Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training

The Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training is an APA award recognizing psychologists for evidence-based applications of psychology to education. It emphasizes contributions to new teaching methods or solutions to learning problems through research or evidence-based practices, with particular focus on improving learning in educational settings (including pre-kindergarten to 12th grade) and/or in communities. The award is sponsored by the APA Board of Educational Affairs and is given to individual psychologists nominated by peers.

Candidates must demonstrate contribution to new teaching methods or the solution of learning problems through research findings or evidence-based practices, with emphasis on improving learning in educational settings (including pre-kindergarten to 12th grade) and/or communities. Members currently serving on the awards selection committee, former recipients of the award, APA staff, and the current APA president and president-elect are not eligible.

Nominations must include a letter of nomination outlining the nominee's contributions, two letters of support, and a curriculum vitae. Nominations and supporting materials are to be emailed or sent to the APA Education Directorate contact provided on the award page.