Awards
IPA Award Recipients
Excellence in Board Leadership
This award is presented to a psychologist member of the IPA Board of Directors for outstanding leadership and commitment to professionalism in psychology.
2021 Aarika White, PhD, HSPP
2020 Maria P. Hanzlik, PsyD, HSPP; Sean Samuels, PsyD, HSPP; and Tasha Williams, PhD, HSPP
2019 Melissa Butler, PhD, HSPP
Excellence in State Leadership in Psychology This is a special award to recognize the long-term commitment of an IPA member to excellence in the profession of Psychology through active leadership in policy, regulation and education throughout Indiana.
2023 Stephen Ross, PsyD, HSPP
2021 Elizabeth Akey, PhD, HSPP
2019 Joseph R. Biggs, PhD, HSPP and Sharon L Bowman, PhD, HSPP, ABPP, LMHC
Theodore H. Barrett Award for Media Coverage
This award was established in 1986 to encourage better media coverage of psychology and mental health topics. It is presented periodically to a representative of the media who has contributed accurate and compelling coverage of psychology and mental health topics.
2014 Susan Bryant and Indy’s Child (magazine)
2013 Erika D. Smith and the Indianapolis Star
2012 Virginia Black and Mary Kate Malone South Bend Tribune
2011 Aleasha Sandley
2010 Matthew Tully and the Indianapolis Star
2008 Debby Knox, WISH-TV
Charles E. Heineman Allied Professional Award
This award is presented periodically to a non-psychologist professional for outstanding contributions to the furtherance of the aims and purposes of psychology as a science and a profession. The intention in the term “professional” should be given the broadest possible interpretation.
2023 Wendy Waldman, BC, BCIST, CIRS
2017-2022 Not awarded
2016 Cathy Pratt, PhD
2013 Kimble Richardson, MS, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC
2012 Christopher D Bojrab, MD
2011 Kurt Kroenke, MD, MACP
2010 Ann M DeLaney, Esq
2009 Heather Allen Hershberger
2008 Joseph J Mamlin, MD
Outstanding Contribution to IPA
This award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to IPA and its mission to promote and serve psychologists in Indiana.
2023 Pam Reed, PsyD, HSPP
2022 Dana Lasek, PhD, HSPP
2021 Shannon Woller, PsyD, HSPP
2020 Dick Rhoad (Executive Director, IPA), Connie Vore (Director of Operations, IPA)
2017 Julie Steck, PhD, HSPP
2016 Not awarded
2015 Kathleen Vogler, PhD
2014 Chris Sullivan, PhD
2013 Susan McMahon
2012 Polly H Shepard, PsyD & John T. Heroldt, EdD
2011 Brian Primeau, PhD
2010 Rodney Timbrook, PhD
2009 David R. Bucur, PhD
2008 Not awarded
Distinguished Contribution by an Early Career Psychologist
This award is to recognize a psychologist who has made a distinguished contribution to the science or practice of psychology in Indiana during their first ten years post doctorate degree.
2023 Ryan Greene, PsyD, HSPP and Emily Roth, PsyD, HSPP
2022 Stephanie Cunningham, PhD, HSPP and Danielle Henderson, PhD, HSPP
2021 Jill Fodstad, PhD, HSPP
2020 Stephanie Cunningham, PhD, HSPP
2019 Courtney B. Johnson, PhD, HSPP
2018 Ashleigh Woods, Psy.D., HSPP
2017 Aarika V. White, PhD, HSPP
2016 Maria P. Hanzlik, PsyD, HSPP
2014 Sarah Morsbach Honaker, PhD
2013 Jennifer Katzenstein
2012 Daniel S. DeBrule, PhD
James D. Linden Community Service Award
Created in 1966 and renamed in 1984 in honor of the late James D. Linden, this award is presented periodically to an individual who has advanced the aims and purposes of psychology as a science and/or a profession by dealing with the public. Such an individual may be a psychologist, a non-psychologist, or a layperson. Examples of the types of service for which this award is made may include outstanding public education effort relating to psychological principles or outstanding political leadership on behalf of the psychological welfare of the people. This award is clearly distinguished from the Allied Professional Award by the necessity of direct contact with the public.
2020 Amanda Zelechoski, JD, PhD, ABPP
2019 Raymond W. Horn, PhD, and April D. Krowel, PhD, HSPP
2018 Justice Steven H. David, 106th Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
2017 Natalie Dattilo, PhD, MHA, HSPP
2011 Stephen Ross, PsyD, ABPP
2010 Michael Murphy, PhD, Sharon Bowman, PhD, Thomas Holsworth, PhD, Joseph R. Biggs, PhD
2009 Thomas Barbera, PhD
2008 H Jeffrey Davis, PhD
Outstanding Mentoring in Indiana Psychology
This award is presented to a psychologist who has served as an outstanding mentor to other psychologists or mental health professionals while practicing in Indiana.
2022 Ann Lagges, PhD, HSPP and Fred Unverzagt, PhD, HSPP
2019 Elizabeth H. Akey, PhD, HSPP
2017 Maria P. Hanzlik, PsyD, HSPP
2014 Julie Steck, PhD
2012 Scott B. Hamilton, PsyD
2010 Michael D. Pisano, PhD
Legislator of the Year
This award is presented to a legislator who has been an outstanding mental health leader in the Indiana legislature.
2022 State Senator Vaneta Becker and State Senator Mark Messmer
2018 State Representative Steve Davisson
2017 Representative Dave Frizzell
2016 Representative Bob Behning
2015 Representative Greg Steuerwald
2014 Representative Ron Bacon and Senator Vaneta Becker
2013 Senator Ron Alting
2012 Representative Charlie Brown
2011 Senator Brent Steele
2010 Representative Peggy Welch
2009 Senator Connie Lawson
Gordon A. Barrows Memorial Award – Distinguished Contributions to Psychology Over a Career
Created in 1963 to memorialize the life and work of the late Gordon Barrows, this award is presented to an Indiana psychologist, living or deceased, who has made distinguished contributions to psychology in Indiana over a considerable period of time. The recipient need not be a resident of Indiana at the time the award is presented, but his/her contribution must have been made while in state residence. The term “distinguished” should be construed in its most absolute sense; this award is not given simply for long, faithful service.
2023 Greg Hale, PhD, HSPP
2022 Julie Steck, PhD, HSPP
2019 Christopher Sullivan, PhD, HSPP
2015 Theresa Kruczek, PhD
2011 Steven Couvillion, PhD, ABPdN
2009 Frederick W. Unverzagt, PhD
2008 Sharon Bowman, PhD
Psychologically Healthy Workplace
Established by the American Psychological Association (APA) and is designed to recognize organizations that understand the link between employee health and well-being and organizational performance through implementation of workplace practices that create a positive work environment. There is a detailed application and review process. Statewide winners are eligible for a national award through APA.
2017 Community Health Network Behavioral Health
2015 University of Indianapolis Counseling Center
2013 Porter-Starke
2012 Broad Ripple Animal Clinic
2011 Exact Target
2010 Clarian West Medical Center
Student Leadership
This award is presented to a student member of IPA who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of psychology through leadership and advocacy in IPA and broader involvement on a local, state, or national level.
2020 Claire Scott-Bacon
2019 Alia Rowe and Haley M. Sterling
2017 Matt Powless
2015 April Krowel
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