Great editing takes care, curiosity, and commitment. So does helping another editor find their footing. Our community is full of people who bring all of that to their work, and we’re proud to celebrate them.
Here are the editors, mentors, students, and organizations recognized through our awards, scholarships, fellowships, and contests.
Robinson Prize
Honors an editor for exceptional editing and contributions to the profession through mentoring, teaching, leadership, and community building.
Glamann Award
ACES’ highest honor recognizes individuals and organizations for significant, sustained contributions to ACES and the craft of editing.
Henry Fuhrmann Mentor Award
Presented jointly with the Asian American Journalists Association–Los Angeles, this award honors a journalism mentor whose guidance and support have made a lasting difference in others’ careers.
Bill Connolly Rising Star Awards
Recognize early-career editors whose work has made significant contributions to a publication, organization, or the wider editing community.
National Grammar Day Poetry Contest
Celebrates grammar and language through poetry in honor of National Grammar Day.
Richard S. Holden Diversity Fellowship
Advances diversity and inclusion in editing by supporting professional development for early- and mid-career editors and aspiring industry leaders.
ACES Scholarships
Support students who demonstrate strong critical thinking and an interest in a career involving editing. Awarded through the ACES Education Fund.
2025-2026
2024-2025
2023-2024
2022-2023
ACES Headline Contest
Recognizes outstanding headline writing across print and digital media, with an emphasis on clarity, originality, and how effectively a headline conveys the story.
2025-2026
2024-2025
2023-2024
Questions?
Email us at info@aceseditors.org.