Awards

GPF engages in efforts to support free and reduced fee mental health and psychological services to the public through recognition, awards, and training.

 

The Berman-Gard award has been established by Dr. Betsy Gard in honor of her late husband, Dr. Barry Berman. The award is given to a Georgia psychologist who has distinguished themselves by lending their expertise to a non-profit organization – either directly (ex., psychotherapy) or indirectly (ex., consultation or leadership). The services must be provided without compensation. Self-nominations are welcome. 

 

The annual Berman-Gard Graduate Student Research Award will be presented at GPA’s Annual Meeting to recognize excellence in research focusing on disadvantaged, underserved, or disenfranchised populations. The award includes a cash prize and a plaque. The recipient of this award demonstrates research that leverages psychological science to address events, circumstances or interventions that further the wellbeing of those at risk in the community. Self-nominations are welcome.