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 in 2023

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)

Deadline

August 1

Notification

December

Award Presentation

In 2023, the award will be presented at the Annual Meeting in May with a lecture on a day and time to be determined.

Contact

Jennifer Medicus
[email protected]