working in collaboration) in areas of interest to the counseling profession and the divisions or organizational affiliates of ACA.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
For the purpose of this award, research involves systematic inquiry or investigation using quantitative or qualitative techniques that result in usable findings and recommendations for the field.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:59pm ET
AWARD NOTIFICATION
Week of January 12, 2026
JUDGES
ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Awards Committee
PRIZE
Complimentary registration for the 2026 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Conference and Expo (April 9-11, 2026, Columbus, Ohio) and recognition during the event. Winners will receive further information at the time of award notification.
Sponsor: The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ Foundation
ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND CRITERIA
The research must:
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
In your nomination submission, briefly:
Nomination Checklist: