Georgia Psychological Foundation Awards
Berman-Gard Student Research Award
The Berman-Gard student research award will be granted to a graduate student whose research specifically focuses on the broad arena of employing psychological science to address events, circumstances, and/or interventions that further the well-being of the community or those at risk who live in the community.
This broad definition can describe a multitude of circumstances and/or interventions, designed to assist underserved, at risk populations. Some examples are: the impact of the immigrant experience on children and families; the psychological impact of natural or human-created disasters; the impact of COVID-19 on aspects of family life and/or dynamics; experiences of first-responders; bringing information about mental health and psychological well-being to the public, organizations that are working in the NGO or pro bono space, and/or the impact of a nonprofit organization’s program in the community. The research must be at the stage where the data has been collected, if not yet fully analyzed.
Applicants must be at the PhD/PsyD level. A cash award and plaque will be announced at the Georgia Psychological Association Annual Business Meeting being held at the Atlanta Marriott NW at Galleria on Saturday, April 25 at 8am and also shared on the GPF Website. The applications for this award may be submitted by the researcher or their Mentor using the form linked below by March 15.
Berman-Gard Excellence in Service Award
The Berman-Gard award has been established by Dr. Betsy Gard in honor of her late husband, Dr. Barry Berman. The award is given to a Georgia psychologist who has distinguished themselves by lending their expertise to a non-profit organization – either directly (ex., psychotherapy) or indirectly (ex., consultation or leadership). The services must be provided without compensation.
Submissions of nominations for the award should be made by March 15. Select members of the Georgia Psychological Foundation Board of Trustees will consider all nominations and select the winner. The psychologist will be recognized at the Georgia Psychological Association business meeting being held at the Atlanta Marriot NW at Galleria on Saturday April 25th at 8 AM.
