Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training

In order to be considered for this award, the candidate must demonstrate a contribution to new teaching methods or the solution of learning problems through the use of research findings or evidence-based practices. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of psychological knowledge to improve learning in educational settings (including pre-kindergarten to 12th grade), and/or in communities.

Please note that members currently serving on the awards selection committee, former recipients of the award, APA staff, and the current APA president and president-elect are not eligible for this award.

All nominations must include a letter of nomination citing the award for which the nomination is made, and outlining the contributions of the nominee. All nominations must include:

• letter of nomination

• two letters of support

• curriculum vitae

Email nominations and supporting materials to:

Jessica Hopeyopens in new window
Education Directorate
American Psychological Association 
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242

2025

Clarissa Thompson, PhD

2024

No Award Given

2023

No Award Given

2022

Michele Gregoire Gill, PhD

2021

William Ketterer, PsyD

2020

No Award Given

2019

No award granted

2018

Linda Forrest

2017

James Wilcox Lichtenberg

2016

Cindy Juntunen

2015

Robert Hatcher

2014 

Barbara Bonner

2013

Jane S. Halonen

2012

C. Cybele Raver

2011

Arthur Graesser

2010

Michael Cole

2009

Richard Lehrer

2008

Richard E. Mayer

2007

Lauren B. Resnick

2006

No award given

2005

Cal D. Stoltenberg

2004

Emil R. Rodolfa

2003

David W. Johnson

2002

Virginia Andreoli Mathie

2001

Alan M. Lesgold

2000

Roger P. Weisserg

1998/1999

Nadine M. Lambert