Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools
This award recognizes outstanding individuals for innovative and impactful contributions to audiology or speech-language pathology in school settings.
Funder: American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
Due Dates: April 15, 2026: Nomination submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 to recipient; $500 to recipient's school system (one-time award)
Summary: 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.
