APA Early-Career and Mid-Career Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families

The Committee on Children, Youth and Families (CYF) invites nominations for the APA annual award for early career and mid-career psychologists whose contributions benefit the psychological functioning or well-being of children, youth, and families.

The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in science, policy and practice that benefit the psychological functioning or well-being of children, youth, and families. Well-being is defined broadly to include mental and physical health, cognitive/educational, and socio-emotional outcomes. These outcomes can extend beyond the individual and include parents and family systems as well.

Nomination criteria: In order to be considered, nominees must be members of APA and submit materials by January 15th.  Materials must include; a 500-1000 word nomination letter (either self-nomination, or a nomination letter from someone else), plus two letters of support, and a curriculum vitae. Early career is defined as those who have received their doctoral degree within the past ten years. Mid-career is defined as those who have received their doctoral degree between ten to twenty five years.