Award Description
The American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology recognizes the work of a psychologist or group of psychologists that is impactful, innovative, and transformational. The award can be either for a body of work in a particular field that has led to change or for one-moment-in-time psychology game-changers. The Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology opened in 2022. Prior to 2022, the program was called the Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement.
Award Category
Highly Prestigious
Award Application/Nomination Information
Award Application/Nomination Deadline
Jan. 31, 2025
Award Additional Information
Award Recipients
2023: Eduardo Salas, Psychological Sciences