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The APA president awards presidential citations to outstanding psychologists. 

APA President: Cynthia de las Fuentes, PhD

Daniel Abrahamson, PhD
For his lifetime of service to the profession of psychology and his 30 years of leadership and guidance to advance the work of APA and State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations.

Norman B. Anderson, PhD 
For his exceptional leadership and dedication to the field of psychology and APA.

James H. Bray, PhD
For his lifetime of dedication to the discipline, the profession, and APA.

Eva Feindler, PhD
For her innovative, persistent, and impactful leadership and teamwork strengthening global psychology.

Saldin Kimangale, MSc
For his unparalleled commitment to advancing psychological science and practice in Tanzania and the United States in a truly collaborative manner.

Alfredo Padilla López
For his remarkable leadership in Mexican and global psychology.

Megan McCarthy, PhD
For her outstanding contributions and dedication to veterans and the profession of psychology.

Mineta-Simpson Institute
For being a leader in developing empathy, courage, and cooperation in the next generation of American leaders.

Julio César Penagos, PhD and Vivienne Pecanha, PhD (joint citation)
For their extraordinary collaboration with APA and the advancement of psychology across the Americas.

Stanley Sue, PhD 
For his exceptional leadership and innovative impact on research, clinical practice, and public policy concerning mental health assessment, treatment, and services to culturally diverse clientele and their communities.

Martha Turner-Quest
For her unwavering dedication to advancing and safeguarding the profession of psychology.

Edgar J. Villarreal, PhD
For his dedication to public service and work on behalf of VA psychology.

Date created: February 2025