The Simon Bolivar Award, established in 1975, honors a prominent advocate for Hispanics and is designed to sensitize APA members to the mental health problems and goals of Hispanics. Funded by Eli Lilly and Company and Pfizer Inc.
APA Component(s)
- Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities
- Caucus of Hispanic Psychiatrists
Prize
- $500
- Plaque
- Award lecture
Criteria/Eligibility
Nominees must be of Hispanic descent
Nomination Requirements
- Letter of recommendation
- Nominee's one-page biographical sketch
- Nominee' CV
Submission Information
apply.psychiatry.org
Deadline
August 1
Award Notification
November
Award Presentation
Presented at APA's Annual Meeting
Staff Contact
Patrick Odai-Afotey
202-559-3176
podai-afotey@psych.org