NCFR - Cindy Winter Scholarship Award

Organization: National Council on Family Relations

This award is presented to honor a student or new professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership or service in family studies, human ecology, human development, family science, or a related field. The award is given biennially and includes complimentary registration to the NCFR Annual Conference, a plaque, and a stipend of $1,000 to be used for travel expenses to attend the NCFR Annual Conference.Criteria: A student or new professional who: Has been a NCFR member for a minimum of 1 year; Shows potential for leadership excellence within NCFR; Demonstrates leadership in: scholarly or outreach activities that focus on promoting the discipline of family studies and related fields represented among NCFR membership (e.g. organizingconferences, workshops, and symposia, leading departmental student organizations; and giving presentationsat national, state or local conferences) and/or; Maintaining membership in departmental/local/state/community organizations that have family studies as a focus.