The Frank J. Menolascino Award, established in 1997, recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to psychiatric services for persons with intellectual development disorders/development disabilities, through direct clinical services and/or dissemination of knowledge through teaching or research. The award was established in memory of Frank J. Menolascino, M.D., an authority on mental health among persons with intellectual development disorders and developmental disabilities.

Program Benefits

$500, Plaque, Award lecture at the Annual Meeting

Criteria / Eligibility

APA member who has made significant contributions to psychiatric services for persons with intellectual development disorders/development disabilities

Nomination / Application Details

• Only APA members may submit nominations
• Letter of recommendation
• Nominee’s CV
• Nominee’s 100-word biographical sketch
• Two letters of endorsement (may be from nonmembers)

Application Open Date

May 30, 2026

Deadline

July 10, 2026

Notification

December

Award Presentation

Presented in the spring at the Annual Meeting with a lecture on a day and time to be determined.

Contact

Esther Gershenson
[email protected]