The Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention, established in 1964, recognizes a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to the prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents and influenced the general well-being of young people. Funded by a bequest from Dr. Agnes Purcell McGavin.
APA Component
- Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families
- McGavin Award Selection Committee
Prize
Criteria/Eligibility
- A child/adolescent psychiatrist
- Previous winners of the McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement are eligible
- Member of the McGavin Award Selection Committee are ineligible for the award for five years beginning with their first year on the committee
Nomination Requirements
- Only an APA member may nominate individuals
- Letter of recommendation
- Nominee's CV
Submission Information
apply.psychiatry.org
Deadline
August 15
Award Notification
November
Award Presentation
Presented at an appropriate child and adolescent psychiatry session during APA's Annual Meeting.
Staff Contact
Patrick Odai-Afotey
Program Manager
podai-afotey@psych.org