Awards

This award recognizes those who have had a career of distinguished contribution in the study of action research in Canada. Distinguished Contribution to Action Research Awards are presented at the Annual General Meeting for CAARE and no more than two individuals may receive an award in any given year.

Nomination submission deadline for the award to be presented at CSSE 2025 has passed. A new deadline will be posted for CSSE 2026 at the close of this year's conference.

Who May Enter?

Candidates must be nominated by a CAARE member for the award. Candidates do not need to be a CAARE member. A self-nomination is not accepted.

Criteria for Applicants

Nominees will be adjudicated based on the following criteria. Nominations must include evidence that these criteria have been met consistently over a lengthy and meritorious period of time, normally 15 or more years. Active involvement in action research should be demonstrated through:

• A distinguished record of research and publication related to action research, as evidenced by publications in a variety of journals with national and international status, and/or by the receipt of research grants or equivalent measures.

• A deep commitment to the field of action research demonstrated through teaching and learning activities and service related to action research.

• Impact of research demonstrated through action research project outcomes, including community impact.

The deadline for receipt of the nomination package is April 1, 2025.

Nomination/Award Procedures

Each nomination will be reviewed by a panel of CAARE Awards Committee members. The nomination must include:

• A complete CV for the candidate

• One page written statement outlining the ways in which the candidate meets the criteria for the award.

• 3 letters of reference addressing the award criteria, including 1 from a CAARE member and 1 from a non-academic with a longstanding research relationship with the nominee.

• The recipient(s) of the Distinguished Contribution to Action Research Award must indicate if they will be present at the CSSE conference (at George Brown College, June 2025).

Inquiries

Further information regarding this award can be obtained from CAARE President, Dr. Glenda Black (glendab@nipissingu.ca) or by submitting a question through our contact form.

This award recognizes emerging scholars who have conducted exemplary ethical and rigorous action research, as well as the demonstrated potential to become leaders in the field of action research.

Nomination submission deadline for the award to be presented at CSSE 2025 has passed. A new deadline will be posted for CSSE 2026 at the close of this year's conference.

Who May Enter?

Candidates must be nominated by a CAARE member for the award. Candidates do not need to be CAARE member. A self-nomination is not accepted.

Criteria for Applicants

Each application package will be adjudicated by a panel of CAARE Awards Committee members using the following criteria:

• Demonstration of ethical and engaged practice through the integration of action research methodology in their scholarly, academic, or professional agenda. And

• A distinguished record of research and publication related to action research for their career stage, as evidenced by publications in a variety of journals with national and international status, and/or by the receipt of research grants or equivalent measures.

Nomination/Award Procedure

• Complete CV for the candidate

• One page written statement outlining the ways in which the candidate meets the criteria for the award.

• 2 letters of reference that address the award criteria.

• The deadline for receipt of nomination package is April 1, 2025.

• Candidates must be nominated by a CAARE member, but do not need to be active members of CAARE.

• The recipient of the Emerging Scholars in Action Research Award must indicate if they will be able to present their research at the CSSE conference (George Brown College, June 2025).

Inquiries

Further information regarding this award can be obtained from CAARE President, Dr. Glenda Black (glendab@nipissingu.ca) or by submitting a question through our contact form.

The intent of this award is to encourage, recognize, and promote exemplary graduate level research that substantially contributes to the field of action research. Special recognition is also extended to the professor who supervised the successful applicant’s dissertation.

Nomination submission deadline for the award to be presented at CSSE 2025 has passed. A new deadline will be posted for CSSE 2026 at the close of this year's conference.

Who May Enter?

Any person having completed a doctoral dissertation within the past two years. Candidates must be nominated by a CAARE member for the award. Candidates do not need to be CAARE member. A self-nomination is not accepted. One dissertation a year is awarded.

Criteria for Applicants

• Each nomination will be adjudicated by a panel of CAARE Awards Committee members using the following criteria:

• The dissertation must contribute to the field of action research.

• Nominations must include a separate letter of support from the research supervisor that clearly states completion of the graduate degree prior to the CSSE conference of the submission year.

• A synopsis of the research must be submitted electronically and not exceed 25 double-spaced, typewritten pages and must be accompanied by a one-page abstract. The abstract and references do not count toward the page limit. The author should eliminate all identifiable references to individuals and places that might bias reviewers. The synopsis should be emailed to the address below in Microsoft Word .doc or docx format.

• The applicant’s contact information and letters of support should be separate files from the synopsis of the dissertation.

Nomination/Award Procedure

• Complete CV for the candidate

• One page written statement outlining the ways in which the candidate meets the criteria for the award.

• 2 letters of reference that address the award criteria.

• The deadline for receipt of nomination package is April 1, 2025.

• Candidates must be nominated by a CAARE member, but do not need to be active members of CAARE.

• The recipient(s) of the CAARE Outstanding Dissertation in Action Research Award must indicate if they will be able to present their research at the CSSE conference (George Brown College, June 2025).

Inquiries

Further information regarding this award can be obtained from CAARE President, Dr. Glenda Black (glendab@nipissingu.ca) or by submitting a question through our contact form.

The intent of this award is to encourage, recognize, and promote exemplary graduate level research that substantially contributes to the field of action research. Special recognition is also extended to the professor who supervised the successful applicant’s thesis.

Nomination submission deadline for the award to be presented at CSSE 2025 has passed. A new deadline will be posted for CSSE 2026 at the close of this year's conference.

Who May Enter?

Any person having completed a master’s thesis within the past two years. Candidates must be nominated by a CAARE member for the award. Candidates do not need to be CAARE member. A self-nomination is not accepted. One thesis a year is awarded.

Criteria for Applicants

Each nomination will be adjudicated by a panel of CAARE Awards Committee members using the following criteria:

• The thesis must contribute to the field of action research.

• Nominations must include a separate letter of support from the research supervisor that clearly states completion of the graduate degree prior to the CSSE conference of the submission year.

• A synopsis of the research must be submitted electronically and not exceed 25 double-spaced, typewritten pages and must be accompanied by a one-page abstract. The abstract and references do not count toward the page limit. The author should eliminate all identifiable references to individuals and places that might bias reviewers. The synopsis should be emailed to the address below in Microsoft Word .doc or docx format.

• The applicant’s contact information and letters of support should be separate files from the synopsis of the thesis.

Nomination/Award Procedure

• Complete CV for the candidate

• One page written statement outlining the ways in which the candidate meets the criteria for the award.

• 2 letters of reference that address the award criteria.

• The deadline for receipt of nomination package is April 1, 2025.

• Candidates must be nominated by a CAARE member, but do not need to be active members of CAARE.

• The recipient(s) of the CAARE Outstanding Thesis in Action Research Award must indicate if they will be able to present their research at the CSSE conference (George Brown College, June 2025).

Inquiries

Further information regarding this award can be obtained from CAARE President, Dr. Glenda Black (glendab@nipissingu.ca) or by submitting a question through our contact form.