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APS Major Awards

Recognise the people who improve the mental health and wellbeing of Australians through psychology

2025 winners

Mr Chris Mackey

Mr Chris Mackey

President's Award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in Australia

Dr Nigar Khawaja

Dr Nigar Khawaja

President’s Award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in Australia

Dr Raquel Peel

Dr Raquel Peel

Media Award for Public Engagement with Psychological Science

Dr Nicholas Day

Dr Nicholas Day

Early Career Research Award

Ms Stacey Freebody

Ms Stacey Freebody

Early Career Teaching Award

Dr Violette McGaw

Dr Violette McGaw

Early Career Research Award

Dr Matt Henricks

Dr Matt Henricks

APS Psychology Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Dr Amanda Krause

Dr Amanda Krause

Outstanding Academic Mentor Award

Mrs Margaret Johnson

Mrs Margaret Johnson

Significant Contribution to Rural and Remote Communities

Dr Teaghan Hogg

Dr Teaghan Hogg

Award for Excellent PhD Thesis in Psychology

Dr Jack Brett

Dr Jack Brett

Award for Excellent PhD Thesis in Psychology

Dr Wendy Higgins

Dr Wendy Higgins

Award for Excellent PhD Thesis in Psychology

Professor Natalie Gasson

Professor Natalie Gasson

Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Education Award

Professor Sharon Parker

Professor Sharon Parker

Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science Award

Professor Tracey Wade

Professor Tracey Wade

Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science Award