Thank you for taking the time to submit a nomination for an AASECT Award! We encourage you to complete the nomination form to the best of your ability. We  are able to support efforts to obtain any outstanding information.

This award is presented to a current Sexuality Educator who has made long standing contributions, outstanding achievements, or otherwise had a major impact in one or more areas of sexuality education. Areas of impact may include, but are not limited to: teaching in the community, teaching in higher education, raising public awareness of sexual issues or public advocacy / lobbying policy-makers.

The nominee should have (at minimum) 1 letter of support (not more than 500 words) from folx who are familiar with their work. The letter(s) must be attached to this application.

The nominee must be an AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is presented to a current Sexuality Educator who has made long standing contributions, outstanding achievements, or otherwise had a major impact in one or more areas of sexuality education. Areas of impact may include, but are not limited to: teaching in the community, teaching in higher education, raising public awareness of sexual issues or public advocacy / lobbying policy-makers.

The nominee should have (at minimum) 1 letter of support (not more than 500 words) from folx who are familiar with their work. The letter(s) must be attached to this application.

The nominee must be an AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award is presented to a current Sexuality Educator who has made long standing contributions, outstanding achievements, or otherwise had a major impact in one or more areas of sexuality education. Areas of impact may include, but are not limited to: teaching in the community, teaching in higher education, raising public awareness of sexual issues or public advocacy / lobbying policy-makers.

The nominee should have (at minimum) 1 letter of support (not more than 500 words) from folx who are familiar with their work. The letter(s) must be attached to this application.

The nominee must be an AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award is presented to a current Sexuality Educator who has made long standing contributions, outstanding achievements, or otherwise had a major impact in one or more areas of sexuality education. Areas of impact may include, but are not limited to: teaching in the community, teaching in higher education, raising public awareness of sexual issues or public advocacy / lobbying policy-makers.

The nominee must be an AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award recognizes a sexuality professional whose work is building towards a more sexually liberated world. Nominate your colleagues and friends who are disrupting systems of oppression by raising awareness about and transforming harm, injustice, or inequity in our professions and our world. The AASECT DEI Award celebrates the accomplishments of historically marginalized sexuality professionals enacting real change in our communities. Areas of impact may include, but are not limited to, art, activism, organizing, leadership, education, public advocacy, or media. The nominee should have one letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work. Tell us about sexuality professionals centering disability, racial, gender, and reproductive justice.

This award is open to all. 

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award recognizes a sexuality professional whose work is building towards a more sexually liberated world. Nominate your colleagues and friends who are disrupting systems of oppression by raising awareness about and transforming harm, injustice, or inequity in our professions and our world. The AASECT DEI Award celebrates the accomplishments of historically marginalized sexuality professionals enacting real change in our communities. Areas of impact may include, but are not limited to, art, activism, organizing, leadership, education, public advocacy, or media. The nominee should have one letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work. Tell us about sexuality professionals centering disability, racial, gender, and reproductive justice.

This award is open to all. 

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award recognizes a sexuality professional whose work is building towards a more sexually liberated world. Nominate your colleagues and friends who are disrupting systems of oppression by raising awareness about and transforming harm, injustice, or inequity in our professions and our world. The AASECT DEI Award celebrates the accomplishments of historically marginalized sexuality professionals enacting real change in our communities. Areas of impact may include, but are not limited to, art, activism, organizing, leadership, education, public advocacy, or media. The nominee should have one letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work. Tell us about sexuality professionals centering disability, racial, gender, and reproductive justice.

This award is open to all. 

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award recognizes a sexuality professional whose work is building towards a more sexually liberated world. Nominate your colleagues and friends who are disrupting systems of oppression by raising awareness about and transforming harm, injustice, or inequity in our professions and our world. The AASECT DEI Award celebrates the accomplishments of historically marginalized sexuality professionals enacting real change in our communities. Areas of impact may include, but are not limited to, art, activism, organizing, leadership, education, public advocacy, or media. Tell us about sexuality professionals centering disability, racial, gender, and reproductive justice.

This award is open to all. 

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is presented to an AASECT member (educator, counselor, or therapist) who currently has made impactful contributions in the field of sexuality within their first 3 years of stepping into the sexuality field. This may include students as well as recently graduated AASECT members. This award may be considered for any practical or theoretical body of work, including (but not limited to) providing training, retreats, online courses, videos, or publishing a paper or book. The nominee should have 1 letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work. 

This nominee must be an Early Career AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is presented to an AASECT member (educator, counselor, or therapist) who currently has made impactful contributions in the field of sexuality within their first 3 years of stepping into the sexuality field. This may include students as well as recently graduated AASECT members. This award may be considered for any practical or theoretical body of work, including (but not limited to) providing training, retreats, online courses, videos, or publishing a paper or book. The nominee should have 1 letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work. 

This nominee must be an Early Career AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award is presented to an AASECT member (educator, counselor, or therapist) who currently has made impactful contributions in the field of sexuality within their first 3 years of stepping into the sexuality field. This may include students as well as recently graduated AASECT members. This award may be considered for any practical or theoretical body of work, including (but not limited to) providing training, retreats, online courses, videos, or publishing a paper or book. The nominee should have 1 letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work. 

This nominee must be an Early Career AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award is presented to an AASECT member (educator, counselor, or therapist) who currently has made impactful contributions in the field of sexuality within their first 3 years of stepping into the sexuality field. This may include students as well as recently graduated AASECT members. This award may be considered for any practical or theoretical body of work, including (but not limited to) providing training, retreats, online courses, videos, or publishing a paper or book. The nominee should have 1 letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work. 

This nominee must be an Early Career AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

The recipient of this award is a highly regarded expert in their field, recognized by their peers as an accomplished and visionary colleague, and a role model for professional and personal ethics, as well as excellence in achievement. This award honors work that includes, but is not limited to, the development and implementation of sexuality education curriculum, clinical programs or other original clinical contributions, scientific research, and media contributions through art, print, radio, television, or the internet. The nominee should submit one letter of support, no more than 500 words, from someone familiar with their work.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

The recipient of this award is a highly regarded expert in their field, recognized by their peers as an accomplished and visionary colleague, and a role model for professional and personal ethics, as well as excellence in achievement. This award honors work that includes, but is not limited to, the development and implementation of sexuality education curriculum, clinical programs or other original clinical contributions, scientific research, and media contributions through art, print, radio, television, or the internet. The nominee should submit one letter of support, no more than 500 words, from someone familiar with their work.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

The recipient of this award is a highly regarded expert in their field, recognized by their peers as an accomplished and visionary colleague, and a role model for professional and personal ethics, as well as excellence in achievement. This award honors work that includes, but is not limited to, the development and implementation of sexuality education curriculum, clinical programs or other original clinical contributions, scientific research, and media contributions through art, print, radio, television, or the internet. The nominee should submit one letter of support, no more than 500 words, from someone familiar with their work.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

The recipient of this award is a highly regarded expert in their field, recognized by their peers as an accomplished and visionary colleague, and a role model for professional and personal ethics, as well as excellence in achievement. This award honors work that includes, but is not limited to, the development and implementation of sexuality education curriculum, clinical programs or other original clinical contributions, scientific research, and media contributions through art, print, radio, television, or the internet. 

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is presented to a certified AASECT member in good standing who has worked to promote the mission of AASECT, advocating for sexual health through the development and advancement of sexuality education, counseling, or therapy. This individual will have served the organization through activities including, but not limited to, recruitment of new members; presentation of a paper or workshop at AASECT meetings; serving on the Board of Directors, a committee or task force; developing publications for or about the organization; assistance in the development of AASECT policy; and representation of AASECT in the public sector. The nominee should have 1 letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work. 

This nominee must be a certified AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is presented to a certified AASECT member in good standing who has worked to promote the mission of AASECT, advocating for sexual health through the development and advancement of sexuality education, counseling, or therapy. This individual will have served the organization through activities including, but not limited to, recruitment of new members; presentation of a paper or workshop at AASECT meetings; serving on the Board of Directors, a committee or task force; developing publications for or about the organization; assistance in the development of AASECT policy; and representation of AASECT in the public sector. The nominee should have 1 letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work.

This nominee must be a certified AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award is presented to a certified AASECT member in good standing who has worked to promote the mission of AASECT, advocating for sexual health through the development and advancement of sexuality education, counseling, or therapy. This individual will have served the organization through activities including, but not limited to, recruitment of new members; presentation of a paper or workshop at AASECT meetings; serving on the Board of Directors, a committee or task force; developing publications for or about the organization; assistance in the development of AASECT policy; and representation of AASECT in the public sector. The nominee should have 1 letter of support, no more than 500 words, from individuals familiar with their work.

This nominee must be a certified AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award is presented to a certified AASECT member in good standing who has worked to promote the mission of AASECT, advocating for sexual health through the development and advancement of sexuality education, counseling, or therapy. This individual will have served the organization through activities including, but not limited to, recruitment of new members; presentation of a paper or workshop at AASECT meetings; serving on the Board of Directors, a committee or task force; developing publications for or about the organization; assistance in the development of AASECT policy; and representation of AASECT in the public sector. 

This nominee must be a certified AASECT member.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of human sexuality made through private endeavors, charitable events, public-awareness campaigns, organizing efforts, sex-positive educational offerings, and/or policy or advocacy work. The Humanitarian Award may be presented to an individual acting independently, an individual representing a group or institution, or a group or institution as a whole. Supporting documents should clearly specify who is being recognized: the individual, the representative, or the collective body, and describe the nature and impact of their contribution accordingly.

Please submit a brief justification for your nomination at no more than 500 words, in addition to relevant documentation, which may include links to websites, event pages, photo, and/or video documentation. The committee will review a maximum of 5 minutes of video documentation, so please cut your media accordingly, or include a time signature for longer submissions.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of human sexuality made through private endeavors, charitable events, public-awareness campaigns, organizing efforts, sex-positive educational offerings, and/or policy or advocacy work. The Humanitarian Award may be presented to an individual acting independently, an individual representing a group or institution, or a group or institution as a whole. Supporting documents should clearly specify who is being recognized: the individual, the representative, or the collective body, and describe the nature and impact of their contribution accordingly.

Please submit a brief justification for your nomination at no more than 500 words, in addition to relevant documentation, which may include links to websites, event pages, photo, and/or video documentation. The committee will review a maximum of 5 minutes of video documentation, so please cut your media accordingly, or include a time signature for longer submissions.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of human sexuality made through private endeavors, charitable events, public-awareness campaigns, organizing efforts, sex-positive educational offerings, and/or policy or advocacy work. The Humanitarian Award may be presented to an individual acting independently, an individual representing a group or institution, or a group or institution as a whole. Supporting documents should clearly specify who is being recognized: the individual, the representative, or the collective body, and describe the nature and impact of their contribution accordingly.

Please submit a brief justification for your nomination at no more than 500 words, in addition to relevant documentation, which may include links to websites, event pages, photo, and/or video documentation. The committee will review a maximum of 5 minutes of video documentation, so please cut your media accordingly, or include a time signature for longer submissions.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of human sexuality made through private endeavors, charitable events, public-awareness campaigns, organizing efforts, sex-positive educational offerings, and/or policy or advocacy work. The Humanitarian Award may be presented to an individual acting independently, an individual representing a group or institution, or a group or institution as a whole. Supporting documents should clearly specify who is being recognized: the individual, the representative, or the collective body, and describe the nature and impact of their contribution accordingly.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award recognizes exceptional creativity in applying integrative and interactive approaches to addressing sexual issues in clinical work with individuals, couples, groups, and/or supervisees across diverse ages, genders, and other identities. Eligible works may include (but are not limited to) practical or theoretical contributions such as trainings, retreats, online courses, videos, or published papers/books that demonstrate a holistic understanding of sexuality. Submissions should reflect a thoughtful integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or spiritual dimensions of sexual experience, as well as relational and/or social contexts. The nominee should have one letter of support, at no more than 500 words, in addition to relevant documentation which may include links to websites, event pages, photo, and/or video documentation. The committee will view a maximum of 5 minutes of video documentation, so please cut your media accordingly, or include a time signature to reference for longer submissions.

This award is open to AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselors and Sex Therapists.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award recognizes exceptional creativity in applying integrative and interactive approaches to addressing sexual issues in clinical work with individuals, couples, groups, and/or supervisees across diverse ages, genders, and other identities. Eligible works may include (but are not limited to) practical or theoretical contributions such as trainings, retreats, online courses, videos, or published papers/books that demonstrate a holistic understanding of sexuality. Submissions should reflect a thoughtful integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or spiritual dimensions of sexual experience, as well as relational and/or social contexts. The nominee should have one letter of support, at no more than 500 words, in addition to relevant documentation which may include links to websites, event pages, photo, and/or video documentation. The committee will view a maximum of 5 minutes of video documentation, so please cut your media accordingly, or include a time signature to reference for longer submissions.

This award is open to AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselors and Sex Therapists.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award recognizes exceptional creativity in applying integrative and interactive approaches to addressing sexual issues in clinical work with individuals, couples, groups, and/or supervisees across diverse ages, genders, and other identities. Eligible works may include (but are not limited to) practical or theoretical contributions such as trainings, retreats, online courses, videos, or published papers/books that demonstrate a holistic understanding of sexuality. Submissions should reflect a thoughtful integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or spiritual dimensions of sexual experience, as well as relational and/or social contexts. The nominee should have one letter of support, at no more than 500 words, in addition to relevant documentation which may include links to websites, event pages, photo, and/or video documentation. The committee will view a maximum of 5 minutes of video documentation, so please cut your media accordingly, or include a time signature to reference for longer submissions.

This award is open to AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselors and Sex Therapists.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (500 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award recognizes exceptional creativity in applying integrative and interactive approaches to addressing sexual issues in clinical work with individuals, couples, groups, and/or supervisees across diverse ages, genders, and other identities. Eligible works may include (but are not limited to) practical or theoretical contributions such as trainings, retreats, online courses, videos, or published papers/books that demonstrate a holistic understanding of sexuality. Submissions should reflect a thoughtful integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or spiritual dimensions of sexual experience, as well as relational and/or social contexts. 

This award is open to AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselors and Sex Therapists.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is presented to the author(s) of a book that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual wellbeing and education, specifically as it applies to children/adolescents (kids) and teens (young adults), and which elevates the standards of the field. The nominated book must be intended for an audience under the age of 18 and have been published in 2023-2025. Nominations must include a brief description of why the book is nominated for the award (no more than 250 words). 

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026 to be considered eligible. Digital copies are acceptable. 

We suggest contacting the author(s) and or publisher to have the book sent directly to the assigned Awards Committee members. Please note that submitting the materials may accrue a cost (i.e. hard copies and shipping). Nominees will receive an email with a link for them to consent to be considered for this award. Once consent is provided and the application has been completed, nominees will receive a confirmation email containing the contact information (including email and/or mailing addresses) of the Awards Committee members to whom books should be sent.

This award is open to all.

This award is presented to the author(s) of a book that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual wellbeing and education, specifically as it applies to children/adolescents (kids) and teens (young adults), and which elevates the standards of the field. The nominated book must be intended for an audience under the age of 18 and have been published in 2023-2025. Nominations must include a brief description of why the book is nominated for the award (no more than 250 words).

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026 to be considered eligible. Digital copies are acceptable. 

Please note that submitting the materials may accrue a cost (i.e. hard copies and shipping). After submitting this form, you'll receive an automatic confirmation email. 

Please note: a seperate email from the AASECT Office will follow. That message will include the contact information (email and/or mailing addresses) for the Awards Committee members who should receive copies of nominated books.

This award is open to all.

For Book Awards, a copy of the book must be made available to 6 review committee members. Digital copies are strongly preferred.

• Digital submissions (PDFs, eBooks, access codes, etc.): After submitting this form, please email awards@aasect.org with your file, link(s), or access instructions. Materials must be received by December 31, 2025.
• Print submissions: Each member of the review committee must receive a copy of the book. Please email awards@aasect.org for shipping instructions. Shipments must arrive by December 31, 2025.

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award is presented to the author(s) of a book that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual wellbeing and education, specifically as it applies to children/adolescents (kids) and teens (young adults), and which elevates the standards of the field. The nominated book must be intended for an audience under the age of 18 and have been published in 2023-2025. Nominations must include a brief description of why the book is nominated for the award (no more than 250 words).

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026. Digital copies are acceptable. 

 Nominees will receive an email with a link for them to consent to be considered for this award. Once consent is provided and the application has been completed, nominees will receive a confirmation email containing the contact information (including email and/or mailing addresses) of the Awards Committee members to whom books should be sent.

This award is open to all.

For Book Awards, a copy of the book must be made available to 6 review committee members. Digital copies are strongly preferred.

• Digital submissions (PDFs, eBooks, access codes, etc.): After submitting this form, please email awards@aasect.org with your file, link(s), or access instructions. Materials must be received by December 31, 2025.
• Print submissions: Each member of the review committee must receive a copy of the book. Please email awards@aasect.org for shipping instructions. Shipments must arrive by December 31, 2025.

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award is presented to the author(s) of a book that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual wellbeing and education, specifically as it applies to children/adolescents (kids) and teens (young adults), and which elevates the standards of the field. The nominated book must be intended for an audience under the age of 18 and have been published in 2023-2025. 

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a digital or hard copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026 to be considered eligible.

Please note that submitting the materials may accrue a cost (i.e. hard copies and shipping). After submitting this form, you'll receive an automatic confirmation email.

Please note: A seperate email from the AASECT office will follow. That message will include the contact information (email and/or mailing address) for the Awards Committee members who should receive copies of nominated books.

This award is open to all.

This award recognizes the author(s) of a book that makes an outstanding contribution to the fields of clinical sexology, sexual health, or sexuality education. To be eligible, the book must be authored by sexuality professionals and specifically written for other professionals in the field, with the goal of advancing and elevating professional standards. The nominated book must have been published in 2023-2025. Please include a brief description of why the book is being nominated for the award (no more than 250 words).

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026. Digital copies are acceptable. 

We suggest contacting the author(s) and or publisher to have the book sent directly to the assigned Awards Committee members. Please note that submitting the materials may accrue a cost (i.e. hard copies and shipping). Nominees will receive an email with a link for them to consent to be considered for this award. Once consent is provided and the application has been completed, nominees will receive a confirmation email containing the contact information (including email and/or mailing addresses) of the Awards Committee members to whom books should be sent.

This award is open to AASECT members only.

This award recognizes the author(s) of a book that makes an outstanding contribution to the fields of clinical sexology, sexual health, or sexuality education. To be eligible, the book must be authored by sexuality professionals and specifically written for other professionals in the field, with the goal of advancing and elevating professional standards. The nominated book must have been published in 2023-2025. Please include a brief description of why the book is being nominated for the award (no more than 250 words).

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026. Digital copies are acceptable. 

Please note that submitting the materials may accrue a cost (i.e. hard copies and shipping).  After submitting this form, you'll receive an automatic confirmation email.

Please note: A seperate email from the AASECT Office will follow. That message will include the contact information (email and/or mailing address) for the Awards Committee memvers who should receive copies of nominated books.

This award is open all.

For Book Awards, a copy of the book must be made available to 6 review committee members. Digital copies are strongly preferred.

• Digital submissions (PDFs, eBooks, access codes, etc.): After submitting this form, please email awards@aasect.org with your file, link(s), or access instructions. Materials must be received by December 31, 2025.
• Print submissions: Each member of the review committee must receive a copy of the book. Please email awards@aasect.org for shipping instructions. Shipments must arrive by December 31, 2025.

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award recognizes the author(s) of a book that makes an outstanding contribution to the fields of clinical sexology, sexual health, or sexuality education. To be eligible, the book must be authored by sexuality professionals and specifically written other professionals in the field, with the goal of advancing and elevating professional standards. The nominated book must have been published in 2023-2025. Please include a brief description of why the book is being nominated for the award (no more than 250 words).

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026. Digital copies are acceptable. 

Nominees will receive an email with a link for them to consent to be considered for this award. Once consent is provided and the application has been completed, nominees will receive a confirmation email containing the contact information (including email and/or mailing addresses) of the Awards Committee members to whom books should be sent.

This award is open to AASECT members only.

For Book Awards, a copy of the book must be made available to 6 review committee members. Digital copies are strongly preferred.

• Digital submissions (PDFs, eBooks, access codes, etc.): After submitting this form, please email awards@aasect.org with your file, link(s), or access instructions. Materials must be received by December 31, 2025.
• Print submissions: Each member of the review committee must receive a copy of the book. Please email awards@aasect.org for shipping instructions. Shipments must arrive by December 31, 2025.

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award recognizes the author(s) of a book that makes an outstanding contribution to the fields of clinical sexology, sexual health, or sexuality education. To be eligible, the book must be authored by sexuality professionals and specifically written for other professionals in the field, with the goal of advancing and elevating professional standards. The nominated book must have been published in 2023-2025.

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a digital or hard copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026 to be considered eligible.

This award is open to AASECT members only.

This award is presented to the sexuality professional(s) who authored a book that makes a significant contribution to the general public's knowledge of sexuality. The nominated book written for a general audience must have been published between 2023-2025. Please include a brief description of why the book is nominated for the award (no more than 250 words). 

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026. Digital copies are acceptable. 

We suggest contacting the author(s) and or publisher to have the book sent directly to the assigned Awards Committee members. Please note that submitting the materials may accrue a cost (i.e. hard copies and shipping). Nominees will receive an email with a link for them to consent to be considered for this award. Once consent is provided and the application has been completed, nominees will receive a confirmation email containing the contact information (including email and/or mailing addresses) of the Awards Committee members to whom books should be sent.

This award is open to all.

This award is presented to the sexuality professional(s) who authored a book that makes a significant contribution to the general public's knowledge of sexuality. The nominated book written for a general audience must have been published between 2023-2025. Please include a brief description of why the book is nominated for the award (no more than 250 words).

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026. Digital copies are acceptable. 

Please note that submitting the materials may accrue a cost (i.e. hard copies and shipping). Both print or digital formats are accepted, and are not required to have been delivered for this application to be considered complete. After submitting this form, you'll receive an automatic confirmation email.

Please note: A seperate email from the AASECT Office will follow. That message will include the contact information (email and/or mailing addresses) for the Awards Committee members who should receive copies of nominated books.

This award is open to all.

For Book Awards, a copy of the book must be made available to 6 review committee members. Digital copies are strongly preferred.

• Digital submissions (PDFs, eBooks, access codes, etc.): After submitting this form, please email awards@aasect.org with your file, link(s), or access instructions. Materials must be received by December 31, 2025.
• Print submissions: Each member of the review committee must receive a copy of the book. Please email awards@aasect.org for shipping instructions. Shipments must arrive by December 31, 2025.

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award is presented to the sexuality professional(s) who authored a book that makes a significant contribution to the general public's knowledge of sexuality. The nominated book written for a general audience must have been published between 2023-2025. Please include a brief description of why the book is nominated for the award (no more than 250 words).

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026. Digital copies are acceptable. 

Nominees will receive an email with a link for them to consent to be considered for this award. Once consent is provided and the application has been completed, nominees will receive a confirmation email containing the contact information (including email and/or mailing addresses) of the Awards Committee members to whom books should be sent.

This award is open to all.

For Book Awards, a copy of the book must be made available to 6 review committee members. Digital copies are strongly preferred.

• Digital submissions (PDFs, eBooks, access codes, etc.): After submitting this form, please email awards@aasect.org with your file, link(s), or access instructions. Materials must be received by December 31, 2025.
• Print submissions: Each member of the review committee must receive a copy of the book. Please email awards@aasect.org for shipping instructions. Shipments must arrive by December 31, 2025.

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award is presented to the sexuality professional(s) who authored a book that makes a significant contribution to the general public's knowledge of sexuality. The nominated book written for a general audience must have been published between 2023-2025. 

Assigned Awards Committee members must receive a digital or hard copy of the book no later than January 16, 2026 to be considered eligible.

This award is open to all.

This award is for the creators of a Podcast that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual wellbeing, education, and which elevates the standards of the field. The nominated Podcast can be developed for a professional or general audience, and must have been produced in 2025. To nominate a Podcast, send three linked episodes for review along with contact information for all podcast host(s). Please include a brief letter of support at no more than 250 words. Please make sure that the committee can access and view the episodes suggested, or the nomination will not be considered. 

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is for the creators of a Podcast that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual wellbeing, education, and which elevates the standards of the field. The nominated Podcast can be developed for a professional or general audience, and must have been produced in 2025. To nominate a Podcast, send three linked episodes for review along with contact information for all podcast host(s). Please include a brief letter of support at no more than 250 words. Please make sure that the committee can access and view the episodes suggested, or the nomination will not be considered.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Each co-host must complete the consent application for the nominiation to be considered complete. The consent application can be found here. Select "Podcast Award" and then "I was nominated by someone else..."

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award is for the creators of a Podcast that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual wellbeing, education, and which elevates the standards of the field. The nominated Podcast can be developed for a professional or general audience, and must have been produced in 2025. To nominate a Podcast, send three linked episodes for review along with contact information for all podcast host(s). Please include a brief letter of support at no more than 250 words. Please make sure that the committee can access and view the episodes suggested, or the nomination will not be considered.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Each co-host must complete the consent application for the nominiation to be considered complete. The consent application can be found here. Select "Podcast Award" and then "I was nominated by someone else..."

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award is for the creators of a Podcast that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual wellbeing, education, and which elevates the standards of the field. The nominated Podcast can be developed for a professional or general audience, and must have been produced in 2025. 

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is for the creator(s)/producer(s) of a web series (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Live, TikTok, etc.) that makes a significant contribution to increasing sex-positive online content and information. The nominated web series can be developed for a professional audience or for a general audience. The web series must have been produced in a relatively recent timeframe.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is for the creator(s)/producer(s) of a web series (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Live, TikTok, etc.) that makes a significant contribution to increasing sex-positive online content and information. The nominated web series can be developed for a professional audience or for a general audience. The web series must have been produced in a relatively recent timeframe.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award is for the creator(s)/producer(s) of a web series (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Live, TikTok, etc.) that makes a significant contribution to increasing sex-positive online content and information. The nominated web series can be developed for a professional audience or for a general audience. The web series must have been produced in a relatively recent timeframe.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award is for the creator(s)/producer(s) of a web series (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Live, TikTok, etc.) that makes a significant contribution to increasing sex-positive online content and information. The nominated web series can be developed for a professional audience or for a general audience. The web series must have been produced in a relatively recent timeframe.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is for the producer(s) of an explicit or non-explicit film, video, or DVD that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual health: "AASECT affirms the fundamental value of sexuality as an inherent, essential, and beneficial dimension of being human." The nominated work will amplify diverse voices while expanding the clinical and educational standards of the sexual health field. The nominated film can be developed for a general or professional audience. It must be produced in a relatively recent timeframe as noted by the awards committee. Please make sure that the committee can acces and view the links and/or DVDs.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

This award is for the producer(s) of an explicit or non-explicit film, video, or DVD that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual health: "AASECT affirms the fundamental value of sexuality as an inherent, essential, and beneficial dimension of being human." The nominated work will amplify diverse voices while expanding the clinical and educational standards of the sexual health field. The nominated film can be developed for a general or professional audience. It must be produced in a relatively recent timeframe as noted by the awards committee. Please make sure that the committee can acces and view the links and/or DVDs.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Each producer must complete the consent application for the nominiation to be considered complete. The consent application can be found here. Select "Audiovisual and Film Award" and then "I was nominated by someone else..."

Please submit your self nomination essay as to why you are nominating yourself for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the self nomination essay.

This award is for the producer(s) of an explicit or non-explicit film, video, or DVD that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual health: "AASECT affirms the fundamental value of sexuality as an inherent, essential, and beneficial dimension of being human." The nominated work will amplify diverse voices while expanding the clinical and educational standards of the sexual health field. The nominated film can be developed for a general or professional audience. It must be produced in a relatively recent timeframe as noted by the awards committee. Please make sure that the committee can acces and view the links and/or DVDs.

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Each producer must complete the consent application for the nominiation to be considered complete. The consent application can be found here. Select "Audiovisual and Film Award" and then "I was nominated by someone else..."

Please submit a letter of support as to why you are nominating this individual for this award (250 words maximum).

You can choose below to either upload a file or type in the letter of support.

This award is for the producer(s) of an explicit or non-explicit film, video, or DVD that makes a significant contribution to AASECT's vision of sexual health: "AASECT affirms the fundamental value of sexuality as an inherent, essential, and beneficial dimension of being human." The nominated work will amplify diverse voices while expanding the clinical and educational standards of the sexual health field. The nominated film can be developed for a general or professional audience. It must be produced in a relatively recent timeframe as noted by the awards committee. 

This award is open to all.

Nominations are due by December 31, 2025

Thank you for completing this nomination form! 

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