Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award

The Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award was established in 1990 to honor Gladys Branegan Chalkley, president and treasurer of AAFCS from 1940-1942. Dr. Chalkley founded the Montana Affiliate of AAFCS, as well as the state's dietetic association and its chapter of the American Association of University Women. The scholarship is also funded by a gift from the estate of Geraldine G. Fenn, a South Dakota native who was an Extension 4-H Specialist in Montana. After retirement, Fenn spearheaded development of the Montana 4-H Foundation for Montana and served as a youth advocate at state and national levels. Today, it is supported by donations from AAFCS members who believe in public policy and the utility of civic engagement. 

For more details on the Chalkley-Fenn award and availability of funding, please contact the AAFCS Chief Executive Officer at staff@aafcs.org. 

Other Public Policy Awards

21st Century Community Champion

The 21st Century Community Champion Award, established in 2001, recognizes groups, organizations, and companies that promote the connection between strong families and strong communities by creating viable projects and activities that build communities in which families are valued, supported, and strengthened.

21st Century Community Champion Award will not be given in 2017-18.

21st Century Community Champion Award Recipients

2014
Sew Much Comfort

2013
Jacob Wetterling Resource Center

2009
The Dibble Institute

2008
Second Harvest (now Feeding America)

2005
General Mills

2004
Sears Roebuck and Company

2003
Kettering Foundation

2001
Annie E. Casey Foundation

Friend of the Family

Established in 1984, the Friend of the Family Award acknowledges national or international leaders whose work has significantly and positively shaped policies that affect the family.

Friend of the Family Award will not be given in 2017-18.

If you have any questions, please contact awards@aafcs.org. Thank you.

Friend of the Family Award Recipients