The Audrey Heimler Special Project Award (AHSPA) provides an annual award to one or more genetic counselors for project(s) that focus on the future of the genetic counseling profession and/or the provision of genetic services. Past projects have included resources for genetic counselors to use with patients, research to help advance the profession and innovative continuing education resources for genetic counselors in current practice.
Projects are reviewed on the basis of their merit and strength as well as on their vision of the future of the profession. Applicants must be members in good standing of NSGC.
Submit an AHSPA Application
Additional information for applicants and application instuctions are available here.
Donate to AHSPA!
Your donation to AHSPA will provide support for innovative projects that advance the genetic counseling profession.
- To donate by mail (check or credit card payment), please download and complete a donation form by clicking here.
- To donate online (credit card payment only), please click here. Note: please specify that your donation is for ASHPA in the field titled "Description of Payment."
AHSPA Committee
Brandie Leach Chair
Emily Edelman
Shanna Gustafson
Natalie Street
Kristen Sund
Elizabeth Varga