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The AAFCS Public Policy Committee encourages civic engagement and the development of policies that improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. To support these purposes and recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their public policy efforts, the committee offers three awards:
Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award
21st Century Community Champion Award
Friend of the Family Award
Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award
The Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award was established in 1990 to honor Gladys Branegan Chalkley, president and treasurer of AAFCS from 1940-1942. Dr. Chalkley founded the Montana Affiliate of AAFCS, as well as the state’s dietetic association and its chapter of the American Association of University Women. The scholarship is also funded by a gift from the estate of Geraldine G. Fenn, a South Dakota native who was an Extension 4-H Specialist in Montana. After retirement, Fenn spearheaded development of the Montana 4-H Foundation for Montana and served as a youth advocate at state and national levels. Today, it is supported by donations from AAFCS members who believe in public policy and the utility of civic engagement.
The Chalkley-Fenn Award program is designed to stimulate interest in public policy as it affects the family and consumer sciences profession, educate scholars in various aspects of policymaking, and provide interaction with members of Congress and leaders of various family and consumer sciences-related organizations. It is awarded in even-numbered years.
- Deadline for receipt of submission materials for the Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award is January 17, 2012.
- The description, guidelines, and application form below should be consulted for details.
Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award Description
Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award Guidelines
Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award Application
Why Should I Support the Chalkley-Fenn Award?
Listen to Podcasts from Chalkley-Fenn Scholars Bonnie Braun, CFCS, and Deborah Gentry, CFCS
Learn About Past Chalkley-Fenn Scholars
Read the Chalkley-Fenn Brochure
View the Chalkley-Fenn Display Screen
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21st Century Community Champion Award
The 21st Century Community Champion Award recognizes groups, organizations, and companies that promote the connection between strong families and strong communities by creating viable projects and activities that build communities in which families are valued, supported, and strengthened.
- Deadline for receipt of nomination materials for the 21st Century Community Champion Award is January 17, 2012.
- The guidelines and nomination form below should be consulted for details.
21st Century Community Champion Award Guidelines
21st Century Community Champion Award Nomination Form
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Friend of the Family Award
Established in 1984, the Friend of the Family Award acknowledges national or international
leaders whose work has significantly and positively shaped policies that affect the family.
- Deadline for receipt of nomination materials for the Friend of the Family Award is January 17, 2012.
- The guidelines and nomination form below should be consulted for details.
Friend of the Family Award Guidelines
Friend of the Family Award Nomination Form
Award Recipients
2011
American Cleaning Institute
2009
The Dibble Institute
Sue Sasser
2008
America's Second Harvest: The Nation's Food Bank Network
Mike Y. Wagner
William P. Niemeyer
2006
Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (WV) and Sharon Percy Rockefeller
2005
Tony Knowles
Former Governor of Alaska
2004
Patrick Bresette
Associate Director
Center for Public Policy Priorities
2003
Senator Tom Daschle
Senate Minority Leader
South Dakota
2002
Aaron Feuerstein
Owner, President, CEO
Malden Mills, Inc.
Lawrence, MA
2001
The Honorable James B. Hunt, Jr.
Former Governor of North Carolina
Advocate Children's Education
1999
Rob Reiner
Actor, Director, & Chairman, Castlerock Entertainment
Advocate for Children
1998
William Raspberry
Nationally Syndicated Columnist, The Washington
Post
Humanitarian
1997
Millard and Linda Fuller
Founders, Habitat for Humanity
Humanitarian
1996
The Honorable Albert Gore, Jr. and Mrs. Tipper
Gore
Vice President of the United States
1995
The Honorable Nancy Kassebaum
United States Senator
1994
The Honorable William H. Natcher
United States Representative
1993
Hillary Rodham Clinton
First Lady of the United States
Advocate for Children and Families
1992
David Jordan
Editor-in-Chief
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
Advocate for the Homeless
1991
Mary Hatwood Futrell
Former President, National Education Association
Educator
1990
Stephen E. Upton
President, Whirlpool Foundation
Philanthropist
1989
The Honorable Pat Schroeder
United States Representative
1988
Marian Wright Edelman
Founder and President, Children's Defense Fund
Social Activist
1988
The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan
United States Senator
1987
The Honorable Daniel R. Coats
United States Senator
1986
The Honorable Quentin N. Burdick
United States Senator
1985
William "Bill" Cosby, Jr.
Actor, Comedian, Educator
1984
The Honorable George Miller
United States Representative
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