The American Psychological Association offers a number of major awards in recognition of outstanding contributions in diverse areas of psychology, including practice, research, teaching, and public service. You may visit the general APA Awards website for more information on these various APA Awards.
*Note: If you are interested in learning about or applying for SCP-sponsored awards, please go to the SCP Awards website.
Mission Statement
Our committee works to increase the visibility of SCP members and highlight their contributions by seeking and supporting nominations of our diverse members.
2023-2024 Committee Contact Information
Email Committee Co-Chairs Stephanie Carrera, PhD and Bola Afolayan, PsyD for general questions, nomination ideas, or to self-nominate at [email protected]
General materials for APA and Awards from Other Organizations
Most, if not all, of these awards require you to (a) be an APA member or APAGS member; and (b) submit a nomination statement, 2-3 letters of support, and a CV. Be sure to read the award description carefully in case the review committee requires other/supplemental materials.
Instructional Videos
- How to Read an Award Page
- How to Nominate Yourself or Your Group for an Award
- How to Ask Someone to Nominate You
- How to Ask for a Letter Writer
Click HERE to see all of the APA awards available and begin the nomination process!
SCP Members who have been honored with APA Awards in 2022-2023 included:
- Dr. Helen Neville (2023), Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest
- Dr. Melba Vasquez (2023) and Dr. Elizabeth Welfel (2022), Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education
- Dr. Arpana Inman (2023), Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology Award
- Dr. Sandy Shullman (2023) and Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis (2022), Raymond D. Fowler Award for Outstanding Contributions to APA
- Dr. Jioni Lewis (2023), APA Achievement Award for Early Career Psychologists
- Dr. Jeanette Mayse (2023) and Dr. Delishia Pittman (2022), Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent Practice Award
Examples of APA Awards include:
APA Practice Awards
- Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research
- Distinguished Professional Contributions to Institutional Practice
- Distinguished Professional Contributions to Independent Practice
APA Science Awards
- Distinguished Scientific Contributions
- Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology
- Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology
APA Education and Training Awards
- Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology
- Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training
APA Public Interest Awards
- Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in the Public Interest
- Distinguished Contribution to Research in Public Policy
APA International Awards
- International Humanitarian Award
- Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology
American Psychological Foundation (APF) Awards
Specialty Awards
- APA Committee on Women in Psychology Leadership Awards
- Jeffrey S. Tanaka Memorial Dissertation Award in Psychology