[American Speech-Language-Hearing Association](https://www.asha.org)

April 15, 2026: Nomination deadline for Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award

No monetary award; recipient receives a commemorative art object and plaque.

Recognizes exceptional, long-term contributions to clinical excellence and leadership in communication sciences and disorders.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals who have made outstanding, sustained contributions to the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) for at least 20 years. Recognized areas include clinical service, supervision or administration of clinical service, clinical research, or other activities promoting clinical excellence in audiology and/or speech-language pathology. The award is established in memory of Frank R. Kleffner, a leader in the field, and aims to celebrate those whose work has significantly advanced the profession and improved clinical care. --- ## Due Dates - April 15, 2026: Nomination deadline for Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorary award; there is no monetary funding. - The recipient receives a commemorative art object with a recognition plaque. --- ## Eligibility - Nominee's work may be based anywhere in the world. - Must demonstrate specific, outstanding contributions to clinical practice over at least 20 years. - Contributions should have significantly affected recipients of service and altered or accelerated the quality of clinical care in audiology and/or speech-language pathology. - Membership in a professional association is not required, but nominees should exemplify the ideals of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. - Nominee can be from any area within communication sciences and disorders. --- ## Application Process - **Nominator** must complete an online Nomination and Summary Form, including: - Nominee and nominator contact information - A summary statement (three sentences or fewer) highlighting specific achievements - **Nomination Document** (single PDF, max 15 pages, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced), including: - Nomination Narrative (max 5 pages): - Education and Career Summary - Specific Contributions and Significance - Case for Support (max 10 pages): At least three letters of recommendation from relevant professionals or service recipients/families - Nominee’s vita (optional, not counted in 15-page limit) - All materials must be uploaded as a single PDF file. --- ## Additional Information - Absence of any required information will result in automatic exclusion from consideration. - The award focuses on lifetime clinical achievement, not a single project or recent accomplishment. --- ## External Links - [Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award – Program Page](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/frank-kleffner-lifetime-clinical-career-award) - [ASHFoundation Apply for Grants, Scholarships, and Awards](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/) - [ASHFoundation Events & Deadlines](https://www.ashfoundation.org/event-listing/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Details | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [foundationprograms@asha.org](mailto:foundationprograms@asha.org) | | Phone | 800-638-8255 | | Funder Contact Page | [https://www.asha.org/contact](https://www.asha.org/contact) | ---

Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award

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