Distinguished Psychologist of the Year Award
Recommendations for The Distinguished Psychologist of the Year Award will be presented by the Awards Committee to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for approval at the first board meeting of the year. The award is then presented by the president of the division.
The Board shall employ the following guidelines for the selection of the recipient of the Distinguished Psychologist of the Year Award:
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Distinguished, sustained service in the practice of psychology. While no specific length of service is required, a minimum of 15 to 20 years should be the norm.
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The candidate is licensed and devotes a significant portion of time to the delivery of services.
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Evidence of having received local, state, or national recognition.
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The achievement of recognition by an appropriate specialty board.
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Having served on local, state, or national boards, committees, and/or a division of APA.
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The publication of theoretical, scientific, and/or research articles, books, monographs, and assessment devices which have made a demonstrable impact on the practice or thinking of colleagues.
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The recipient of honors from other professional organizations.
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Significant contribution in the areas of the training and/or teaching of colleagues.
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Distinguished contribution to public welfare as a psychologist.
2018
Lori Thomas, PhD, JD
2017
June W. J. Ching, PhD, ABPP
2016
Lisa Grossman, JD, PhD and Jeffrey N. Younggren, PhD
2015
I. Bruce Frumkin, PhD, ABPP
2014
Helen Coons, PhD
2013
Nancy Molitor, PhD
2012
Laura Barbanel
2011
Lillian Comas Diaz
2010
Jeffrey Magnavita
2009
Robert Resnick
2008
Melba Vasquez
2007
Jeffrey Barnett
2006
Jean Carter
2005
Bonnie Markham
2004
Norma Simon
2003
Ron Levant
2002
Carol Goodheart
2001
Alan Entin
2000
Norine Johnson
1999
T. Richard Saunders
1998
Michael Murphy
1997
Karen Shore
1996
Dorothy W. Cantor
1995
Ronald Fox
1994
Richard H. Mikesell
1993
Sandra Haber
1992
Michael F. Enright
1991
Karen Zager
1990
George D. Goldman
1989
Mathilda Canter
1988
Arthur L. Kovacs
1987
Stanley Moldawsky
1986
Robert Weitz
1985
Evelyn Hill
1984
Jack G. Wiggins
1983
Stanley R. Graham
1982
Marvin Metsky
1981
Herbert J. Freudenberger
