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)     

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)     

2007 Award winners: Distinguished Contributions to the Public Interest.

Presents the citations, biographies, and selected bibliographies of the 2007 recipients of the American Psychological Association's 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: 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 2007 recipients of these awards are Gary W. Harper and Larke N. Huang, respectively. The Award for Distinquished Contributions to Research in Public Policy is given to a psychologist who has made a distinguished empirical and/or theoretical contribution to research in public policy, either through a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of work. This contribution may consist of such factors as research leading others to view specific national policies differently; research demonstrating the importance of the application of psychological methods and theory to public policy; or research clarifying the ways in which scientific knowledge of human behavior informs public policy. The 2007 recipient of this award is Vickie M. Mays. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for distinguished contribution to psychology in the public interest: Patrick H. DeLeon.

The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest presents two awards annually to persons who, in the estimation of the Committee on Psychology in the Public Interest Awards, have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary contribution or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. One award is presented to a senior psychologist, and the other recognizes a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest less than 15 years after the receipt of his or her degree. The citation, biography, and selected bibliography of one of the 1993 recipients of this award, Parick H. DeLeon, are presented here. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy is conferred on a psychologist who has made a distinguished empirical and/or theoretical contribution to research in public policy, either through a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of work. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy is Mary P. Koss. A biography and selected bibliography of the recipient is presented. The recipient's award address is also presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in the Public Interest.

The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest presents two awards annually to persons who, in the estimation of the Committee on Psychology in the Public lnterest 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. One award is presented to a senior psychologist, and the other recognizes a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest less than 15 years after the receipt of her or his degree. The winners for 1994 are Robert Q. Pollard and Durand F. Jacobs. Their accomplishments are cited and biographies are provided. The winners since the establishment of the award are also listed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in the Public Interest: Gregory M. Herek.

The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest presents two awards annually to persons who, in the estimation 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 that advances human welfare. One award is presented to a senior psychologist, and the other recognizes a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest less than 15 years after receipt of her or his degree. The citation, biography, and selected bibliography of one of this year's (1996) awardees, Gregory M. Herek, are presented here. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice.

The Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice recognizes outstanding service delivery by recognizing the psychologist who has provided leadership in the changing profession, its public image, and its public acceptance. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice is Mathilda B. Canter. A biography and selected bibliography of the recipient is presented. The recipient's award address is also presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for distinguished contributions to psychology in the public interest.

The American Psychological Association 2010 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 winners for 2010 are Perry Halkitis and Norman Abeles. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished professional contributions.

The Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge includes the discovery and development of new information, empirical or otherwise, to the body of knowledge in applied psychology. The Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice recognizes outstanding service delivery by recognizing the psychologist who has provided leadership in changing the profession, its public image, and its public acceptance. And the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service acknowledges psychologists who have made outstanding contributions in serving the public through their knowledge and practical skills. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to is Simon H. Budman. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice is Mathilda B. Canter. And the recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service is Allan G. Barclay. The biographies, selected bibliographies, and award addresses are presented for each recipient. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for distinguished contribution to psychology in the public interest: Laura C. Leviton.

The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest presents two awards annually to persons who, in the estimation of the Committee on Psychology in the Public Interest Awards, have advanced psychology as a science and/or profession by a single extraordinary contribution or a lifetime of outstanding contributions in the public interest. One award is presented to a senior psychologist, and the other recognizes a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest less than 15 years after the receipt of his or her degree. This article presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for one of the 1993 recipients of this award, Laura C. Leviton. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2008 award winners: 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: 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 journal article recognizes the 2008 recipients: Rebecca Campbell and Philip G. Zimbardo. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

Presents the citations, biographies, and selected bibliographies for the 2007 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest. Also presented is an article based on one recipient's award address, delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. 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 2007 recipients of these awards are Gary W. Harper and Larke N. Huang, respectively (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in the Public Interest.

The American Psychological Association's Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest presents 2 awards annually to persons who, in the estimation 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. One award is presented to a senior psychologist, and the other recognizes a psychologist who has made a significant contribution to the public interest less than 15 yrs after receipt of her or his degree. 1996 awardees are Gregory M. Herek and Alan I. Leshner. Herek's work has furthered the understanding of prejudice and discrimination related to sexual orientation in a variety of social and professional settings. Leshner has been recognized for his contributions to the development of federal research and service programs at the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Science Foundation. (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)     

Award for distinguished contribution to research in public Policy: Diana T. Slaughter-Defoe.

The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest confers the Award for Distinguished Contribution to Research in Public Policy upon a psychologist who has made a distinguished empirical and/or theoretical contribution to research in public policy, either through a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of work. This contribution might include research leading others to view specific national policies differently, research demonstrating the importance of the application of psychological methods and theory to public policy, or research clarifying the ways scientific knowledge of human behavior informs public policy. The citation, biography, and selected bibliography of the 1993 recipient of this award, Diana T. Slaughter-Defoe, are presented here. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for distinguished contributions to psychology in the public interest: 1988.

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 1988 Committee are Robert Perloff (Chair), Vera S. Paster, Julia Ramos-(McKay)Grenier, Bonnie R. Strickland, and Logan Wright. The recipients of the awards in 1988 were Ellen Langer and M. Brewster Smith, whose citations, biographies, and selected bibliographies are presented here. The recipients of the awards since their establishment are also listed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

Presents the 2002 winners of the American Psychological Association 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, 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. Recipients for 2002 were Phyllis A. Katz and Melba J. T. Vasquez, who shared the senior award, and Brian Smedley, who received the early career award. (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)