2026 Distinguished Service and Leadership Award

Apply by April 20, 2026, 11:59 PM PT

Full details live on the official award page: https://spsp.org/membership/awards/service-awards/distinguished-service

Eligibility

• Applicants will have made substantial contributions to the field and/or SPSP that may appear in various forms. Contributions may include governance, professional leadership, mentoring, program development, expanding participation, advocacy, or related service with a lasting positive impact.
• Applicants (including self-nominees and nominated individuals) and nominators must be members of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology at the time they apply for the award.

Required Materials

• A brief summary or bulleted list detailing the nominee’s contributions to the field and/or SPSP (limit 500 words).  
• Nominee's current vita in electronic format.  

For collaborative nominations, the application must include a brief explanation of each contributor’s role and level of involvement. This should address:  

• The extent of each individual’s contribution  
• How the workload was distributed among collaborators  

Questions? Please contact awards@spsp.org