John D. Black Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Practice of Counseling Psychology

The John D. Black Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Practice of Counseling Psychology is given to stimulate and reward outstanding achievement in the practice of counseling psychology. John Black received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 1953. His primary interests were in Counseling Psychology and personality measurement. He was director of the Counseling Center at Stanford University from 1950 to 1976 and in 1956 he became the Chairman and the CEO of Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc. The award was originally funded by this company, but is now funded by the division. Announcement of the award winner is made at the APA Annual Convention. For eligibility and other award info, please visit the SCP websiteopens in new window.