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

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

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.

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

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