Award for Media Contributions to the Field of Trauma Psychology

This award recognizes the creators of media presentations for lay audiences that educate the public in a scientifically sound manner about the psychology of trauma.Any kind of work available in any form is eligible (e.g., written word, film, video, web, graphics). Fiction and non-fiction representations are equally welcome. Nominations should include the names of the creator(s) of the work being nominated, as well as either a sample of the work being nominated, or a web address for the nominated work, or both.

  • 2024 No longer awarded separately. See Award for Outstanding Service to the Field of Trauma Psychology
  • 2023 Erin Hambrick
  • 2022 David C. Rozek
  • 2021 Amanda Zelechoski, Lindsay Malloy
  • 2020 Joan Cook and Jennifer Gomez
  • 2019 Maria Sachetti and Bryann DeBeer
  • 2018 Jennifer J. Freyd
  • 2017 Thema Bryant-Davis
  • 2016 Gerald Young
  • 2014 Julia Hoffman
  • 2013 Jessica L. Hamblen - AboutFace, Alex Kotlowitz - This American Life
  • 2012 Sonja V. Batten - Department of Veteran's Affairs Make the Connection Team
  • 2010 Garry Trudeau - Doonesbury, Nicholas Kristof and Sheyl WuDunn - Half the Sky

Early Career Awards for Ethnic Minority Psychologists in Trauma Psychology

This award recognizes those psychologists from ethnic/racial minority background who have made outstanding contributions in the study and practice of trauma psychology within 10 years of graduating from doctoral programs. Nominees' contributions may be in the areas of clinical/practice, research/writing, basic/applied research, or other professional contributions (e.g., governance/leadership) and are more heavily weighted toward nominees who have made contributions in traumas affecting or are associated with ethnic minority status/issues.

  • 2020 No longer awarded separately. See Award for Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology by an Early Career Psychologist
  • 2019 Delishia Pittman
  • 2018 Angela Narayan
  • 2017 Guler Boyraz
  • 2016 Jack Tsai
  • 2014 Betty S. Lai
  • 2013 Christine L. Chee

Presidential Award

This award is given at the discretion of the President to an individual who has made unusual and outstanding contributions to the Division of Trauma Psychology.

  • 2021 Ayli Carrero Pinedo
  • 2020 Della Mosley and Pearis Bellamy
  • 2019 Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
  • 2018 Terrence M. Keane
  • 2017 George Rhoades and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
  • 2016 Shaka Senghor
  • 2015 Nnamdi Pole
  • 2014 None
  • 2013 Frank Putnam
  • 2012 Lynn Brem - Division 56 Website

List of Division 56 Poster Award Winners

Division 56 Poster Awards for the APA 2020 Conference

Trajectories of PTSD symptoms after a natural disaster in South Korea – Junwon Lee, M.A., Dongil Kim, Ph. D., Jusuk Song, B.A., Chanhoon Park, B.A. Seoul National University, South Korea

Typical university crime alert emails contribute to mail student agreement with rape myths - Adams-Clark, Alexis  - Alexis Adams-Clark, M.S., Carly Smith, Ph.D., Prachi Bhuptani, M.A., Jennifer J. Freyd, Ph.D University of Oregon

Examining patterns of adverse childhood experiences as predictors of psychological symptoms in early childhood school age and adolescents - Whaling, Kelly, University of California, Santa Barbara

Callous and emotional traits moderate the relationship between trauma exposure and Traumatic symptoms  - Kathryn McGill, M.A. & Tres Stefurak, Ph.D., Clinical & Counseling Psychology University of South Alabama

Post traumatic outcomes for veterans who have caused serious harm or death to others - Marvin Cabral, M.A.; Antonella Bariani, M.A.; & Carolyn B. Allard, Ph.D., ABPP, Alliant International University (CSPP)