CSES Leadership Awards (Emerging and Distinguished Psychologists)

The CSES Leadership Awards recognize outstanding achievements by psychologists, students of psychology, and organizations that advance understanding of socioeconomic status and improve the lives and well-being of socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. The awards highlight contributions to scientific understanding, applications of psychology addressing SES effects, and advocacy for social policy to reduce SES disparities. There are two categories: Distinguished (for individuals with more than 15 years beyond their terminating degree) and Emerging (for individuals with 15 or fewer years beyond their terminating degree).

Formal recognition by the APA Committee on Socioeconomic Status as an Emerging or Distinguished leader in SES-related psychology (recipients listed as past recipients).

Nominations, including self-nominations, are accepted for psychologists, students of psychology, and organizations that have made significant contributions to SES-related research, practice, or advocacy. Distinguished nominees have more than 15 years beyond their terminating degree; Emerging nominees have 15 or fewer years beyond their terminating degree.

Submit a nomination and supporting materials through the APA online nomination form, including a nomination letter, nominee CV, and two letters of support for Distinguished category; incomplete or late nominations are not considered.