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

May 2026 (Nomination submission deadline)

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

Recognizes exemplary commitment and impact in delivering audiology or speech-language pathology services within school settings.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and innovation in the delivery of audiology and/or speech-language pathology services within school environments. Established in memory of Rolland J. Van Hattum, the award celebrates those whose work has significantly advanced clinical services, program development, or support for these professions in educational settings. It aims to highlight achievements that have a demonstrable and lasting impact on students and school systems. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (Nomination submission deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $2,000 awarded to the individual recipient - $500 awarded to the recipient’s school system to further the awarded work - Award is a one-time, non-renewable honorarium --- ## Eligibility - The nominee must be an audiologist or speech-language pathologist employed directly by a school system (serving pre-K through high school); contractors or agency employees are not eligible. - The contribution must have been made within a school system and have a direct, observable, and demonstrable impact. - The commitment should be evidenced by a specific activity or achievement, or a series of integrated activities aimed at a common goal. - Contributions should be outstanding, such as being innovative, resourceful, or collaborative in nature. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted by a nominator (not self-nomination). - Required components: - **Nomination and Summary Form** (completed online): Includes contact information and a brief summary statement. - **Nomination Document** (one PDF, up to 8 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins): - Nomination narrative (biographical intro and summary of career activities) - Description of the nominee’s specific contribution, its impact, and the population served - Case for support (letters or statements from professionals and, if appropriate, service recipients or families) - All nomination materials must be uploaded as a single PDF file. - Incomplete submissions or those exceeding page limits will be excluded from consideration. --- ## Additional Information - The awardee receives a plaque in addition to the monetary award. - The award specifically recognizes achievements in the context of school-based service delivery. - Past recipients have included leaders in program development, clinical innovation, and advocacy for school-based audiology and speech-language services. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application instructions](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/rolland-van-hattum-award-for-contribution-in-the-schools) - [Past recipients and award history](https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/rolland-van-hattum-award-for-contribution-in-the-schools-recipients/) - [Funder’s main awards and grants page](https://www.asha.org/students/awards/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 800-638-8255 | | General Contact | [Contact form](https://www.asha.org/contact) | | Address | 2200 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, United States |

Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools

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