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

The Student Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity in Group Psychology or Group Psychotherapy seeks to recognize excellence in group psychology practice, research, service and/or advocacy with themes central to the promotion of cultural diversity, social justice and equity through group psychology or group psychotherapy. The award will be presented at the APA's annual convention. A plaque will be presented to the award winner.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in psychology or a related field at an accredited institution.

Nominations may come from self or others.

Nominations materials should include and be limited to the following:

• Names, phone numbers, program and institutional affiliations, APA divisional membership of yourself (the endorser) and of your nominee.
• A brief letter highlighting your nominee’s contributions in promoting understanding and respect for diversity in group psychology practice, research, service and/or advocacy.
• The nominee's vita.
• All materials should be submitted via a zipped/compressed folder in one email with the following subject line: [Candidate’s First and Last Name] –Application for Student Diversity Award. For example, Margaret Brown– Application for Student Diversity Award.

All submissions must be received by June 1, to be considered and submitted email Michele Riberio, PhD.