Distinguished Contribution to Public Policy Award

The division offers this award for distinguished contributions to the interests, goals, and purposes of Division 44 in the area of public policy focused on sexual orientation and gender diversity liberation and/or equality. The winners of this award represent individuals who have distinguished themselves in their application of the science, professional practice standards, and/or ethics of psychology in their advocacy or activism to advance LGBTQ+ liberating or equalizing local, state, national, or international public policies.

The nominee must be a Division 44 member.

Please send nominations electronically to Division 44. Include a CV and a nomination letter that addresses the nominee's qualifications for the award.

2026

M. Valle Pease

2025

Stephanie Budge, PhD

2024

Glenda Russel, PhD

2023

Michele M. Schlehofer, PhD

Patrick R. Grzanka, PhD

2022

Colt St. Amand, PhD, MD

2020

Nicholas E. Grant, PhD, ABPP