The Award recognises distinguished contributions to psychology in Australia by psychologists at later career stage. The contribution must have made a difference to psychology and the Australian community as a whole. The nominee’s work must meet the mission statement for the Society: namely, 'to represent, promote and advance psychology and psychologists within the context of improving community wellbeing and scientific knowledge.' Awards may be in any field.

Eligibility

(i) Nominees should be Australian citizens or have permanent residency status in Australia.

ii) Nominees are required to be Members of The Australian Psychological Society Limited and must be nominated for the Award by a Member of the Society.

Value of award

(i) The value of the Award is $3000.

(ii) The successful candidate will be expected to attend the Australian Psychological Society's annual conference as an invited speaker, and submit a version of the address to the Australian Psychologist. He or she will have his or her travel, conference registration expenses and accommodation for up to four nights at the conference venue paid by the Society.

(iii) A plaque of the Award will be presented at the invited address.

Nomination process

(i) Nominations should include a letter of nomination addressing the following issues:

  • the significance of the nominee’s work in meeting the Mission of the Society
  • the influence the nominee has had on psychologists in Australia.

(ii) Nominations should also include a curriculum vitae giving details of all publications, community recognition and the names of two referees.

(iii) If the Selection Committee determines there has been no suitable nominations, then the Board of Directors may nominate or invite nominations.

Administration of the award

(i) The Award will be advertised in InPsych, the bulletin of the Australian Psychological Society each year.

(ii) The Award should also be promoted where possible through other avenues including sending material to departments of psychology.

(iii) A committee comprising the President and three other Directors will be responsible for selecting the successful nominee.

(iv) The President will inform the Board of the successful nominee.

(v) An Award will only be made in any year if there is at least one nomination of sufficient merit.

Closing date and further information

Nominations close 29 June 2012. 

Please send nominations to: 

  • President's Award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology
    The Australian Psychological Society Limited
    PO Box 38
    Flinders Lane VIC 8009

Additional information can be obtained from:

Previous winners

2011
 Trevor Waring
2010
 Alfred Allan
2009
 Rob Sanson-Fisher
2008  Emeritus Professor Gina Geffen AM FAPS 
2007  Professor Matthew Sanders, University of Queensland
Professor Kim Halford, Griffith University 
2006  Not awarded
2005  Professor Margot Prior, University of Melbourne (inaugural award) 

 

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