Professional Award Nominations Sought
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
September 16, 2025
In 2026 we will present two professional awards: one for a distinguished psychologist (career) and one for an early career psychologist (within 10 years of doctorate conferral).
The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2025.
Self-nominations are welcome.
The early career award is given in collaboration with the American Psychological Foundation. Their portal will open for application on November 1, 2025 (https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/).
The distinguished psychologist award applications may be submitted at any time before 12/31/2025 to the award committee chair, Gerry Koocher (koocher@gmail.com). Nominations should include a full curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter or personal statement describing the nominee’s contributions to the practice of psychotherapy, and one or more (no more than three) supporting letters.
Award recipients must be members of SAP/Division 29 at the time of application.
Feel free to contact Gerry Koocher with any questions.