Nominations Open: Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award
September 02, 2025
Honoring Champions of Educational Equity and Leadership

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