Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) Initiative Award

The annual Division 31 Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) Initiative Award rewards a state, provincial, and territorial psychological association for implementing exemplary activities or initiatives that engage and sustain early career psychologists in roles of advocacy, leadership, or the practice of psychology.

Deadline:

Sponsor: Division 31

Description

The annual Division 31 Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) Initiative Award rewards a state, provincial, and territorial psychological association for implementing exemplary activities or initiatives that engage and sustain early career psychologists in roles of advocacy, leadership, or the practice of psychology. The winner is selected from nominations by any member of an SPTA and Division 31. Winning SPTAs must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • success in recruiting and engaging ECP members

  • activities and initiatives that support the professional and personal development of ECPs

  • innovative educational offerings that help prepare members for the future of psychology

  • success in engaging ECPs in leadership roles within the organization

Division 31 will grant $750 to the winning SPTA to use toward future ECP activities.

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, an SPTA must include:

  • recruiting initiatives that draw new ECP members into the associations and increase ECP representation in the governance of the associations

  • new and innovative programs that contribute to increased knowledge about leadership and advocacy for ECPs

  • sponsoring ECP-focused continuing education workshops to enhance integrated practice competencies

  • implementing community forums to address issues critical to the development of innovative clinical and business practices where ECPs may flourish

How to Apply

The annual submission deadline is January 16. Please submit nominations to the past president of Division 31. Submissions should include a letter of recommendation that does not exceed two pages, and a CV or a bullet list of accomplishments.

Past Recipients

2026

Ohio Psychological Association

2025

Tennessee Psychological Association

2024

Massachusetts Psychological Association

2023

North Carolina Psychological Association

2022

Michigan Psychological Association

2021

District of Columbia

2020

Pennsylvania  Psychological Association

2019

New Mexico Psychological Association

2018

District of Columbia Psychological Association

2017

Indiana Psychological Association

2016

Ohio Psychological Association

2015

Arkansas Psychological Association

2014

New York Psychological Association

Last updated: August 2026Date created: 2014