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

Program Benefits

A plaque, $1,500

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 / Application Details

• Only an APA member may nominate individuals
• Letter of recommendation
• Nominee's CV

Submit to apply.psychiatry.org

Deadline

August 15

Notification

November

Award Presentation

Presented at an appropriate child and adolescent psychiatry session during APA's Annual Meeting.

Contact

Christian Sosa
[email protected]