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)     

Distinguished professional contributions to applied psychology as a professional practice: Alfred M. Wellner.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Alfred M. Wellner, one of the 1987 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for distinguished professional contributions: Robert D. Weitz.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Robert D. Weitz, this year's (1994) winner of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions--Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice. From Weitz's citation: "Dr. Robert D. Weitz has filled a lifetime of energy, enthusiasm, and achievement into his 50-plus year career in professional psychology. As a clinician, educator, editor, and activist, he has been an inspiration and role model for generations of clinical and applied psychologists who have benefited from the efforts of the early pioneers of the profession. More than a dreamer, Bob has manifested the ability to turn ideas into reality, with the development of his own successful clinical practice, the evolution of two professional schools of psychology, a scholarly journal for practitioners, and the significant advances for the profession in the political arena. Of his greatest accomplishment, he has obtained these goals while earning and maintaining the love and respect of his colleagues and preserving an unmatched zest for life and people." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished contributions to applied psychology as a professional practice: Rogers H. Wright.

Presents the citation, biography, and bibliography for Rogers H. Wright, the 1985 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice. Known by many as the 'Father of Professional Psychology,' Dr. Wright has been in the forefront of the struggle for recognition by Professional Psychology. Possibly the most important and powerful contribution that Dr. Wright has made was in co-founding and being the first President of the Committee for the Advancement of Psychological Professions and Sciences (CAPPS), the group that introduced Psychology into public policy advocacy. It was this group that brought the American Psychological Association into the public policy arena and led to the establishment of AAP and the various policy groups within APA that now play such a major part in APA's program. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge.

The Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge acknowledges the discovery and development of new information, empirical or otherwise, to the body of knowledge in applied psychology. The recipient of the 2000 Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge is Simon H. Budman. A biography and selected bibliography of the recipient is presented. Simon H. Budman's award address is also presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2008 award winners: Distinguished professional contributions.

The Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research is given to a psychologist whose research has led to important discoveries or developments in the field of applied psychology. To be eligible, this research should have led to innovative applications in an area of psychological practice, including but not limited to assessment, consultation, instruction, or intervention (either direct or indirect). Research involving the original development of procedures, methodologies, or technical skills that significantly improve the application of psychological knowledge and provide direct and immediate solutions to practical problem areas will be considered, as will research that has informed psychologists on how better to observe, define, predict, or control behavior. Original integration of existing theories or knowledge is also eligible for consideration. In previous years, this award was called the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge. The name was changed in 2003 to better describe this award. The 2008 recipient of this award if Richard Rogers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

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

Presents a citation, biography, and selected paper of the 2002 recipient of APA's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice (William R. Safarjan). This category recognizes outstanding service delivery by recognizing the psychologist who has provided leadership in changing the profession, its public image, and its public acceptance. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

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

Presents a citation for Reuben J. Silver, who received the 2001 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice, which recognizes outstanding service delivery by acknowledging the psychologist who has provided leadership in changing the profession, its public image, and its public acceptance. Silver was recognized for his 50-year career as a practitioner, an educator, a supervisor, and an outstanding advocate for psychology. A biography and a selected bibliography, as well as Silver's award address, entitled "Practicing Professional Psychology," accompany the citation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished professional contributions to public service: Edwin Shneidman.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Edwin Shneidman, one of the 1987 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished professional contributions to public service: Lenore Walker.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Lenore Walker, one of the 1987 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice: Reuben J. Silver.

Reuben J. Silver received the 2001 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice. He was given this award for his contributions to the field. During his 50 yrs as a practitioner, an educator, and a supervisor, he has been an outstanding advocate for psychology. His contributions as a leader on state and national levels include serving as chair of the New York State Board for Psychology, a member of the Commissioner of Education's Task Force on Training, chair of the New York Health Department's Medical Access Review Committee, and a founder of the Association of Medical School Psychologists. He pioneered opportunities for psychologists nationwide with his appointment as director of a medical school psychiatry clinic. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for distinguished professional contributions: Robert B. McCall.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Robert B. McCall, one of the 1994 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions--Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service. From McCall's citation: "Building on a prolific research career in child development, Robert B. McCall communicated the scientific findings of his colleagues to the public through the mass media, winning four national awards and demonstrating to a sometimes skeptical profession that such articles and TV programs could be both accurate and interesting. Subsequently, he became the inaugural director for the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development, a unique interdisciplinary, university-community facilitative unit that has broadened the definition of university public service to embrace partnerships among faculty and community service professionals, funders, and policymakers that have created innovative interdisciplinary training and research programs, human service demonstration and evaluation projects, and policy studies." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2010 award winners: Distinguished scientific contributions.

The American Psychological Association 2010 Awards for Distinguished Scientific Contributions are presented to persons who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, have made distinguished theoretical or empirical contributions to basic research in psychology. The 2010 winners are Jonathan D. Cohen, Susan T. Fiske, and Joseph E. LeDoux. The Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology is presented to a person who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, has made distinguished theoretical or empirical advances leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems. The winner for 2010 is David M. Clark. The Awards for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology recognize the large number of excellent young psychologists. The 2010 winners are Stanley B. Floresco, Peter J. Gianaros, Mara Mather, Simona Ghetti, Larissa K. Samuelson, Benjamin L. Hankin, and Matthew K. Nock. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Distinguished professional contributions to public service: Eric Schopler.

Presents the citation, biography, and bibliography for Eric Schopler, the 1985 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service. Schopler was honored for his research and the clinical program that followed which were instrumental in establishing autism as having a biological basis which could not be attributed to family behaviors. His research excellence and humane, effective clinical program have dramatically changed the lives of countless families around the world and have been of tremendous public benefit. (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 changing the profession, its public image, and its public acceptance. The 1998/1999 winner was Dorothy W. Cantor, "for her immeasurable contributions in public policy, advocacy, and political action at the local, state, and national levels and her advancement of authentic diversity within the profession and the Association." A citation is provided of the award winner, along with a biography and selected bibliography of her work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Awards for distinguished professional contributions: David William Purcell.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for David William Purcell, the 1994 recipient of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions--Distinguished Contributions for Applied Psychology or Community Service by a Graduate Student or Intern (Individual or Group). From Purcell's citation: "David W. Purcell's contributions to community service during graduate training include being part of the founding and development of Positive Impact, Inc., a nonprofit, community-based organization in Atlanta that provides free mental health services, through volunteer mental health professionals, to low-income individuals affected by HIV. He was vice president of the founding Board of Directors and president of the Board during 1993-1994. He currently serves as secretary of the Board, and the organization has grown to 4 full-time members, over 80 volunteer providers, and a yearly budget of $200,000 supported by numerous grants." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service.

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 Public Service is Allan G. Barclay. A citation and selected bibliography of the recipient is presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

William R. Safarjan: Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice.

Announces William R. Safarjan as the recipient of the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Psychology as a Professional Practice for 2002. A biographical statement is included, along with major works and contributions for the field. Safarjan received this award for his dedication and strong commitment to advancing psychology as a vehicle for improving the quality of life. Through his legislative advocacy, he helped transform the practice of psychology in California by enabling psychologists in public service to join medical staffs and become principal providers of care. He also spearheaded legislation that stopped the proliferation of regionally unaccredited schools of psychology, thereby bringing California in line with model standards. He serves nationally as an expert witness in practice litigation and has advanced litigation against the egregious practices of managed care. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2004 award winners: Distinguished Scientific Contributions.

Presents the citations, biographies, and selected papers of the 2004 recipients of the APA Awards for Distinguished Scientific Contributions (Sheldon Cohen, E. Mavis Hetherington, and Richard M. Shiffrin), the Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology (Edward Taub), and the Awards for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology (Edith Chen, Gregory E. Miller, Elena L. Grigorenko, Thomas G. O'Connor, Jenny R. Saffran, Eric Stice, and Klaus Zuberbühler). The Awards for Distinguished Scientific Contributions are presented to persons who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, have made distinguished theoretical or empirical contributions to basic research in psychology. The Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology is presented to a person who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, has made distinguished theoretical or empirical advances leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems. The Early Career Awards, given for the first time in 1974, recognize the large number of excellent young psychologists. Recipients of this award may not have held a doctoral degree for more than nine years. For purposes of this award, psychology has been divided into 10 areas: animal learning and behavior, comparative; developmental; health; cognition/human learning; psychopathology; behavioral and cognitive neuroscience; perception/motor performance; social; applied research; and individual differences. Five areas are considered each year, with areas rotated in two-year cycles. The areas considered in 2004 were animal learning and behavior, comparative; developmental; health;. cognition/human learning; and psychopathology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

1984 CPA Award for Distinguished contributions to psychology as a science.

Presents a citation for Wallace Lambert, the 1984 recipient of the Canadian Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Science. Wallace Lambert, a professor of psychology at McGill University, has served as the Canadian Psychological Association as president in 1970 and again as honorary president in 1982/83. He was awarded a Queen's Jubilee Medal in 1977, and has been elected to the National Academy of Education of the United States and the Royal Society of Canada. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)