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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)
Prize
Criteria/Eligibility
Nominees must be of Hispanic descent
Nomination Requirements
Submission Information
diversityatapa@psych.org
Deadline
June 30
Award Notification
November
Award Presentation
Presented at APA's Annual Meeting
Staff Contact
Patrick Odai-Afotey 202-559-3176 podai-afotey@psych.org
Each year APA honors individuals for career recognition, lifetime service, outstanding research, and other categories that improve the lives of people with mental illness.
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