Awards

SPL offers four awards. The Distinguished Psychologist in Leadership Award, the Distinguished Leadership in the Science and Application of Psychology in Pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, the Early Career Woman Psychologist in Leadership Award, and the Richard Kilburg Service Award. Submit nominations by January 10, 2024 to [email protected] with the name of the award in the subject line. Nomination requirements are provided below the award descriptions.

DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Distinguished Psychologist in Leadership Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the practice of leadership by a psychologist. It was created to recognize individual accomplishments in fulfilling the purpose of the Society of Psychologists in Leadership (SPL), which is to facilitate the growth, development, and interaction of psychologists who work as managers, or who otherwise contribute to the application of psychology in management.

The award is presented to an individual who has developed, refined, and implemented practices, procedures, and methods that have a major impact on people in organizational settings and/or on the professions of leadership.

The award includes an honorarium, a plaque and an invited address at SPL's Annual Conference.

The recipient must be a psychologist and leader (or one who has made major contributions to psychology and leadership). Membership in the American Psychological Association or the American Psychological Society is highly desirable as evidence of commitment to the science and practice of psychology.

Distinguished Psychologist in Leadership Award Criteria

 

2023 John Reed, PhD

 



2022 Greg Pennington, PhD


2021 Dee Ramsel, PhD


2020 I. Marlene Thorn, PhD


2019 Sandra L. Shullman, PhD


2018 Cathleen Civiello, PhD


2017 Terry Maple, PhD


2016 E. Kevin Kelloway, PhD


2015 William H. Mobley, PhD


2014 Connie Rath, PhD


2013 Judith Albino, PhD


2012 Arthur M. Freedman, PhD


2011 Dale Thompson, PhD


2010 David Baker, PhD


2009 Norman Anderson, PhD


2008 Robert "Bob" Lee, PhD


2007 Al Parchem, PhD


2006 David P. Campbell, PhD


2005 Richard C. Atkinson, PhD


2004 Eric Haseltine, PhD
2003 Miriam Graddick-Weir, PhD

2002 Richard Kilburg, PhD


2001 Tom Osborne, PhD (Congressman)


2000 Marilyn Gowing, PhD


1999 Donald Clifton, PhD


1998 Bernard Bass, PhD


1997 Carl F. Frost, PhD


1996 Joyce Shields, PhD


1995 William Howell, PhD
1994 Harold Tragash, PhD

1993 Francis D. Horowitz, PhD


1992 William C. Byham, PhD


1991 John Conger, PhD


1990 Kenneth E. Clark, PhD


1989 Robert Perloff, PhD


1988 Raymond Fowler, PhD


1987 Charles Kiesler, PhD


1986 Douglas Bray, PhD 


1985 Harry Levinson, PhD
 


DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP IN THE SCIENCES AND APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN PURSUIT OF DIVERISTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION 

 

The Distinguished Leadership in the Science and Application of Psychology in Pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award (DLDI) recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to fulfilling the purpose of the Society of Psychologists in Leadership (SPL). Its overall purpose is to facilitate the growth, development, and interaction of psychologists who apply the science of psychology to their work as leaders, and in their support of increasing the effectiveness of individuals, leaders, teams, organizations, and systems. Broadly defined, diversity, equity, and inclusion focus on fully utilizing all available resources, and fully developing capability and capacity.

This award is presented to an individual who has developed, refined, and implemented practices, procedures, and systems that have had a major impact in diversity, equity, and inclusion. It acknowledges the influence and impact of senior leaders for whom diversity, equity and inclusion is not their primary job responsibility as a way of underscoring the responsibility of all leaders for achieving DEI goals.

The ideal recipient will have a degree in psychology.  They are expected to be in a position of leadership that does not include being the primary person responsible for DEI in that organization. Membership in the American Psychological Association or the Society of Psychologists in Leadership is highly desirable as evidence of their commitment to the science and application of psychology. Senior executives without degrees in psychology who have intentional and explicitly applied the science of psychology in the design and implementation of the organization’s DEI initiatives may be considered.

Honorees will have demonstrated:

1.     Effectively articulating a personal commitment to DEI;

2.     Implementing practices, procedures, systems with measurable and sustainable outcomes; and

3.     Willingness to take personal risks confronting resistance to changes related to DEI.

The award includes a $2,000 honorarium, $2,000 for travel expenses, and an invited address at SPL'S Annual Conference.

 Distinguished Leadership in the Science and Application of Psychology in Pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Criteria

 

EARLY CAREER WOMAN PSYCHOLOGIST IN LEADERSHIP

The purpose of the Early Career Woman Psychologist in Leadership Award is to ensure that women leaders, and consultants are actively involved in SPL activities. The award is established to sponsor a deserving woman psychologist in attending the SPL conferences and institutes. The award will include $2000 to support the cost of conference registration, hotel, airfare, and institutes as desired. The recipient will also receive a complimentary one-year SPL membership. Award recipients will be requested to write a short testimonial about their conference and experience with SPL and provide a photo to feature on the SPL website. At this time, we are looking for self nominations or nominations from SPL members for a woman psychologist who meets the following criteria:

  • Has the potential to benefit from SPL and to make contributions to SPL and its mission of facilitating the growth, development, and interaction of psychologists who work as managers
  • Has received a doctoral degree in psychology within the last ten years
  • Is currently serving in a management or leadership position

 WE/SPL Early Career Woman Psychologist Leadership Award

 

 

 

 

2022 Vivien Lee, PhD

 

 

 

 

2021 Candice Schaefer, PhD, AB  

 

 

 

 

2020 Mira Brancu, PhD

2015 Melissa Jents, PsyD      

 2014 Myranda Grahek, PhD 

2013 Jennifer Geimer, PhD   

 2012 Jennifer Nguyen, PhD

 

  


RICHARD KILBURG SERVICE AWARD

The Richard Kilburg Service Award is given, from time to time, to a SPL member who has demonstrated an unusual level of service and commitment, dedicating extraordinary time and effort to the goals, purposes and activities of the organization. The award is named for SPL's first president.

Richard Kilburg Service Award Criteria

al hollenbeck
2007 AL Hollenbeck, PhD 
For Exceptional Service as creator of the SPL website and subsequent webmaster, 1999 -2006, as well as manager of elections, online surveys, and general advisor on all things technical.

david brandt
2004 David Brandt, PhD
In Recognition of Exceptional Service as SPL Coordinator of Continuing Education, 1996-2004.

rodney lowman
2002 Rodney L. Lowman, PhD
In Recognition of Exceptional Service as Founding Editor of The Psychologist- Manager Journal, 1997-2002.