Honors and Awards

2023 Honors and Awards Recipients

Honors and Awards Categories

Honors of the Council

Presented to those individuals whose contributions to the Council and/or to academic education in Communication Sciences and Disorders have been of such magnitude that their impact on the Council or on the education of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, or speech and hearing scientists – through clinical practice, teaching, research, administration, service, or legislative activity is recognized throughout the professional community. The Honors of the Council is the highest honor bestowed by the Council.

Distinguished Contribution Award

Presented to individuals, agencies, businesses, or organizations in recognition of significant and/or sustained service or contributions to the Council that have enhanced the Council’s ability to serve its membership or which have effectively enriched education in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Excellence in Diversity Award

Presented to an individual, individuals, or academic program making significant contributions to achieving diversity in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Recipients of this award are individuals or academic programs that have made a significant contribution to increasing the presence of under-represented populations in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders.