Gold medal award for life contribution by a psychologist in the public interest: Norman Garmezy.

Presents the citation and biography for Norman Garmezy, recipient of the American Psychological Association's Gold Medal Award for Life Contribution by a Psychologist in the Public Interest. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

John D. Krumboltz: Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge.

Announces John D. Krumboltz as the recipient of the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Knowledge for 2002. A biographical statement is included, along with major works and contributions for the field. Krumboltz received this award for his contributions to behavioral and career counseling. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Contribution by a psychologist in the public interest gold medal award: Stuart W. Cook.

The Gold Medal Awards, which include a check for $2,000 and a gold medallion, are given to American psychologists who are 65 years of age or older and residents of North America in recognition of a distinguished and long-continued record of accomplishments in three individual areas: professional, scientific, and public interest. This article provides a citation and a biography for Stuart W. Cook, recipient of the Contribution by a Psychologist in the Public Interest Gold Medal Award. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gold Medal Award for life achievement in the application of psychology.

The 2001 Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology was awarded to Joseph D. Matarazzo. He is honored for advancing the applications of psychology as both a science and a profession. His service to students and to patients, as well as his research and scholarly writings in clinical psychology, health psychology, and clinical neuropsychology, have enriched the discipline of psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2008 award winners: Distinguished international contributions.

This award is given to individuals who have made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. The 2008 recipient is Puncky Paul Heppner. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2001 award winners.

In accordance with established custom, the APA bestows annual awards in recognition of outstanding contributions by psychologists across an array of domains. The awards laud distinguished contributions to the advancement of science, applications of psychological knowledge to clinical and social issues, to education and training, and to work devoted to international cooperation and humanitarian ideals. Provided here are the 2001 award winners, along with their citation, biography and selected bibliography, and in some cases the address they delivered at APA's Annual Convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology: James J. Gross.

Presents a citation for James J. Gross, who received the 2001 Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology, "for reminding us that emotions do not merely happen to us but rather are actively modified and altered in a number of different ways." A biography and selected bibliography accompany the citation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 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)     

Award for distinguished senior career contributions to psychology in the public interest: Philip G. Zimbardo.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Philip G. Zimbardo one of the 2008 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology.

The 2008 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation (APF) Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology is Florence W. Kaslow. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Florence W. Kaslow are provided in this article. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)