Award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging
This award for outstanding achievement is presented annually to recognize psychologists and friends of psychology who have made significant contributions to the mission of CONA. The award is presented at the APA Annual Convention.
Successful candidates will have made significant contributions in one or more of the areas of the CONA mission.
All nominations must include:
A current curriculum vitae of the candidate.
One letter of reference.
Reference letters should indicate the categories in which the candidate has made contributions related to aging (Science, Practice, Policy, Education, Public Interest, Public Affairs, APA).
Additionally, letters should address the nominee's leadership activities, contributions, and scope of influence that advance knowledge for and about older adults and aging issues, foster understanding of older adult's lives, and improve the status of older adults.
Nominations and supporting materials must be submitted online by May 15, 2026.
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2025
Michele J. Karel, PhD, ABPP
2024
Karlene Ball, PhD2023
Benjamin Mast, PhD, ABPP
2022
William E. Haley, PhD
2021
Douglas C. Kimmel, PhD
2020
Patricia A. Areán, PhD
2019
Steven H. Zarit, PhD
2018
Neil Charness, PhD
2017
Barry A. Edelstein, PhD
2016
Forrest Scogin, PhD
2015
Victor Molinari, PhD, ABPP
2014
Sara Honn Qualls, PhD
2013
Michael Smyer, PhD
2012
Peter Lichtenberg, PhD, ABPP
2011
Anderson Dodd Smith, PhD
2010
Jennifer Moye, PhD
2009
Bob Knight, PhD
2008
Gregory Hinrichsen, PhD
2007
Martha Storandt, PhD
2006
Antonette Zeiss, PhD
2005
Margaret Gatz, PhD
2004
George Niederehe, PhD
2003
Norman Abeles, PhD
