Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science Award

1. Candidates need not be members of the Society.
2. Candidates should be currently engaged (directly or indirectly) in innovative research in any field of psychology, which represents a major influence on the direction of research in the scientist’s area.
3. Candidates' contributions/work must have had significant impact in Australia.

In judging Candidates for the award, the Selection Committee will have regard to:

1. The level of quality, innovation, and significance of the Candidate’s research
2. The level of visibility of the Candidate’s research both within Australia and internationally
3. The Candidate’s level of demonstrated leadership and exceptional service in the field of psychology and scientific research
4. The impact of publications by the Candidate
5. Other grants and prizes received by the Candidate.

The successful Candidate for the Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science Award will:

1. Be offered a one year membership of the Society at no cost, provided that the successful Candidate makes an application for membership within three (3) months of receiving notice of their Award. If the successful Candidate is an existing member of the Society, they will be offered membership of the Society for the following twelve (12) months at no cost.
2. Be invited to present a keynote address on any topic related to psychological science at the APS Conference or at another high profile event in the year following receipt of the Award. Upon acceptance of this invitation, the successful Candidate will be entitled to complimentary:
3. Domestic economy class travel between their home city and the Conference destination
4. Accommodation (room and breakfast only) for up to three (3) nights at a hotel near the Conference venue.
5. Conference registration.
6. Be invited to submit a version of their keynote address to the Australian Journal of Psychology
7. Receive a plaque for the Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science Award.

4.1 Nomination Process

1. A call for nominations for the Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Science Award will be:
   1. Advertised in Insights
   2. Provided to the Heads of School or Department of each tertiary institution or higher education provider in Australia.
2. Candidates must be nominated for the Award by a Member of the Society. Please note self-nominations cannot be accepted.
3. Nominations should be submitted using the Society's online nomination form and must include:
   1. A nomination form, completed by a Member of the Society, that addresses the items referred to in section 2
   2. A curriculum vitae which outlines details of all publications, grants and prizes; and
   3. Up to five (5) selected publications, with a one (1) page cover sheet indicating why they have been selected and how they reflect the Candidate’s contribution.
4. Nominations should be submitted electronically by the closing date.

4.2 Selection Process

1. A Selection Committee will be responsible for:
   1. Determining an appropriate Candidate for receipt of the Award
   2. Recommending an appropriate Candidate to the Board for endorsement.

4.3 Award Presentation

1. All Candidates (both successful and unsuccessful) will be formally notified in writing before any public announcement is made
2. An acknowledgement of the successful Candidate will be published on the APS website and/or other relevant psychology and education publications in February of the year following the receipt of their Award
3. The successful Candidate will be presented with an award plaque at the APS Congress in the year following the receipt of their Award or, in years when no Congress will be held, at another high profile event.