Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement
Forecasted
The Louis M. DiCarlo Award honors recent, innovative clinical achievements in audiology or speech-language pathology that advance clinical practice, presented by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 award plus recognition plaque; single annual award
Summary: Recognizes a recent, specific, and innovative clinical achievement in audiology or speech-language pathology that advances the field.
Key Information: Nominees must first be selected for a State Clinical Achievement Award; only one nominee per state per year.
Description
The Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement, administered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) through its Foundation, honors an individual who has made a significant and well-defined contribution to clinical practice in audiology or speech-language pathology within the past six years. The award celebrates innovation—such as new treatment techniques, unique clinical programs, or impactful research—that demonstrates advancement in clinical practice. Each year, state associations select recipients for State Clinical Achievement Awards, and from this group, one outstanding individual is chosen for the DiCarlo Award. The recognition includes a $2,500 monetary award and a commemorative plaque.
