Distinguished Professional Practice Contributions Award Grant

Distinguished Professional Practice Contributions Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation (SIOP)
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: September 09, 2025

Summary

The Distinguished Professional Practice Contributions Award, presented by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation (SIOP), honors individuals who have significantly advanced the practice of industrial-organizational psychology. Nominees are evaluated based on their impactful contributions, evidence of effectiveness, and dissemination of practices that enhance workplace well-being. Recipients receive a plaque and $1,500, along with the opportunity to present their work at the SIOP conference, fostering continued development in the field.

Overview

About SIOP SIOP is the premier professional association for the science and practice of I-O psychology that represents Division 14 of the American Psychological Association and is an affiliate of the Association for Psychological Science. Mission Statement To enhance human well-being and performance in organizational and work settings by promoting the science, practice, and teaching of I-O psychology. Distinguished Professional Practice Contributions Award The Distinguished Professional Practice Contributions Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions throughout their career to the practice of I-O psychology. The award is given to an individual engaged in the practice of I-O psychology who has developed, refined, and implemented practices, procedures, or methods that have had a major, demonstrable impact on people at work, organizations, and the practice of I-O psychology. The contributions should have advanced practice by increasing the effectiveness of I-O psychologists working in business, industry, government, and other organizational settings. The recipient of the award is given a plaque and a cash prize of $1,500. In addition, the recipient is invited to give an address, related to the contribution and its impact, at the subsequent SIOP conference.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Criteria for EligibilityNominees will be evaluated on the following criteria:Breadth or depth of impact of the nominee’s contributions on people at work, organizations, and/or the practice of I-O psychology. Breadth of impact could be demonstrated by, for example, adoption of the practice, procedure, or method in other organizations Depth of impact could be demonstrated by, for example, major change within an organization, or, creation or leadership of an enduring organization that provides I-O services and sets high standards for excellence.Extent to which there is sound evidence to support the need, development, implementation, and effectiveness of the practices, procedures, or methods of the nominee.Extent to which the nominee has disseminated information about the practices, procedures, or methods through presentations, workshops, or publications in a variety of outlets. The practices, procedures, or methods should be both available to and utilized by other practicing I-O psychologists.The extent to which the nominee has made significant practice contributions throughout their career.Stature of the nominee as a practitioner vis-à-vis other prominent practitioners in the field of I-O psychology.Nomination GuidelinesA nomination letter by a SIOP member is required. Self-nominations are welcome.Only SIOP members may be nominated for the award.Nominees should have spent a major part of their career working to improve organizations and impact people at work. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.