In 2025, the International Society for Educational Planning created the TC Chan Outstanding Scholarly Contribution Award, named in honor of Dr. Tak Cheung Chan. This award recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions to the Educational Planning journal.

Eligible individuals include those who have made significant and sustained contributions to the Educational Planning journal through high-impact publications, innovative research, thoughtful mentorship, constructive peer reviews, or dedicated service to the editorial process. Nominations may be submitted by the individual or by another ISEP member who wishes to recognize the nominee’s contributions. Nominees must be an ISEP member in good standing.

All nominations must include a written rationale that clearly addresses the nature, scope, and impact of the nominee’s scholarly contributions to the Educational Planning journal, as well as their alignment with the values embodied by Dr. Tak Cheung Chan, including practical wisdom, humanistic mentorship, scholarly integrity, meaningful impact, etc. Strong rationales will provide specific examples of how the nominee’s work has advanced the field of educational planning, supported the journal’s mission, and contributed to a culture of academic excellence and collegiality. When applicable, nominators are encouraged to include attachments and/or indicators of impact (e.g., citations, editorial leadership, mentorship outcomes, etc.).

Individuals who are chosen for recognition will be formally recognized by the Editor of Educational Planning at the annual meeting.