The Best Practices in Research, Student Award recognizes a best practices research project conducted by a graduate student.
2024 BEST PRACTICES IN RESEARCH, STUDENT AWARD
Cheolwoo Park
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Research projects completed within the last two years that further the evidence base for counseling practice will be considered for this award. Eligible projects may include original research or a synthesis of the research literature supporting a particular practice or approach.
A total of five Best Practices in Research Awards, inclusive of all categories (Counseling Practitioner, Faculty, Student), may be awarded.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
To be determined
AWARD NOTIFICATION
To be determined
JUDGES
ACA Research and Knowledge Committee & ACA Awards Committee
PRIZE
Complimentary registration for the 2024 ACA Conference and Expo (April 11-13, 2024 | New Orleans, LA), and recognition during event. Winners will receive further information at the time of award notification. Winner will receive further information at the time of award notification.
ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND CRITERIA
Any ACA member who is a graduate student matriculating in a counseling or counselor education program is eligible for this award. Postdoctoral students are also eligible for the award.
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
The total submission package for this award may exceed 16 pages in length. All nomination materials must be combined into one document (all formats accepted), with the nomination letter first.
Nomination letter: In the letter, identify the nominee and the specific award. Explain why you believe the nominee should receive the award by responding to the specific criteria outlined in the nomination guidelines. Keep in mind that the awards reviewers are relying on the information you provide to choose the most deserving recipient for the award. Please address each nomination guideline and make sure your nominee meets the award criteria and requirements. Brevity, clarity and specificity are most important here.
All applications must include:
Supporting materials: Include a nominee biography. If there are additional materials (news reports, journal articles, etc.) that you feel help support the nominee’s achievements, please include a copy of them. You may also include a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV) or resume of no more than four pages, highlighting the nominee’s relevant accomplishments, if available.