Division 12 Award Winners 2014

Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Anke Ehlers, Ph.D. for distinguished theoretical or empirical contributions to Clinical Psychology throughout their careers.

Florence Halpern Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Barry A. Hong, Ph.D., ABPP for distinguished advances in psychology leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems and outstanding contributions to the general profession of clinical psychology.

Stanley Sue Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology presented to Hector F. Myers, Ph.D. for remarkable contributions to the understanding of human diversity and whose contributions have significant promise for bettering the human condition, overcoming prejudice, and enhancing the quality of life for humankind.

Toy Caldwell-Colbert Award for Distinguished Educator in Clinical Psychology presented to Richard G. Heimberg, Ph.D. for excellence in mentoring clinical psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty.

David Shakow Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Randy P. Auerbach, Ph.D. for contributions to the science clinical psychology by a person who has received the doctorate within the past seven years and who has made noteworthy contributions both to science and to practice.

Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Bunmi O. Olatunji for professional accomplishment and promise in Clinical Psychology.  Accomplishments may include promoting the practice of clinical psychology through professional service; innovation in service delivery; novel application of applied research methodologies to professional practice; positive impact on health delivery systems; development of creative educational programs for practice; or other novel or creative activities advancing the service of the profession.

Samuel M. Turner Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology presented to Alinne Z. Barrera, Ph.D. for an early career psychologist who has made exemplary contributions to diversity within the field.  Such contributions can include research, service, practice, training, or any combination thereof.

Distinguished Student Research in Clinical Psychology Award presented to Jonathan P. Stange, M.A. for exemplary theoretical or empirical contributions to research in clinical psychology.

Distinguished Student Practice in Clinical Psychology Award presented to Priscilla Lui, M.A. for outstanding clinical practice contributions to the profession.

Distinguished Student Service in Clinical Psychology Award presented to Casey Calhoun for outstanding service contributions to the profession and community.