Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest: 1982.

Announces that Edward F. Zigler has received the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest (1982). Biographical information, the award citation, and a bibliography are provided. Awardees for the preceding years are also listed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Edward F. Zigler: Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

Provides the biography of Edward F. Zigler, and announces that he has received the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest (1982) for his sensitivity to the needs of children and willingness to fight the bureaucratic battles needed to serve the public interest for those who cannot advocate for themselves--the retarded, the disadvantaged, and other special groups. The award citation and a bibliography are also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Susan Limber: Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

Provides the biography of Susan Limber and announces that she has received the APA Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest (2004) for her creativity and diligence in the development of safe and humane settings for children, youth, and families. Adapting European innovations, Susan Limber has led the design, evaluation, and widespread replication of scientifically based programs and policies for prevention of bullying among schoolchildren in the United States. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gary W. Harper: Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Gary W. Harper, the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest: Alan I. Leshner.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Alan I. Leshner, one of the 1996 recipients of the APA's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Public Interest.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Public Interest recognize persons who have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. Two awards are given, the first to a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest in the early stages of his/her career, and the second to a senior psychologist. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to the Public Interest is Lillian Comas-Díaz. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest is Jeannette R. Ickovics. The recipient's biographies, selected bibliographies and award addresses are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2006 Award Winners: Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

The Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest recognize persons who have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. Two awards are given: one to a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest in the early stages of his or her career, and the second to a senior psychologist. This document lists the winners of these awards from 1978 to 2006, and provides the citations, brief profiles, and bibliographies for the 2006 recipients, Rose L. Clark and McCay Vernon. Vernon's award address The APA and Deafness (see record 2006-21079-030) is also included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest: 1989.

The awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest recognize persons who, in the opinion of the Committee on Psychology in the Public Interest Awards, have advanced Psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. These contributions might include the identification or solution of significant social problems; unusual initiative or dedication to activity in the public interest; or the integration of the science and~or profession of psychology with social action in a manner beneficial to all. Each year the Committee presents two of these awards. The first is given to a senior psychologist," the second recognizes an outstanding psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest in the early stages of his or her career. For purposes of the second award, recipients may not have held a PhD for more than 15 years. Members of the 1989 Committee are George Albee (Chair), Julia Ramos-Grenier, Vera Paster, Bonnie Strickland, Logan Wright, and Raymond Fowler. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

The Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest recognize persons who have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. Two awards are given: one to a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest in the early stages of his or her career, and the second to a senior psychologist. Award winners from 1978-2005 are listed. This document includes the citations presented to the 2005 APA Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of each award winner is included. If an address was delivered, the award winners' address to the 113th annual APA Convention is also published. The award winners Margaret Beale Spencer and Daniel Dodgen. Beale delivered an address entitled "Crafting Identities and Accessing Opportunities Post-Brown" (see record 2005-14550-019). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Daniel J. Simons: Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology.

Provides the biography of Daniel J. Simons and announces that he has won the Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology for his outstanding contributions to the study of scene perception and representation. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Jessica Henderson Daniel: Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology.

Announces Jessica Henderson Daniel as a recipient of the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology for 2002. A biographical statement is included, along with major works and contributions for the field. Daniel received this award for her career in instruction and training in psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest: Keith Humphreys.

Keith Humphreys, recipient of the Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, is cited for creatively combining a scientist’s commitment to rigor, a clinician’s emphasis on high-quality mental health care, and a policy analyst’s understanding of how to address and resolve social problems. His work as a program evaluator and policy analyst has informed important legislation that has enhanced access to and quality of mental health services for U.S. veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Moreover, he has been a prime mover in shaping the Iraqi Ministry of Health’s effort to create a modern and equitable system of mental health care for the Iraqi community. A biography and selected bibliography of Humphreys' works are provided. In addition, Humphreys' paper, entitled "Responding to the psychological impact of war on the Iraqi people and U.S. veterans: Mixing icing, praying for cake," a version of which Hymphreys delivered at the American Psychological Association's annual convention, is presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to the Public Interest: Edward Dunbar.

Recognizes Edward Dunbar, who received the Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to the Public Interest, for his outstanding research focusing on bias-motivated crimes, multicultural research, and the clinical aspects of racism. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

The Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest recognize persons who have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. Two awards are given: one to a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest in the early stages of his or her career, and the second to a senior psychologist. The 2009 recipients are Keith N. Humphreys (Early Career Award) and Beverly Greene. For each recipient, a citation, biography, and selected bibliography are presented. In addition, a version of the award address that the recipient presented at the American Psychological Association's annual convention is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Dante Cicchetti: Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

Provides the biography of Dante Cicchetti and announces that he has received the APA Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest (2004) for his seminal role in bridging theory, research, and practice by fostering the emergence and coalescence of the field of developmental psychopathology. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished Contributions to the Public Interest.

The Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest recognize persons who have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. Two awards are given, the first to a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest in the early stages of his/her career, and the second to a senior psychologist. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to the Public Interest is Lillian Comas-Díaz. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest is Jeannette R. Ickovics. The biographies and selected bibliographies of each recipient is presented. The award address for Lillian Comas-Díaz is also presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

1998/1999 award winners: Awards for Distinguished Contributions to the Public Interest.

The Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest recognize persons who have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. Two awards are given, the first to a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest in the early stages of his/her career, and the second to a senior psychologist. It is announced here that Bonnie R. Strickland was the senior winner of this year's Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Public Interest, for her four decades of outstanding research, writing, and overall contributions to psychology in the public interest. A citation is presented, along with a biography and selected bibliography of the winner's work. Also included here is the address delivered at the 106th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association by James G. Kelly, winner of the Award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in the Public Interest in 1997. Finally, included here is a citation, announcing that Leonard Bickman was the winner of the 1998/1999 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy, for his seminal contributions to our understanding of public policy and societal problems and in recognition of the landmark Fort Bragg study of children's mental health services. In addition to the citation are a biography, selected bibliography of the recipient's work, and the award address he delivered at APA's annual convention in 1999. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest: Beverly Greene.

Beverly Greene, recipient of the Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, has a long history of distinguished contributions in the public interest through her research, scholarship, teaching, practice, and consultation. Her work raises the visibility of many populations that have been overlooked and marginalized in the broader society as well as within psychology and offers new models for theoretical, empirical, and practical approaches. Her mentorship has reached innumerable people around the world, and her creative and influential contributions have moved the field in new directions. Provided here are a citation, biography, and selected bibliography of Greene's works. Also provided is her paper, entitled The use and abuse of religious beliefs in dividing and conquering between socially marginalized groups: The same-sex marriage debate, a version of which she delivered at the American Psychological Association's annual convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest 1986: John Janeway Conger.

John Janeway Conger, one of the 1986 recipients of the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, is recognized for "his remarkable contributions to the public interest during the course of his unique career as a researcher, teacher, administrator and policymaker in psychology. A foremost expert in the areas of childhood and adolescence, he is author of two exemplary texts. He contributed extensive research and policy consultation to the field of highway safety. He has made his expertise in human development and mental health available in influential positions, most notably as member of President Carter's Commission on Mental Health and as the first consultant on Mental Health (later, Vice President) to the MacArthur Foundation. His presidency of the APA focused on public interest issues of particular concern to children and youth. The same sterling qualities of competence and responsibility led to his long tenure as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Dean at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, a leadership role to which he was recently recalled as Acting Chancellor. In all of these roles, he has represented psychology at its best with wisdom, grace, unusual effectiveness and dedication." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest: 1984.

The Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest recognize persons who have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by distinguished contributions in the public interest. The winners for 1984 are Seymour B. Sarason and Patrick H. DeLeon. For each recipient a citation, biography, and bibliography are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)