For many years CAAK has provided scholarship opportunities for its membership and students who pursue code related careers in design and building industries. We currently have the following scholarships available:
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College Tuition Assistance Award For Children/Grandchildren of Active or Retired Active Code Officials
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Education Tuition Assistance Award For Students Interested In Code Related Studies
Click here for a list of CAAK scholarship winners.
CAAK Member Awards
The Scholarship Committee may award a grant up to $250 for a member in good standing in one of the categories below (applications due July 1):
1. Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance to an applicant who is enrolled in a part-time or full-time program and exhibits academic excellence while working toward a bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree from an accredited Kentucky institution of higher learning in the fields of: Construction Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, Fire Science, or other field directly related to code enforcement; or a related field of study.
2. ICC Annual Conference Grant
The application deadline for the annual fall conference is July 1.
One CAAK member in good standing, who is designated as an ICC Voting Member for their respective jurisdiction, may apply to the CAAK Board of Directors for consideration of this grant to offset the costs of registration, meals, travel and lodging during the scheduled conference. More than 14 ICC Grants have been awarded since 2003.
Apply for ICC Conference Grant
3. Seminar Grant
One professional development activity of the applicants choice in a field directly related to code enforcement offered by ICC, NFPA or similar organization.
*The Scholarship Committee may choose not to award any or all of the above awards if a majority of the committee is of the opinion that none of the applicants meet the intent of the grants. All moneys not awarded will be held and may be awarded in that designated category during the next cycle.
**Applicants are eligible for up to two (2) awards.
***Definitions:
- Institute of Higher Learning: A Kentucky University, College, Junior College, Technical School or similar institution.
- Full-time Student: A student taking 12 credit hours or more.
Click here for a list of prior CAAK award winners.
Additional Awards Available for CAAK Members
The Scholarship Committee receives nominations from CAAK members and/or may consider awarding a CAAK member for the following annual awards. Nomination deadline is July 1.
1. Richard Prater Code Official of the Year Award
Presented to an individual whose contribution to the code enforcement profession is meritorious and worthy of recognition. This individual will demonstrate professional abilities, dedication, personal achievement, and have brought honor to their career; is recognizable as an example for all members of the code enforcement profession; and has furthered the cause of safety in the built environment within their jurisdiction or the state. Submit nominations to the CAAK Executive Assistant by July 1.
2. John Payne Patron of the Year Award
Presented to a member or friend of the building industry who consistently demonstrates the qualities of integrity, professionalism and dedication in his or her services to the profession and whose personal standards represent the spirit of public service shared by CAAK. Submit nominations to the CAAK Executive Assistant by July 1.
Click here for a list of prior CAAK award winners.
* Nominations for the awards above shall be submitted to the CAAK Executive Assistant by July 1 of each year, and the recipient shall be chosen by the Board of Directors at a regular business meeting before the Annual Business Meeting.