Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest
Two awards are given, the first to an early career psychologist, an individual that earned his or her doctorate degree 15 or fewer years prior to the date of the nomination, and the second to a senior psychologist, an individual that earned his or her doctorate degree more than 15 years prior to the date of the nomination. Both awards are given to individuals whose single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of outstanding contributions have met one or more of the following criteria:
courageous and distinctive contribution(s) in the science or practice of psychology that significantly supports efforts toward a solution to one of the world's intransigent social problems
distinctive and innovative contribution(s) that makes the science and/or practice of psychology more accessible to a broad and diverse population
an integration of the science and practice of psychology that serves the public interest and advances social justice and human welfare.
Each award recipient will receive $1,000 honorarium, an opportunity to present an invited address at the 2012 APA Convention in Orlando, FL and an invitation to submit a paper to the American Psychologist on the topic of the address. Honorees will also be granted a waiver of 2012 convention registration fees and reimbursement of up to $1,500 in expenses related to attendance at the 2012 convention.
Roxane Cohen Silver, PhD (Senior Career)
