APAGS/CAPP/Division 31 SPTA Award
This $1500 cash award recognizes a State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association for superior performance in promoting graduate student development, involvement, and joint APAGS/SPTA membership. This award is funded jointly by APAGS and CAPP with support and contribution by Division 31, State Psychological Association Affairs.
This award is intended to promote continued development of programs and activities that meet the needs and interests of students in their states/provinces, and to enhance collaboration with APAGS that promote joint APAGS/SPTA membership and involvement in both Associations.
A qualified SPTA must demonstrate an exemplary level of commitment to providing opportunities for graduate student development. Applications will be evaluated based upon how well the SPPA actively incorporates students and student issues into the governance and activities of the association, develops and implements innovative programs that target the needs of students, promotes joint APAGS/SPTA membership, encourages socialization of students into the profession, and helps students to shape their own professional identity.
In addition to recognition as the "APAGS Outstanding State, Provincial or Territorial Psychological Association of the Year" and a monetary award of $1500 that must used to support future student activities, the winning SPTA will be presented with a plaque during the annual awards ceremony at the APA Practice Organization's State Leadership Conference and acknowledged in APAGS publications.