Clinical Section Awards and Fellows

SECTION FELLOWS

In accordance with the by-laws for CPA sections, the Clinical section calls for nominations from its members for Fellows in Clinical Psychology. Criteria for fellowship are outstanding contribution to the development, maintenance and growth of excellence in the science or profession of clinical psychology. Some examples are: (1) creation and documentation of innovative programs; (2) service to professional organizations at the national, provincial or local level; (3) leadership on clinical issues that relate to broad social issues; and (4) service outside one’s own place of work. Note that clinical contributions should be given equal weight compared to research contributions. In order for nominees to be considered for Fellow status by the executive council, nominations must be endorsed by at least three members or Fellows of the Section and supportive evidence of the nominee’s contribution to clinical psychology must accompany the nomination.

Conformément aux procédures régissant les sections de la SCP, la section clinique invite ses membres à présenter des candidats pour le statut de Fellow en psychologie clinique. Les critères de sélection sont la contribution exceptionnelle au développement, au maintien et à l’accroissement de l’excellence dans la pratique scientifique ou professionnelle de la psychologie clinique. En guise d’exemples : (1) création et évaluation de programmes novateurs ; (2) services rendus aux organismes professionnels de niveau national, provincial ou régional ; (3) leadership dans l’établissement de rapports entre la psychologie clinique et les problèmes sociaux de plus grande envergure ; et (4) services rendus à la communauté en dehors de son propre milieu de travail. À ces fins, les contributions cliniques et les contributions en recherche seront considérées comme étant équivalentes. Les dossiers des candidats seront examinés par le comité exécutif. Les mises en candidature doivent être appuyées par au moins trois membres ou Fellow de la Section et la contribution du candidat à la psychologie clinique doit y être documentée. La date de clôture des candidatures est le 15 avril. Adressez les candidatures à président(e) élu(e) de la section clinique

For information about the nomination process, please contact one of the current Clinical Section Executive Members.

*denotes most recent recipient(s)

AWARDS

The Award for Clinical Excellence

The Award for Clinical Excellence recognizes members of the Clinical Section who have made outstanding contributions to the practice and profession of clinical psychology in Canada. This award honours clinical psychologists who advance the understanding and amelioration of suffering and the promotion of psychological wellness. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, and a valid clinical psychology license. The majority of their time (70% or more) should be dedicated to direct clinical service.

Factors that will be considered in the adjudication of the award include contributions in the following areas:

• assessment and treatment
• mental health promotion
• education and training
• community development and service
• supervision and mentoring
• advocacy
• service development and innovation
• administration and leadership

Applications should include a nomination with a supporting statement by a Member or Fellow of the Clinical Section, a current curriculum vitae of the nominee, and letters of support from two people who are familiar with the nominee’s contributions. The award will be presented at the section’s business meeting held during the CPA Convention.

For information about the nomination process, please contact one of the current Clinical Section Executive Members.

Past Award Winners:

• 2022:  The Best Practices in Psychology Portal Development Team Lead by: Dr. Maxine Holmqvist and Dr. Martin Drapeau
• 2021: Dr. Caroline Sullivan and Dr. Sheryl Green
• 2018: Dr. John Walker

Scientist Practitioner Early Career Award
The Clinical Section Scientist-Practitioner Early Career award recognizes members of the Clinical Section who exemplify the integration of the two core domains of clinical psychology: (1) clinical practice and training and (2) psychological science and research. Candidates should be less than 10 years since receiving their Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and less than 10 years since receiving their first clinical psychology license; they should have an outstanding record in at least one of the core domains, and a solid record of achievement in the other domain. Evidence of integration across the two domains will be favourably reviewed.

Nominations for the Scientist-Practitioner Early Career award shall consist of a letter of nomination with a supporting statement by a Member or Fellow of the clinical section, a current curriculum vitae of the nominee, and letters of support from two people familiar with the nominee’s contributions. At least one of these three letters should include comments on the candidate’s research contributions, and at least one of these three letters should include comments on the candidate’s clinical contributions. Comments on the ways in which the candidate integrates research and clinical work are required in the nomination letter, and encouraged in the support letters.

Although nominees will no longer be automatically reconsidered in future years’ competitions, should the nominee not be selected in the year submitted, he or she is encouraged to re-apply in subsequent years.

The award will be presented at the section’s business meeting held during the CPA convention. The award winner will be invited to present his or her work at the CPA convention in the following year.

For information about the nomination process, please contact one of the current Clinical Section Executive Members.

Ken Bowers Award for Student Research

For information about the award and nomination procedures, please click here (cliquer ici pour le version français). Please note that nominations must be submitted by May 1.

Clinical Section Student Travel Award

For information about the award and nomination procedures, please click here (cliquez ici pour la version française).

For the award application form, please click here (cliquez ici pour la version française). Please note that nominations must be submitted by April 1^st.

2016

• Tara Conway, University of Manitoba
• Jean-Philippe Gagne, Concordia University
• Marilyne Maltais, Université de Moncton
• Colin Pridy, Dalhousie University

2015

• Karen O’Brien (University of Manitoba)
• Luke Schneider (University of Regina)
• Kiruthiha Vimalakanthan (University of Waterloo)
• Alainna Wen (University of Calgary)

2014

• First Place: Kathleen Tallon, Ryerson University
• Runners up: Bethany Gelinas, University of Regina; Samatha Fashler, York University; and Luke Schneider, University of Regina.

2013

• First Place: Beth Gee, Ryerson University
• Runners up: Brooke Beatie, University of Manitoba; Alexander Daros, University of Toronto.

2012

• First place: Joyce Ip, University of British Columbia
• Runners up: Skye Fitzpatrick, Ryerson University; Sarah Hines, University of Calgary

2011

• First place: Maya Gupta, Queen’s University
• Runners up: Katherine Holshausen, Queen’s University; Lisa Jewett, McGill University

2010

• First place: Clarissa Markel, University of Toronto
• Runners up: Natalie Miller, University of British Columbia; Rana Pishva, Queen’s University

2009

• First place: Melissa Castro Couch, Ponce School of Medicine
• Runners up: Kathy Chan, University of Regina; Emma MacDonald, St. Francis Xavier University

2008

• First place: Pamela Seeds, University of Western Ontario
• Runners up: Laura Nichols, University of New Brunswick; Kathy Chan, University of British Columbia

2007

• First place: Deborah Semple, University of Calgary
• Runners up: Valerie Grant, Dalhouse University; Jenny Horch, University of Calgary

Best Student Conference Presentation Award

For information about the award and nomination procedures, please click here (cliquer ici pour la version en français).
For the Application Form click here
Please note that nominations must be submitted by May 15.

2016

• First Place: Jean-Philippe Gagné (Concordia University)
• Runners up: Lisa Zhang (University of British Columbia); Carly Parsons (University of British Columbia)

2015

• First Place: Somayyeh Kamalou (University of Waterloo)
• Runners up: Laura Lambe (Queen’s University); Alainna Wen (University of Calgary)

2014

• • First Place: Rachael Neal (Concordia University)
  • Runners up: Andrea Woznica (Ryerson University); Kathleen Tallon (Ryerson University.)

Clinical Section Educational Activity Grant for Students

Description of the Award / Parrainage de l’activité étudiante éducative
Application Form for the Award / Formulaire de demande parrainage de l’activité étudiante educative. Please note that nominations must be submitted by January 15th

2016

• Sonya Dhillon (University of Toronto) “UTSC Clinical Psychology Summit: Modern Applications of Mindfulness Training in Clinical Practice”
• Andrew Brankley, Danielle Loney, and Jessica Sutherland (Ryerson University) “Research Event Exchange”

2015

• Dean Carcone & LeAhn Dinh-Williams (University of Toronto): “UTSC Clinical Psychology Summit: Modern Applications of Mindfulness Training in Clinical Practice”
• Fiona Thomas & Sofia Puente-Duran (Ryerson University): “Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Issues Among Refugee and Immigrant Populations: Moving from Research to Practice

2014

• Amy Burns (University of British Columbia): “Psychological Treatment of Addiction and Concurrent Disorders”
• Lyndsay Crump (University of New Brunswick): “Evidence-Based Assessment”

2013

• Michelle Gagnon (University of Regina): “Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Settings”

2012

• Suzanne Chomyz (Lakehead University): “Innovative Treatment Options: Providing Services to Rural and Northern Communities”

2011

• Caitlin Davey (Ryerson University): “Program Evaluation: A Focus on Realistic Methodology”

2010

• Sarah Royal (Ryerson University): “Dialetical Behavior Therapy for Difficulties with Emotion Regulation”
• Sarah Chan (University of Regina): “Challenges in the Assessment and Treatment of Depression”

2009

• Jillian Filliter (Dalhousie University): “Diversity Awareness: Working with Diverse Populations in Clinical Practice”