Congratulations to Our Award Winners.
Distinguished Elder Award:
This award honors the lifetime contributions of late-career psychologists who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to multicultural research, teaching, advocacy, policy, and/or clinical care. This award was created to recognize and support diverse professionals at a pivotal stage in their careers, offering encouragement and visibility for their continued impact. Nominees should embody the core principles of multicultural psychology and demonstrate a continued dedication to promoting culturally responsive practices, social responsibility. And systemic change within their field of expertise.
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Helen Neville, PhD
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Teresa LaFromboise, PhD
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Karen Suyemoto, PhD
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Liz Vera, PhD
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Sherry Molock, PhD
Shining Star Award (10 - 20 years post-grad):
This award recognizes mid-career psychologists who demonstrate a strong interest in multicultural research, teaching, advocacy, policy, and/or clinical care. This award was created to recognize and support diverse professionals at a pivotal stage in their careers, offering encouragement and visibility for their continued impact. Nominees should embody the core principles of multicultural psychology and demonstrate a continued dedication to promoting culturally responsive practices, social responsibility, and systemic change within their field of expertise.
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Jioni Lewis, PhD
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Shamaila Khan, PhD
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Tiffany O’Shaughnessy
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Joel Wong, PhD
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Delida Sanchez, PhD
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Matthew Miller, PhD
Rising Star Award (<10 years post-grad):
This award recognizes early career psychologists who demonstrate a strong interest in multicultural research, teaching, advocacy, policy, and/or clinical care. It aims to support and uplift emerging leaders committed to advancing the principles of multicultural psychology as they continue to grow within their respective fields.
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Andrew Young Choi, PhD
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Ayli Carrero Pinedo, PhD
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Tanya Erazo, PhD
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Kirsten Gonzalez, PhD
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Rita Rivera, PsyD
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Faranza Tabitha (Saleem) Adjah, PhD