The Award for Outstanding Professional Contribution to Diversity in Group Psychology or Group Psychotherapy

About this program

Division 49 of the American Psychological Association offers the Award for Outstanding Professional Contribution to Diversity in Group Psychology or Group Psychotherapy, recognizing psychologists whose practice, research, service, advocacy, or mentoring advances cultural diversity, social justice, and equity. The award is presented biennially at the APA convention and includes a plaque. Nominees and nominators do not need to be Division 49 members; nominations must include contact and affiliation information, a brief endorsement letter, and the nominee’s vita. Materials must be combined into one zipped file and emailed by June 1, 2026, using the specified subject line and file name.