Professional awards honor excellence in the science and practice of psychology

Do you know someone who is doing excellent work in psychology? Are you yourself making outstanding contributions to the field? Nominate yourself or a colleague for an MPA professional award.

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Here are the winners of the awards that were given away at the 2022 MPA Annual Conference!

BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya Distinguished Elders Award for Leadership in Minnesota Psychology

Susan T. Rydell Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to Psychology

Thomas P. Carrillo Leadership in Diversity Award

Trisha A. Stark Community Involvement Award

MPA Donald G. Paterson Undergraduate Award in Psychology

MPA Walter D. Mink Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award

MPA Award for Outstanding Graduate Faculty in Psychology

MPA Award for the Outstanding Teaching of Psychology in Community/Two-Year Colleges

John M. Taborn Award for Outstanding Contributions to Psychology by a Person of African Descent

Outstanding Early Career Psychologist Award

Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year

Presidential Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Psychology

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