Guidelines for the selection of the recipient of the Distinguished Psychologist of the Year Award:
- Distinguished, sustained service in the practice of psychology. While no specific length of service is required, a minimum of 15 to 20 years should be the norm.
- The candidate is licensed and devotes a significant portion of time to the delivery of services.
- Evidence of having received local, state, or national recognition.
- The achievement of recognition by an appropriate specialty board.
- Having served on local, state, or national boards, committees, and/or a Division of APA.
- The publication of theoretical, scientific, and/or research articles, books, monographs, and assessment devices which have made a demonstrable impact on the practice or thinking of colleagues.
- The recipient of honors from other professional organizations.
- Significant contribution in the areas of the training and/or teaching of colleagues.
- Distinguished contribution to public welfare as a psychologist.