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    McGavin Award for Prevention

    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]

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