Arthur W. Melton Early Achievement Award

This award is for outstanding contributions to military psychology.

Sponsor: Division 19opens in new window

Description

The Arthur W. Melton Early Achievement Award is given to recognize early career achievements in military psychology, normally within five to 10 years of entry into the field.

These contributions may be in the form of excellence in:

  • Research

  • Service

  • Product development

  • Administration

Any of these must clearly reflect advancement of the profession of military psychology, improved effectiveness of military psychology systems, or service on behalf of the welfare of military personnel.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

  • A letter of justification describing the qualifications of the nominee (please limit to a single page).

  • A current resume or CV.

Submit nominations in PDF format and list the name of the nominee and the award on the subject line of your email (e.g., John Doe, Julius E. Uhlaner Award). Awards will be presented during the Div. 19 (Society for Military Psychology) business meeting at the APA convention. Detailed submission instructions and award descriptions are available at Society for Military Psychologyopens in new window.

Past Recipients

2020

Sarah B. Campbell, PhD; Ryan Holliday, PhD; Jeremy Jinkerson, PhD

2019

Maj. Ryan R. Landoll, PhD, ABPP, USAF; Brian L. Lees, PsyD, ABPP; Lindsey L. Monteith, PhD; Kristin N. Saboe, PhD, CPT, USA

2018

Julie Kinn, PhD; Aaron M. Norr, PhD; and Maj. David A. Shwalb, PhD

2017

Tim Hoyt, PhD; Katy Dondanville, PsyD, ABPP; and Leah Rowe, PhD

2016
Katy L. Barrs, PsyD, and Rebecca K. Blais, PhD

2015
David D. Luxton, PhD

2014
Kathryn Lindsey, PhD

2013
Greg M. Reger, PhD

2012
Chad Morrow

Last updated: June 2023Date created: 2019

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