CPA Award Descriptions and Past Recipients

Nomination Procedures for CPA Awards and Fellows

Deadline for Nomination Submissions: January 31, 2025

CPA Award and Description	Recipients
CPA Gold Medal Award For Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Canadian Psychology This award is presented to recognize a CPA Member or Fellow who has made exceptional and enduring lifetime contributions to Canadian psychology during their career. Eligibility is limited to CPA Members or Fellows 65 years or older. The members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and the members of the Board of directors of CPA are ineligible.	2024 -David Streiner 2023 – Robert Vallerand 2022 – John Berry 2021 – Keith Dobson 2020 – Debbie Moskowitz 2019 – Richard Bourhis 2018 – Colin MacLeod 2017 – David Zuroff 2016 – Carole Sinclair 2015 – Robert D. Hare 2014 – Fred Genesee 2013 – Rober M. Martin 2012 – Donald M. Taylor 2011 – Peter Suedfeld 2010 – Linda S. Siegel 2009 – Robert O. Pihl 2008 – Kenneth D. Craig 2007 – Byron P. Rourke 2006 – Wallace E. Lambert 2005 – Peter M. Milner 2004 – Virginia I. Douglas 2003 – Jean Pettifor 2002 – Ronald Melzack 2001 – Mary J. Wright 2000 – John Adair
CPA John C. Service Member the Year Award This award is presented to recognize a CPA Member or Fellow who has given exceptional service or made a significant contribution to the association during the year. Eligibility is limited to CPA Members or Fellows. The members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and the members of the Board of Directors of CPA are ineligible.	2024 – Jesse Bossé 2022 – Karen Blair 2021 – Psychology Works for COVID-19 Volunteer Members 2020 – CPA Environmental Section 2019 – Martin Drapeau 2018 – Criminal Justice Task Force 2017 – Keith Wilson 2016 – Jeremy Mills 2015 – Ken Pope 2014 – Patrick Baille 2013 – Lorne Sexton 2012 – Jennifer A. Veitch 2011 – Peter Henderson 2010 – Pierre Bérubé 2008 – John C. Service 2007 – Marvin Simner 2006 – Carole Sinclair 2001 – Terrence Hogan
CPA Donald O. Hebb Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Science This award is presented to recognize a CPA Member or Fellow who has made a significant contribution to Canadian psychology as a scientific discipline. Eligibility is limited to CPA Members or Fellows who meet at least one of the following criteria: Whose research has enhanced the knowledge base of psychology; Whose research has substantially influenced the development of psychology. Whose influence has been exerted through leadership as a teacher, as a theorist, as a spokesperson for the discipline, and/or as a developer of public policy regarding the science of psychology. In whatever form the individual’s contributions are regarded as distinguished, the impact of the work shall have been on Canadian psychology as a science. Members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and members of the CPA Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination.	2024 -Thomas Hadjistavropoulos 2023 – Sherry Stewart 2021 – Richard Koestner 2020 – Michael Seto 2019 – Paul Hewitt 2018 – Jeffrey Mogil 2017 – Michel Dugas 2016 – Joel Katz 2015 – Debra J. Pepler 2014 – Gordon J.G. Asmundson 2013 – Keith S. Dobson 2012 – Colin M. MacLeod 2011 – Robert J. Vallerand 2010 – Robert D. Hare 2009 – Charles Morin 2008 – Vernon L. Quinsey 2007 – Barbara B. Sherwin 2006 – Patrick J. McGrath 2005 – David A. Wolfe 2004 – Albert S. Bregman 2003 – David Regan 2002 – Kenneth D. Craig 2001 – Kenneth Dion 2000 – Bryan Kolb 1999 – Byron P. Rourke 1998 – John W. Berry 1997 – Norman S. Endler 1996 – Peter Suedfeld 1995 – Anthony Phillips 1994 – Franco Lepore 1993 – Mark Zanna 1992 – Peter Dodwell 1991 – Adrien Pinard 1990 – Zenon Pylyshyn 1989 – not awarded 1988 – Philip Bryden 1987 – Fergus I. M. Craik 1986 – Ronald Melzack 1985 – Doreen Kimura 1984 – Wallace Lambert 1983 – Endel Tulving 1982 – Allan U. Paivio 1981 – Brenda Milner 1980 – Donald O. Hebb
CPA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology This award is presented to recognize a CPA Member or Fellow who has made a significant contribution to education and training in psychology in Canada. Eligibility is limited to CPA Members or Fellows who meet at least one of the following criteria: Whose influence on education and training has been exercised through excellence and/or leadership as a teacher; Whose work as a teacher, researcher, supervisor and/or administrator has influenced the methods and settings utilised in education and training, in ways of significant benefit to that endeavour; Whose scholarship in education and/or training has enhanced the knowledge base in these areas; or Whose work has had the effect of bringing about changes in education and/or training practices. In whatever form the individual’s contributions are regarded as distinguished, the impact of the work shall have been on education and training in psychology in Canada. Members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and members of the CPA Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination.	2024 -Deborah Dobson 2023 – Meghan Norris 2021 – Vina Goghari 2020 – Adam McCrimmon 2019 – Catherine Costigan 2018 – Eileen Wood 2017 – Patricia Rowe 2015 – Stephen B. Porter 2013 – Harvey Brooker 2012 – Martin M. Antony 2011 – Janel Gauthier 2010 – Garry L. Martin 2009 – Meredith M. Kimball 2008 – David C. Zuroff 2007 – Richard Koestner 2006 – John D. Hunsley 2005 – John Mitterer 2004 – William J. Koch 2003 – Victor Catano 2002 – Richard Steffy 2001 – Raymond Perry 2000 – Nicholas Skinner 1999 – Robert C. Gardner 1998 – Margaret Kiely 1997 – Donald M. Taylor 1996 – Kenneth D. Craig 1995 – Barbara Byrne 1994 – Kurt Danziger
CPA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Profession This award is presented to a CPA Member or Fellow who has made a significant contribution to Canadian Psychology as a profession. Eligibility is limited to CPA Members or Fellows who meet at least one of the following criteria: Whose work has influenced the method, settings, and/or persons involved in applied practice, in ways of significant benefit to the profession and its clients; Whose empirical research has enhanced the knowledge base of professional psychology; Whose influence has been exerted through leadership as a teacher, as a clinician, as a theorist, and/or as a spokesperson in public and/or professional arenas; or Whose work has had the effect of bringing about changes in practice or training performed by others, or redirection of efforts in applied work. In whatever form the individual’s contributions are regarded as distinguished, the impact of the work shall have been on Canadian psychology as a profession. Members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and members of the CPA Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination.	2024 -Peter Bieling 2023 – Randi McCabe 2022 – Eric Jackman 2021 – Samuel Mikail 2020 – David J. A. Dozois 2014 – Giorgio A. Tasca 2013 – Thomas Dalby 2012 – Karen G. Dyck 2011 – Michael Sullivan 2010 – Sandra E. Byers 2009 – Ian G. Manion 2008 – Debbie S. Moskowitz 2007- Leslie S. Greenberg 2006 – Michel Sabourin 2005 – Michael C. King 2004 – Nancy Johnston 2003 – Irving Binik 2002 – Joyce D’Eon 2001 – Keith Dobson 2000 – John Arnett 1999 – John T. Goodman 1998 – Peter Jaffe 1997 – Jay W. Brolund, Jim H. Newton 1996 – Sandra W. Pyke 1995 – Patrick McGrath 1994 – Byron P. Rourke 1993 – Henry P. Edwards 1992 – Barbara Wand 1991 – Kenneth Craig 1990 – not awarded 1989 – Donald Meichenbaum 1988 – Wesley Coons 1987 – Stephanie Z. Dudek 1986 – Raymond Berry 1985 – David J. L. Bélanger 1984 – C. Roger Myers 1983 – Terrence P. Hogan 1982 – Edward C. Webster 1981 – Park Olof Davidson 1980 – Virginia I. Douglas
CPA Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology This award is presented to recognize a CPA Member or Fellow who has made significant contributions to the international cooperation and advancement of knowledge in psychology. In whatever form the individual’s contributions are regarded as distinguished, the impact of the work shall have been on the international advancement of psychology. The members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and the members of the CPA Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination.	2024 – Josephine Tan 2017 – Keith Dobson 2016 – Robert Gifford 2015 – Peter Suedfeld 2014 – JP Das 2013 – Frances E. Aboud 2012 – John W. Berry 2010 – Nicole Aubé 2009 – Robert D. Hare 2008 – Hank J. Stam 2007 – Janel Gauthier 2003 – Pierre L.-J. Ritchie 2000 – Michel Sabourin
CPA Award for Public, Community Service and Human Rights and Social Justice in Psychology This award is presented to recognize a CPA Member or Fellow who has made outstanding contributions by serving the public or a community in Canada, in the areas of human rights and social justice. In whatever form they are regarded as distinguished, such contributions must be directed to and on behalf of the public or a community in ways which advance human rights and social justice. Eligibility is limited to CPA Members or Fellows who meet at least one of the following criteria: Whose contributions in the service of the public or community include advocacy or activity at legislative, political, or organizational levels. Whose research, practice and/or educational contributions have significantly benefited the public; and in particular been of benefit to those persons and groups living with disabilities or those who may be living with disadvantage, discrimination and/or marginalization. The members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and the members of the CPA Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination. *Prior to 2022: This award is presented to CPA Members or Fellows who have made outstanding contributions in serving the public or a community through their knowledge and practical skills. In whatever form they are regarded as distinguished, such contributions must be directed to and on behalf of the public or a community. Consideration is given to psychologists whose professional involvement has resulted in a major benefit to the public as well as those who have made significant contributions to special populations such as those who have disabilities, are disadvantaged or underprivileged, or are members of a minority group. Psychologists, who are active in legislative, legal, political, organizational and other areas that are directed at providing benefits to the public or a community, are also considered. The members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and the members of the CPA Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination.*	2024 – Gina Wong 2023 – Ben Chung-Hsing Kuo 2022 – Katy Kamkar 2020 – Nicholas Carleton 2019 – Sylvain Roy 2018 – Suzanne Filion 2017 – Gira Bhatt 2013 – Joseph E. Casey 2012 – Reut Gruber 2009 – Adam S. Radomsky 2008 – Wendy M. Craig and Debra J. Pepler 2007- Catherine S. Fichten 2006 – Donald M. Taylor 2005 – Frances Aboud 2004 – Fred Genesee 2003 – Sarah Landy 2002 – Garry Martin 2001 – Edward Pomeroy 2000 – James MacDougall
CPA Award for Distinguished Lifetime Service to the Canadian Psychological Association This award is presented to recognize a CPA Member or Fellow who has given exceptional service to the association during their career. Eligibility is limited to Members or Fellows 65 years or older. The members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and the members of the Board of directors of CPA are ineligible.	2008 – Sandra W. Pyke 2007 – Beatrice Wickett-Nesbitt
CPA Humanitarian Award This award is presented to recognize outstanding individuals who are not psychologists or organizations which are not psychological organizations whose commitment and persistent endeavors have significantly enhanced the psychological health and well-being of the people of Canada, at the local, provincial/territorial, or national level. The recipient of the award should meet the following criteria: For individuals, the individual must hold Canadian citizenship or resident status at the time of the award OR For organizations, thehe organization must be registered as an organization in Canada at the time of the award AND The contribution must be shown to have had a significant and demonstrable impact on the psychological health and well-being of the Canadian community; and The goal of the contribution must have been to enhance the psychological health and well-being of the Canadian community and not for self-advancement. Members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and members of the CPA Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination. The Humanitarian Award is made by the Board. CPA Members and Fellows should send nominations to the Chair of the Committee on Fellows and Awards.	2024 – Alika Lafontaine 2023 – BlackNorth Initiative 2022 – Egale Canada 2021 – Cindy Blackstock 2020 – Connected North 2019 – Canadian Council of Refugees 2017 – Louise Bradley 2016 – Justice Murray Sinclair 2015 – Vivienne Rowan 2014 – Naheed Nenshi 2013 – Theo Fleury 2011 – Edward (Ted) Ormston 2010 – Vickie Cammack & Al Etmanskil 2009 – André Picard, Globe and Mail Reporter 2008 – Lieutenant-General, Honourable Roméo Dallaire 2007 – Honourable Michael Kirby 2006 – United Nations Special Ambassador Stephen Lewis for his work with the United Nations on HIV and AIDS in Africa 1999 – Canadian Red Cross on behalf of the volunteers involved in the aftermath of the Swissair Flight 111 tragedy near Halifax, Nova Scotia 1998 – Canadian Armed Forces for their work on behalf of Canadians during the Manitoba floods and the Ontario/Quebec ice storm 1997 – L’Ordre des psychologues du Québec for their involvement in many tragic incidents in Quebec 1995 – Tim Horton’s Children’s Foundation for their work on behalf of children in Canada
CPA Fellow The status of Fellow is conferred upon a CPA Member, living or deceased, who has made a distinguished contribution to the advancement of the science or profession of psychology or who has given exceptional service to their national or provincial/territorial associations.	CPA Fellows
CPA President’s New Researcher Award This award is presented to recognize the exceptional quality of the contribution of new researchers to psychological knowledge in Canada. Selection of award recipients is based on the examination of the applicant’s record of early career achievement. A maximum of three awards are conferred annually in diverse areas of psychology. Eligibility is limited to CPA members: with a maximum of five years post-graduate training experience (e.g., post-Masters, post-Ph.D.) within 5 years of completing their graduate degree (e.g., Masters, doctorate) and no longer enrolled as a student in a graduate program. A student who has graduated from a Masters program but is still in a doctoral program is not eligible. Students enrolled in post-doctoral programs must be CPA members to be considered for the award (i.e., not student affiliates).	Recipients
Distinguished Practitioner Award – (Award Discontinued) This award is presented to recognize a CPA Member or Fellow who has made distinguished contributions in the practice of psychology. Eligibility is limited to CPA Members or Fellows who have made significant contributions as a full-time practitioner in applied psychology (e.g., clinical, counselling, education, industrial/organizational, forensic, health). The members of the Committee on Fellows and Awards and the members of the CPA Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination.	2016 – Shari McKee 2011 – Fred Schmidt 2010 – Thomas J. Hengen 2009 – Terry D. Pezzot-Pearce 2008 – Randolph J. Paterson 2007 – Rose-Marie Charest 2006 – Audrey M.W. Ho 2003 – Catherine M. Thurston

Link to nomination procedures for awards and fellows: https://cpa.ca/aboutcpa/cpaawards/nominationprocedures/

Deadline for Nomination Submissions: January 31, 2024