Simon Bolivar Award

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’s CV

Submission Information

diversityatapa@psych.org

Deadline

June 30

Award Notification

December

Award Presentation

Presented at APA’s Annual Meeting

Staff Contact

Patrick Odai-Afotey
202-559-3176
podai-afotey@psych.org