[American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation](https://www.ashfoundation.org)

April 15, 2026: Nomination submission deadline (projected)

$2,000 to recipient; $500 to recipient's school system (one-time award)

Recognizes outstanding individuals for innovative and impactful contributions to audiology or speech-language pathology in school settings.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exemplary commitment and significant contributions to the delivery of audiology and/or speech-language pathology services within a school setting. The recognition is given to professionals whose work advances the quality, innovation, and support of audiology and speech-language pathology in educational environments. Awardees are selected for impactful achievements that have led to improved services, innovative programs, or enhanced support for school-based communication sciences. Eligible activities include clinical services, supervision, research, development of innovative or replicable programs, or efforts to promote and support audiology and speech-language pathology services in schools. --- ## Due Dates - April 15, 2026: Nomination submission deadline (projected) All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - The awardee receives $2,000. - The recipient’s school system receives $500 to further the awarded work. - Award is a one-time recognition (not renewable). --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be an audiologist or speech-language pathologist employed by a school system (serving pre-K through high school). - Contractors (individual or agency) are not eligible. - The contribution must have been made within a school system with direct, observable, and demonstrable impact. - Nominee’s commitment should be evidenced by a specific activity or achievement, or a series of related integrated activities with a common goal. - Contributions must be outstanding, innovative, and/or creative, with a clear benefit to students and the school community. --- ## Application Process - **Nomination and Summary Form:** Complete the online form with nominee and nominator contact information, and a summary statement (three sentences or fewer). - **Nomination Document:** Upload as a single PDF (max 8 pages, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced), including: - Nomination narrative (biographical introduction, educational and career summary) - Detailed description of the nominee’s contribution, using required narrative headers - Evidence of support (letters/statements from professionals and/or service recipients) - **Submission:** All materials must be submitted online via the program page. Incomplete or improperly formatted submissions will not be considered. --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented annually. - Past recipients have included professionals recognized for innovative programming, resource development, advocacy, and improvements in service delivery within schools. - See [recent and past recipients](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/rolland-van-hattum-award-for-contribution-in-the-schools-recipients/) for examples of successful nominations. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application instructions](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/rolland-van-hattum-award-for-contribution-in-the-schools/) - [Past recipients](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/rolland-van-hattum-award-for-contribution-in-the-schools-recipients/) - [ASHA Foundation: All grants, scholarships, and awards](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------| | Foundation Programs | foundationprograms@asha.org | +1 301-296-8700 | ---

Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools

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