2025 AK-PA Psychology Awards Nominations

Please nominate, AK-PA members, psychologists colleagues, mental health professionals, and others who are the best fit for the awards below. Self nominations are welcome. Please include your reason for the nomination in 1000 words or less. You do not need to provide a nomination in every category. Please include your name and number/email so we can contact you if needed.

Past winners can be viewed through the pop up window under each category.

Nominations will close on Friday, September 5, 2025

Baker-Lane Award

Awarded to an AK-PA member for meritorious service to the association.

Cultural Humanitarian Award

Awarded to a group or person doing outstanding work to advance human welfare in their community or in the state.

Distinguished Psychologist Award

Awarded to an AK-PA member who is greatly admired and respected for their work in the community.

Distinguished Rural Provider

Awarded to a psychologist or mental health provider in recognition for extraordinary dedication as a rural behavioral health provider.

Distinguished Service Award

Awarded to a psychologist, mental health provider or educator who has provided distinguished service for their community or in the state.

Diversity Award

Awarded to a person doing outstanding work promoting diversity in their community or in the state.

Friend of Psychology Award

Awarded to a group or person who has helped advance the profession of psychology in their community or in the state.

Legislative Service Award

Given to a legislator that has sponsored and supported positive mental health legislation.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Awarded to an AK-PA member for their longtime leadership or service to the association.

Thank you again for your nominations. We hope you are able to attend the Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on Sept. 20, 2025 at UAA. Please visit our events page to learn more and register. Please click on the green button to submit your nominations.