Excellence in Rural Psychology Award

The Excellence in Rural Psychology Award recognizes a psychologist who demonstrates exemplary leadership in rural and remote regions. The award is presented annually by the APA Committee on Rural Health and aims to highlight contributions to advocacy, research, education, and practice that benefit rural and remote populations. The recipient receives a commemorative plaque and a monetary stipend and is invited to receive the award at the APA Annual Convention.

Commemorative plaque, $250 stipend, press announcements recognizing the recipient, invitation to receive the award at the APA Annual Convention.

Nominees must have completed all requirements of a doctoral degree in psychology and must be a member in good standing with one or more state, territorial, provincial, regional, national, or ethnic minority psychological association(s). Self-nominations are accepted. Members of the Committee on Rural Health and the Board for Professional Affairs at the time of selection are excluded.

Submit a completed online nomination form with a 500–1,000 word letter of nomination (or self-nomination), one 500–1,000 word letter of support, current curriculum vitae, and proof of current membership via the online award application.