The Kuhmerker Career Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the organization and to the field. Areas of consideration include:

• Contribution to the field of moral development and/or education. This could consist of contributions to ethical theory and philosophy, an assessment instrument or strategy adopted by a significant number of researchers, the publication on an ongoing or long-term basis of resource material and critical analyses helpful to researchers and practitioners, or an innovative educational program adopted by a significant number of practitioners;
• Service to AME, such as acting as a board member, office holder, program planner, or major presenter at conferences;
• Teaching and mentoring, including doctoral student supervision, course development and teaching, conceptualization, realization or supervision of educational interventions; and
• Special/innovative service to the public, workplace, or education.

AME members are encouraged to sponsor nominations by completion of a nomination form and provision of supporting letters that address criteria used in the selection of awardees. For further information contact Professor Muriel Bebeau.

Click here for past Career Award recipients.

Click here for information on the late Lisa Kuhmerker, founder of the AME.