Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award
Forecasted
The Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award honors long-term, outstanding clinical and research contributions in communication sciences and disorders, presented by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Nomination/application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipient receives a commemorative art object and recognition plaque.
Summary: Honors individuals with at least 20 years of outstanding contributions to clinical excellence in communication sciences and disorders.
Description
The Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award, offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), recognizes individuals who have made exceptional, sustained contributions to the field of communication sciences and disorders over a period of at least two decades. The award celebrates those whose work in clinical service, supervision, administration, research, or related activities has significantly advanced clinical excellence and improved the quality of care in audiology and/or speech-language pathology. Recipients are honored for their enduring influence and commitment to promoting clinical standards aligned with ASHA’s mission.
