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

About this program

The APA Public Interest Directorate’s Committee on Children, Youth, and Families seeks nominations for its annual Early‑career and Mid‑career Award for Outstanding Contributions to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families, recognizing psychologists whose work in science, policy, or practice substantially improves psychological functioning or well‑being for children, youth, and families. Well‑being is broadly defined to include mental and physical health, cognitive/educational, and socio‑emotional outcomes and may extend to parents and family systems. Eligible nominees are early‑ and mid‑career psychologists with demonstrated significant contributions; nominations are due by May 31, 2026, and no monetary award amount is specified.