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Awards and Scholarships

The 2025 Awards Nominations closed on August 15, 2025.

Nominations for 2026 will be accepted beginning in July 2026.

Nomination Guidelines

Please review the description below for each award. It is highly suggested that you type your award nomination details into a Word or Pages document in order to easily complete the required fields in the online nomination form.

For research awards (Sustainable World and Skinner Foundation), all required materials are required at the time of submission. Faculty letters of support must be emailed within 48 hours of the submission to [email protected] or uploaded during the nomination process.

Research Grants

Funding for student and sustainable research

The B. F. Skinner Foundation Florida Graduate Student Research Award

This research award consists of a $500 grant to assist in funding graduate student-driven research. Applicants must be a current FABA member attending a graduate-level program in Florida.

This award includes a $500 stipend for a one-year (max) study, recognition at the annual awards ceremony, plaque, and an invitation to the Awards Luncheon with the FABA Board. More Info

The Behavior Change for a Sustainable World Research Award

Initiated in 2018 by William Heward, this award is meant to support research using behavior analysis concepts and principles to promote sustainable practice and environmentally friendly behavior change.

This award includes a $500 stipend for a one-year (max) study, recognition at the annual awards ceremony, plaque, and an invitation to the Awards Luncheon with the FABA Board. More Info

Member Nominated Awards

Recognition for service and excellence

The Glenn Latham Scholarship Award

In honor of Glenn Latham, this award is intended to recognize parents, foster parents or direct care staff who have exemplified quality behavioral treatment. More Info

The Cathy Lee Buchanan Behavior Change Success Award

This award will recognize a committed, caring behavior analyst who uses behavior analysis procedures to improve the lives of others. More Info

The Charles Kimber Public Service Award

This award is given for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis in the Community. More Info

The Michael Hemingway and Gerald Shook Public Service Award

Bestowed for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis in Florida. More Info

The David Niederpruem Memorial Fund

Established to honor the impact that Dave Niederpruem made on the lives of his students. More Info

The Principles and Practice Award

Honoring those who align scientific excellence with ethical application. More Info

The Jose Martinez-Diaz Memorial Award

Established to honor the memory of a great mentor to the field, Dr. Jose Martinez-Diaz. More Info

Board Nominated Awards

Awards bestowed by the FABA Board of Directors

The FABA Board of Directors can opt to bestow the following awards that symbolize significant dedication to the field and science:

  • The Charles H. Cox Award for Outstanding Service Recognizes a behavior analyst who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the promotion of excellence in behavior analysis in the state of Florida.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award Designed to recognize behavior analysts who have demonstrated their commitment to the field over a lifetime.
  • The Nate Azrin Award for Outstanding Scientific Contributions To honor individuals who have made significant contributions through scientific research.
  • Friends of FABA Award To honor individuals outside the field who promote the use of behavior analysis.
  • Legislator of the Year Award Acknowledges legislators supportive of behavior analysis issues.