Distinguished Mentor Award

This award, established in 2012, honors a Section V mentor's contribution in areas such as community engagement, leadership, clinical work, research and mentorship.

The award will be presented at the APA Annual Convention.

Nominations, including self-nominations, are welcome.  

For the Clinical/Service Contribution Award, the applicant must:

• Be current members of APA Div. 35 and Section V. Non-members are welcome to apply and agree to become member of Div. 35 and Section V once selected to be the award recipient.  Membership to Div. 35 is free. See membership information and application. 
• Be able demonstrate clinical/community services to enhance the well-being of APIA communities, especially APIA women.

Please submit the following:

1. A nomination letter that describes nominee’s contributions as a feminist psychologist serving the APIA communities.
2. A one-page statement highlighting the nominee’s clinical/community services contributions to APIA women. 
3. A letter of support/recommendation from a professional who is familiar with the applicant’s work  
4. The applicant/nominee's curriculum vitae 

Applications that fail to meet the guidelines described will not be reviewed.

Interested applicants should email completed applications to Diane Hayashino, PhD.

2020
Debra Kawahara, PhD

2019
Chu Kim Prieto, PhD

2018
Linh Luu, PhD

2017
Khanh Dinh, PhD

2016
Susana Lowe, PhD

2015
Asuncion Miteria Austria, PhD

2014
Reiko Homma-True, PhD

2012
Jean Lau Chin, PhD