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Each year MPAF seeks nominations for the following awards and scholarship, reviews nominees, and selects a candidate to receive the award at the annual MPA conferences in Spring and Fall.
WHO CAN NOMINATE? Anyone familiar with the nominee’s demonstration of the criteria outlined for the most applicable award, distinction, or recognition.
WHEN TO NOMINATE? Now! We are accepting nominations for fall 2025 award recipients.
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The Beth Clark Service Award is given to an MPA member who has demonstrated volunteerism, activism, and/or advocacy with great initiative, perseverance, integrity, selflessness and good will in the service of MPA or other worthy causes related to the mission of MPA. A psychologist eligible for the Beth Clark Service Award must reside in Michigan, be a member in good standing of the Michigan Psychological Association,and be considered by his or her peers as a person exhibiting the qualities outlined in the criteria. If awarded, the recipient will be invited to contribute a featured article on the MPA website.
The Distinguished Psychologist Award honors a psychologist who has made outstanding contributions to psychology in Michigan. Such contributions may be academic, applied, or otherwise reflect the qualities of dedication, competence, and high ethical standards and social justice for the field of psychology. A psychologist eligible for the Distinguished Psychologist Award must reside in Michigan and be considered by his/her/their peers as having made outstanding contributions to psychology in Michigan. Outstanding contributions may include distinct and extraordinary accomplishments with recognizable impacts in teaching, scholarship, and/or clinical practice. One award is designated for each of the following three categories:
- Early career contributor (>10 years)
- Mid-career contributor (10-19 years)
- Fellow contributor (20+ years)
The Judith Kovach Award recognizes an MPA member who has made outstanding contributions to improving public policy, public health, and addressing social determinants of behavioral health in Michigan and beyond. Those eligible for the award must reside in Michigan, be a member in good standing of the Michigan Psychological Association, and be considered by his or her peers as a person exhibiting the qualities outlined in the criteria.
The scholarship is funded entirely by contributions from generous donors.
Donating to the Foundation is a tax-deductible activity. The foundation is organized as a501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in the state of Michigan. Donations can be made to a specific activity of the Foundation such as a scholarship or can be made to the general fund. Other contributions for such things as a family endowment scholarship or research grant can be discussed with the Foundation Board by contacting the MPA Office at office@michiganpsychologicalassociation.org
Donations may be made in the following ways:
(1) by sending a check to MPAF at 37637 Five Mile Rd., #399, Livonia, Michigan 48154 or
(2) DONATE ONLINE
2025 Award Winners
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Rachel Hagerty, MA, LLP
Recipient of the 2025 Beth Clark Service Award
Dr. Kenneth Adams
Recipient of the 2025 Michigan Psychological Association Foundation Distinguished Psychologist
Mary Clark, EdD
Recipient of the 2025 Judith Kovach Award