AAGP Annual Awards

Award Criteria

Nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a member of AAGP.

Nominees should demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following areas:

• Original scientific contributions that have significantly advanced the field of geriatric psychiatry.
• A distinguished record of impactful research and scholarly achievement.
• Mentorship of junior investigators and early career researchers.
• Lasting contributions that have shaped the future of geriatric psychiatry through research excellence.

Nomination Process

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose and criteria of the award.

The nomination should also include:

• The nominee's current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Supporting documentation demonstrating the nominee's scientific contributions, research achievements, publications, mentorship activities, and overall impact on the field of geriatric psychiatry.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Research Committee, which will recommend a recipient to the AAGP Board of Directors for final approval.

Award Criteria

Nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be in a fellowship or hold an academic rank no higher than Assistant Professor.
• Be a member of AAGP.
• Submit an example of their scientific work, such as:
  • An unpublished manuscript intended for journal submission
  • A recently published manuscript
  • A recently presented scientific poster
  • An extended abstract submission

Applicants must demonstrate an academic track record in geriatric psychiatry through one or more of the following:

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals related to geriatric psychiatry.
• Research presentations at national or international scientific meetings.
• Evidence of early career funding from federal or private grant agencies.

Nomination Process

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose and criteria of the award.

The nomination should also include:

• The nominee's current curriculum vitae (CV).
• An example of the nominee's scientific work.
• Supporting documentation demonstrating the nominee's research accomplishments, scholarly activities, publications, presentations, and research funding, as applicable.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Research Committee, which will recommend a recipient to the AAGP Board of Directors for final approval.

Award Criteria

Nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a medical student, psychiatry resident, or geriatric psychiatry fellow.
• Be an AAGP Member-in-Training (MIT) or Student Member.
• Submit an example of their scientific work, such as:
  • An unpublished manuscript intended for journal submission
  • A recently published manuscript
  • A recently presented scientific poster
  • An extended abstract submission

Applicants should demonstrate a scholarly interest in research in geriatric psychiatry through one or more of the following:

• Participation in an ongoing research program under the guidance of a mentor.
• Scholarly work in geriatric psychiatry through presentations or manuscript preparation.
• Involvement in research training or activities outside the scope of clinical training.

Nomination Process

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose and criteria of the award.

The nomination should also include:

• The nominee's current curriculum vitae (CV).
• An example of the nominee's scientific work.
• Supporting documentation demonstrating the nominee's research accomplishments, scholarly activities, and potential for future contributions to geriatric psychiatry research.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Research Committee, which will recommend a recipient to the AAGP Board of Directors for final approval.

Award Criteria

Nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a member of AAGP.
• Hold a primary academic appointment at a U.S. or Canadian institution.

Nominees should demonstrate outstanding commitment to education through evidence of excellence and innovation in one or more of the following areas:

• Curriculum development
• Teaching
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Program development
• Student and faculty development
• Educational publications
• Service to AAGP through educational initiatives

Nomination Process

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose and criteria of the award.

The nomination should also include:

• The nominee's current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Supporting documentation demonstrating the nominee's educational leadership, innovation, teaching excellence, mentorship, and contributions to geriatric psychiatry education.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Teaching and Training Committee, which will recommend a recipient to the AAGP Board of Directors for final approval.

Award Criteria

Nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a current AAGP Member-in-Training (MIT) or Student Member.
• Be a medical student, psychiatry resident, or geriatric psychiatry fellow.
• Submit a current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Submit two letters of reference, including one from an AAGP member.
• Submit a short essay highlighting their experiences and commitment to geriatric psychiatry education.

Applicants should also demonstrate excellence and promise in one or more of the following areas:

• Outstanding clinical care of older adults.
• A passion for teaching and mentorship.
• Active participation in educational initiatives related to psychiatry or geriatric psychiatry at their home institution.

Nomination Process

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose and criteria of the award.

The nomination should also include:

• The nominee's current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Two letters of reference (one of which must be from an AAGP member).
• A short essay describing the nominee's experiences, educational activities, and commitment to geriatric psychiatry education.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Teaching and Training Committee, which will recommend a recipient to the AAGP Board of Directors for final approval.

Award Criteria

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current psychiatrist and an AAGP member in good standing for a minimum of three consecutive years.
• Primarily practice clinical geriatric psychiatry, providing psychiatric care to older adults in office, hospital, long-term care, or community settings.
• Demonstrate exceptional dedication to patient care through:
  • Accessibility and availability to patients.
  • Clear and compassionate communication with patients and their families.
  • A high level of professional competence.
  • Adherence to the ethical and professional standards of geriatric psychiatry.
• Contribute to community health efforts that improve access to quality psychiatric care for older adults.
• Demonstrate service to the field of geriatric psychiatry and/or AAGP.

Award Process

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose and criteria of the award.

The nomination should also include:

• The nominee's current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Supporting documentation highlighting the nominee's clinical excellence, service to older adults, community involvement, and contributions to geriatric psychiatry.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Clinical Practice Committee.

Award Criteria 

• Produce outstanding work that increases public awareness and understanding of mental health and aging.
• Create accurate, compassionate, and informative portrayals of older adults, their families, and mental health challenges.
• Highlight the role of geriatric mental health professionals in improving the lives of older adults.
• Demonstrate educational value and scientific accuracy through their work.

Nomination Process

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's work relates to the purpose and criteria of the award.

The nomination should include:

• A copy of, or link to, the nominated work.
• Supporting materials that demonstrate the work's educational value, scientific accuracy, and impact on increasing awareness of mental health and aging.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Communications Committee.

Award Criteria:

• The award will recognize and individual or organization that has made sustained contributions to improving the care of older adults who are members of historically marginalized communities. The contributions should demonstrate:
  • Innovation, e.g., novel clinical services or unique educational format/content
  • Impact, e.g., number of people who received a training or evidence of quality of the project
  • Collaboration, e.g., interprofessional endeavors or inter-institutional efforts
  • Sustainment, e.g., how the contributions have continued to be implemented
• Individual nominees do not have to be members of AAGP.

Nomination Process:

• A nomination letter should address how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose of the award and how the criteria of the award are met.
  • If the nominee is an individual, the letter of nomination should be accompanied by the individual’s resume or curriculum vitae.
  • If the nominee is an organization, the nomination letter should be accompanied by a company bio with a description of the specific program or activities to be considered, along with a name, email address, and phone number for the organization's point of contact.
• At least two additional letters of support (but no more than four)
• The recipient of the award will be announced at the AAGP Annual Meeting where they will also be presented the award.

There may be no more than two recipients of the award each year.

Award Criteria: 

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Be a member in good standing of AAGP for at least 20 years.
• Have demonstrated significant and sustained dedication to AAGP through leadership, service, participation, and commitment to the organization.
• Have made unique, creative, and meaningful lifetime contributions to both AAGP and the field of geriatric psychiatry.

Nomination Process:

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose and criteria of the award.

The nomination should also include the nominee's current curriculum vitae (CV) and any additional supporting materials that demonstrate their long-standing service, leadership, and contributions to AAGP and the field of geriatric psychiatry.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Past Presidents' Council, with input from the AAGP Board of Directors and membership. The Council may recommend one or two recipients annually, with final approval by the AAGP Board of Directors.

Award Criteria: 

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Have made substantive policy contributions that advance the field of geriatric psychiatry.
• Have led or contributed to state, national, or international policy initiatives that improve access to care, quality of services, advocacy, or the delivery of mental health care for older adults with neurocognitive or late-life psychiatric disorders.
• Be an individual, interdisciplinary team, or organization actively engaged in health policy initiatives that have had a meaningful impact on geriatric mental health.
• Nominees may be AAGP members or non-members.

Nomination Process:

A letter of nomination should be submitted specifically addressing how the nominee's accomplishments relate to the purpose and criteria of the award.

Supporting documentation demonstrating the nominee's policy contributions, such as publications, policy briefs, legislative initiatives, advocacy efforts, or other relevant materials, is encouraged but not required.

Nominations will be reviewed by the AAGP Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, which will recommend a recipient to the AAGP Board of Directors for final approval. The Committee reserves the right not to present the award in any year if no nominee sufficiently meets the established criteria