The Javits Award for Public Service acknowledges a public servant who has made a significant contribution to the mental health community, such as ensuring access to quality services for individuals with mental illness. It also showcases the work of honorees on behalf of consumers, the field of mental health, and the medical profession. This is the highest award APA confers on a public servant.
Component
Council on Advocacy and Government Relations
Prize
Plaque
Criteria/Eligibility
Public servant (alternating between state and federal)
Nomination Requirements
- Only APA members may nominate the public servant
- Letter of recommendation
- Supplemental documents (optional)
Submission Information
Submission Form
Deadline
August 31
Award Notification
January
Award Presentation
For federal recipients, presented during APA's Advocacy Leadership Conference. For state recipients, the District Branch executive in the recipient's jurisdiction will determine when and where to present the award.
Staff Contact
Deana McRae
dmcrae@psych.org