This award honors an outstanding psychologist engaged in advancing the science of personality psychology including the areas of personology, personality theory, personality disorders, and personality measurement.
APF encourages nominations for individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Nominees should be no less than 8 years and no more than 20 years post doctoral degree.
The Society and the American Psychological Foundation encourage applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Candidates can be simultaneously considered for multiple awards, although a psychologist may receive only one Division 12 award in any given year. No voting members of the Division 12 Board of Directors will be eligible to receive awards from the Division while serving their term.
How to Apply
Nominations must include a CV and at least one letter of endorsement. Self-nominations are permitted and should include at least one external endorsement.
Please submit nomination materials electronically to Awards Committee Chair. Inquiries should be directed to the Division 12 Central Office at 303-652-3126 or via email.
Past Recipients
2012
Edward C. Chang, University of Michigan
2011
Robert Sellers, PhD, University of Michigan
2010
Brent W. Roberts, PhD, University of Illinois
2009
Mark A. Blais, PsyD, Psychology Assessment Center
2008
Mark F. Lenzenweger, PhD
2007
Aaron L. Pincus
2006
Robert Krueger
2005
Paul R. Duberstein & Robert F. Bornstein (co-recipients)
