Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology (includes career designation)

This award recognizes specific contributions in education and training, including: 

• important research on education or training
• the development of effective materials for instruction
• the establishment of workshops, conferences, or networks of communication for education and training
• achievement and leadership in administration that facilitates education and training
• activity in professional organizations that promote excellence

At the discretion of the Committee on Education and Training Awards, the designation of "career" may be added to the award title in a given year. Career designation recognizes the efforts of psychologists who have been involved in developmental phases of programs or who have made continuous significant contributions to education and training over a lifelong career in psychology.

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

Y. Barry Chung

2024

Arpana Inman

2023

No Award Given

2022

Stephen Linn Chew

2021

Kathleen J. Bieschke, Career

2020

Stephen R. McCutcheon, Career

2019

Emil Rodolfa, Career

2018

Carol Falendar, Career

2017

Nancy Elman, Career

2016

Roger P. Greenberg, Career

2015

Rodney K. Goodyear, Career

2014

Julio Ramirez, Career

2013

Ronald H. Rozensky, Career

2012

W. Gregory Keilin

2011

Jon Carlson, Career

2010

Rosemary Phelps

2009

Nadya A. Fouad

2008

Rex Lloyd Forehand, Career

2007

Thomas R. Kratochwill, Career
Sheila M. Eyberg

2006

Janet E. Helms
Michael C. Roberts

2005

Irma Serrano-García
John C. Norcross

2004

Derald Wing Sue, Career
Nadine J. Kaslow 

2003

Reginald Jones, Career

2002

Barbara M. Byrne
Jessica Henderson Daniel

2001

Ludy T. Benjamin, Career

2000

Sylvia Rosenfield, Career

1998/1999

Gregory A. Kimble, Career

1997

Geoffrey Keppel, Career
Edward P. Sheridan, Career

1996

Diane F. Halpern, Career
Cynthia D. Belar

1995

Charles L. Brewer, Career
George Stricker, Career

1994

Irwin Altman, Career
Elizabeth Altmaier

1993

Richard M. Suinn, Career
Jill N. Reich

1992

Ronald E. Fox, Career
Charles G. Matthews

1991

Arthur N. Wiens, Career
Dalmas A. Taylor

1990

Michael Wertheimer, Career
Henry C. Ellis

1989

Donald R. Peterson, Career
Philip D. Laughlin

1988

Donald R. Peterson, Career
Leonard Bickman
Joseph H. Grosslight

1987

Wilbert J. McKeachie, Career
Florence L. Denmark