The AME recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions
to the organization and to the field. Areas of consideration include: (1)
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; (2) Service to
AME, such as acting as a board member, office holder, program planner, or
major presenter at conferences; (3) Teaching and mentoring, including doctoral
student supervision, course development and teaching, conceptualization,
realization or supervision of educational interventions; and (4)
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.