Congratulations to my long-time colleague Julie Malone, who was awarded the Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Awards Ceremony tonight.
Here is the description of the award:
The Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution to the Schools recognizes an individual’s exemplary commitment and contribution to the delivery of audiology and/or speech-language pathology services within a school setting.The Van Hattum Award is a memorial recognition of Rolland J. Van Hattum, who had a long and distinguished career providing audiology and speech-language pathology services and support in the schools. He believed strongly in the dedication and professionalism of his colleagues in the schools and, until his death in 1987, continued to advocate for the support and recognition of their achievements.
The awardee receives a plaque and an award of $2,000. In addition, the recipient’s school system will receive $500 to further the awarded work.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION Eligible activities or achievements include, but are not limited to: Conducting exemplary clinical services, supervision, or research in a school setting. Developing an innovative program (e.g., clinical, training) in a school setting, with an emphasis on those that are replicable. Promoting or enhancing public or private support for audiology and speech-language pathology services in the schools. https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/rolland-van-hattum-award-for-contribution-in-the-schools/
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| Edy Strand, Julie Malone, Sharynne McLeod |
