Early-career and Mid-career Award for Outstanding Contributions to Benefit Children, Youth and Families

The Early-career and Mid-career Award for Outstanding Contributions to Benefit Children, Youth and Families recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in science, policy, or 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 and may extend to parents and family systems. The award is administered annually by the American Psychological Association through its Committee on Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) and sponsored by the APA Public Interest Directorate.

Recognition through an annual APA award for outstanding contributions to the psychological functioning or well-being of children, youth, and families.

Nominees must be members of the American Psychological Association and submit a nomination letter (self-nomination allowed) of no more than 750 words, one letter of support, and a current curriculum vitae. Early career nominees are those who received their doctoral degree within the past 10 years; mid-career nominees received their doctoral degree between 10 and 25 years ago.

Nominations submitted via an online form; required materials include a nomination letter (≤750 words), one letter of support, and a current CV.