Awards and RecognitionThe International Mentoring Association is proud to recognize individuals and organizations whose work advances mentoring research, practice, and impact around the world. Presented during the IMA Biennial Conference, our awards celebrate excellence across multiple dimensions of mentoring - from groundbreaking scholarship and innovative programs to a lifetime of leadership and service to the mentoring profession. We invite you to explore each award, learn about past recipients, and consider submitting a nomination for the next award cycle. Margo Murray Award for Excellent Results in Mentoring at the Societal Level Established in 2024, the Margo Murray Award recognizes a mentoring program or organization that demonstrates measurable societal impact through mentoring excellence. The award honors initiatives that have achieved meaningful, scalable, and sustainable results while exemplifying mentoring best practices and a commitment to positive change. Recognizes: Organizations and mentoring programs creating measurable impact at the community, national, or global level. → Learn More About the Margo Murray Award Here Dr. Hope Richardson Memorial Dissertation Award The Hope Richardson Dissertation Award recognizes outstanding doctoral research that advances the understanding and practice of mentoring. As the International Mentoring Association's premier research award, it honors innovative scholarship that contributes meaningful knowledge to the field and supports the continued growth of mentoring theory, research, and practice. Recognizes: Exceptional doctoral dissertation research focused on mentoring. → Learn More About the Dr. Hope Richardson Dissertation Award Here IMA Mentoring Lifetime Achievement Award Established in 2024, the IMA Mentoring Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose careers have been dedicated to advancing mentoring through leadership, scholarship, program development, advocacy, service, and practice. This distinguished honor celebrates a sustained record of contributions that have strengthened mentoring communities, influenced the profession, and inspired future generations of mentors and mentoring leaders. Recognizes: Individuals whose lifelong contributions have significantly advanced the field and practice of mentoring. Nominate a Future Recipient Award nominations are accepted in conjunction with each IMA Biennial Conference. Eligibility requirements, nomination criteria, submission instructions, and past recipients can be found on each award's individual page. We encourage members and the broader mentoring community to recognize those whose work exemplifies excellence in mentoring research, practice, and impact.
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