The Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement, established in 2000, is presented to a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has been noted for outstanding contributions to the advancement of child and adolescent psychiatry in activities such as teaching, research, writing, clinical care, advocacy, and policy. Funded by a bequest from Dr. Agnes Purcell McGavin.
APA Component(s)
- 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 Prevention are eligible
- Members of the McGavin Award Selection Committee are ineligible 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
kids@psych.org
Deadline
June 1
Award Notification
July 15
Award Presentation
Presented at an appropriate child and adolescent psychiatry session during APA’s Annual Meeting in May.
Staff Contact
Patrick Odai-Afotey
Program Manager
podai-afotey@psych.org