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Awards & Recognition

Celebrating excellence and outstanding contributions to interdisciplinary education worldwide

AAIDES Awards Program

Recognizing pioneering work and lifetime achievements in interdisciplinary education

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Honorary Fellows Award
Established 2024
The Honorary Fellows Award honors senior members who, through lifelong service and contribution to interdisciplinary education, have advanced the field qualitatively and significantly. This prestigious recognition celebrates scholars who have made the most marked contributions to growth in interdisciplinary education through scholarship, teaching, research, and technical service.
Selection Criteria
  • Outstanding record in at least two areas: scholarly research and publication, teaching and mentoring, or policy and administrative activities in interdisciplinary education
  • Significant contribution to the development and quality of AAIDES as an organization
  • Distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, with candidates typically 60 years or older
  • Active AAIDES membership, including years immediately prior to nomination
Nomination Requirements
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Comprehensive nomination letter outlining the candidate's contributions and achievements
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Supporting letters from colleagues and peers in the field
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Complete academic curriculum vitae spanning the candidate's entire career
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Documentation of service and impact in interdisciplinary education
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Outstanding Book Award
Annual Recognition
The AAIDES Outstanding Book Award recognizes exceptional contributions to interdisciplinary education literature annually. This award celebrates innovative works that advance understanding and practice in the field, honoring authors and editors who push the boundaries of interdisciplinary education through groundbreaking scholarship and research.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Focus on interdisciplinary education topics including curriculum theory, educational technology, social justice, or cross-cultural education
  • Published within the past two calendar years based on copyright date
  • Research-based, conceptual, theoretical, or policy-oriented works are eligible
  • Single-authored, co-authored, or edited volumes qualify for consideration
  • Nominations by AAIDES members, though authors need not be members
Submission Process
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Detailed nomination explaining the book's significance and outstanding qualities
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Executive summary and publisher contact information provided by author/editor
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Physical copies required for shortlisted works by December deadline
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Self-nominations welcomed and encouraged from all qualified authors

Award Program

Building a global network of excellence in interdisciplinary education

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Award Categories
63+
Countries Eligible
500+
Potential Nominators
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Annual Recognition

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Nomination Guidelines

Review our comprehensive nomination guidelines and ensure all required documentation is prepared before submitting your nomination.

Deadline: Annual submissions due by December 1st

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Contact Awards Committee

Have questions about the nomination process or need clarification on requirements?

Email: contact@aaides.org

Subject: "Awards Nomination Inquiry"

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Mailing Address

Send hard copies and official documents to:

AAIDES Awards Committee
2125 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Canada

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