Nominations Open: Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award

September 02, 2025

Honoring Champions of Educational Equity and Leadership
Old photo of Dr. Effie Jones

ÂÜÀòÍøis excited to share nominations are now open for the prestigious Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award, which recognizes ÂÜÀòÍømembers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing women and underrepresented groups in educational leadership.

This award honors the legacy of Dr. Effie H. Jones, a pioneering school administrator, teacher, and counselor who organized AASA's Office of Minority Affairs and championed equity throughout her career. Dr. Jones dedicated her life to closing academic, health, and social gaps for underserved children while creating pathways for women and minority educators to enter school leadership roles.

Nominations

The award is open to current ÂÜÀòÍømembers who have made significant contributions through:


  • Equity: Organizing networks and demonstrating courageous leadership to address social justice issues
  • Support: Providing leadership development through coaching, mentoring, and innovative programming
  • Mentoring: Sharing knowledge and resources to advance women and people of color in education
  • Results: Achieving measurable success in advancing underrepresented educators and addressing achievement gaps

Nominees must demonstrate unwavering commitment to mentoring women and underrepresented educators in leadership positions and/or addressing social justice issues affecting children, youth, and adults in schools.

Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2025

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