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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
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AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
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Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
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AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
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AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
Community
AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
Education & Programs
Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
Events
AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
Publications
AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Evaluation Policy
Evaluation Policy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
Community
AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
Education & Programs
Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
Events
AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
Publications
AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Evaluation Policy
Evaluation Policy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

Ricardo Millett Award Application

Ricardo Millett Award Application

The Ricardo Millett Award for Racial Equity in Evaluation is established to honor the pioneering work and legacy of Ricardo Millett in evaluation equity, diversity and inclusion. This award recognizes individuals that have made significant contributions to advancing racial equity through innovative and impactful evaluation practices.

Funded through a grant from the W.K. Kellog Foundation, The Ricardo Millett Award for Racial Equity in Evaluation will serve as a lasting tribute to Ricardo Millett’s dedication to racial equity. We look forward to supporting the inspiration of current and future generations of evaluators to pursue innovative, impactful, and community-centered evaluation practices that promote racial equity and social justice.

Applications are due by April 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

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Please use the spaces below to upload documents to support your application. Successful responses will speak directly to and should be aligned with one or more of Ricardo’s areas of interest and his contributions to racial equity and social justice. The criteria the award will be evaluated on include:

Commitment to Racial Equity: Demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting racial equity and addressing systemic racism through evaluation practices.

Impactful Evaluation Practices: Utilizes evaluation methodologies that have led to significant positive changes in policies, programs, or practices affecting racially marginalized communities.

Community-Centered Approach: Engages with and includes the voices of racially marginalized communities in the evaluation process, ensuring their perspectives and experiences are central to the work.

Leadership and Advocacy: Exhibits leadership in advocating for racial equity within the field of evaluation and beyond, inspiring others to take action.

Innovative Contributions: Introduces and implements innovative evaluation methods or frameworks that advance racial equity.

Please attach a cover letter outlining the nominee's contributions to racial equity in evaluation and responding to the award criteria described above. *

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Please attach any other examples of the nominee's work including publications on peer-reviewed journals such as Foundation Review, New Directions for Evaluation, American Journal of Evaluation