John D. Preston Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Psychopharmacology

Division 55 is pleased to offer the John D. Preston Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Psychopharmacology, in honor of the late John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, in acknowledgment of Preston’s long-standing commitment to scholarly work in the field of clinical psychopharmacology. The award carries a cash prize of $500, which will be awarded along with a plaque at the Division 55 social hour at the annual APA convention.

John Preston, a huge contributor to the literature in psychopharmacology, a mentor to many, and a terrific teacher to countless psychologists, passed away in December 2020. He was the author or co-author of 22 books on various topics including psychopharmacology, psychological assessment, neurobiology and psychotherapy. His books have been translated into 14 foreign languages. He was in clinical practice for 38 years and a workshop presenter for 27 years. He lectured in many locations throughout the North America, as well as in Africa, Europe, and Russia.

This award is aimed at those who have substantially contributed to the field of clinical psychopharmacology through scholarly works. Nominations by colleagues is ideal, but self-nominations are also encouraged.

Please submit nominations, including letters of nominations or other attestations, to 2025 Division 55 Awards Chair Lynette Pujol, PhD, MSCP, in electronic format only.

2026

Bret Moore, PsyD, MSCP, ABPP

2025

George Kapalka, PhD, MS, ABPP

2024

Phillip Hughes, PhD

2023

Joseph Comaty, PhD, MSCP

2022

Charles M. Lepkowsky, PhD

2021

Robert McGrath, PhD