APA Division 52 Global Citizen Psychologist Citation

Citizen Psychologists are ambassadors for psychological science in their communities, bringing their professional knowledge, experience, and expertise to benefit those around them by volunteering in their community at the local, national, or international level. Their efforts are undertaken above and beyond their regular work duties; they choose to invest in their communities in a way that merits this special commendation. (Note: The term “Citizen” is intended to reflect engagement in one’s community, and does not refer to national or legal identity).

1. Individual is a psychologist as defined/certified in their country of residence and work.

2. Activities that support the nomination are volunteer activities (e.g., those outside of normal work activities).

3. Individual lives and works outside of the USA or Canada.

4. Self-nominations are not accepted.

5. Nominators may nominate only one nominee per award cycle.

• Fill out online nominations formopens in new window:
  • Name and contact information of nominator
  • Name and contact information of nominee
  • Nominee’s work and education information
  • Brief statement (maximum 300 words) outlining nominee’s volunteer work that supports their actions as a Global Citizen Psychologist
  • A one- or two-page letter from someone involved in the volunteer work that supports the nominee’s Global Citizen Psychologist activities

Benefits of the citation

Nominees selected for the citation will be recognized in a number of ways: at the APA convention, in a short filmed interview about their work, and in the division newsletter and on the division website. 

Questions? Contact the Global Citizen Psychologist Citation Awards Chair Brian Davis.

Application information can be found on the Division 52 websiteopens in new window.

2021

Hrant Avanesyan, PhD
Maria Regina Hechanova Alampay, PhD

2020

Anjhula Mya Singh-Bais
Margarida Gaspar de Matos
Tatiana Thérosmé