2026 Winner of the William James Book Award
The Psychology of Gun Violence: How Smart Choices Can Save Lives
The William James Book Award goes to the best book in general psychology — that is a book that integrates subdisciplines of psychology and related fields — published in the last three years.
This year's receipient is Janet Shibley Hyde for her book, "The Psychology of Gun Violence: How Smart Choices Can Save Lives".
2026 WINNER OF THE ERNEST R. HILGARD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Diane Halpern
The Ernest R. Hilgard Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made significant and long-lasting contributions to general psychology, and who’s work exemplifies an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to inquiry, consistent with the mission and goals of Div. 1.
2026 Winners of the Anne Anastasi General Psychology Graduate Student Award
Lauren Koblyski
< 2 years beyond the bachelor's
Natalie Sophia Byrd
2+ years beyond the bachelor's degree
The Anne Anastasi awards, named for APA past-president and funded by the Anne Anastasi Foundation, are given to two outstanding psychology graduate students, one in the first two years of graduate study and the second in more than two years of graduate study.
2026 Winner of the Early Career Scholar Award
Brian Keum
The Early Career Scholars Award recognizes early career psychologists who have made significant contributions to the field of general psychology through interdisciplinary theory and/or research. Through this award, we aim to honor the achievements of early career psychologists, encourage innovative practices among the scholars, and support their professional development.
2026 Winners of the Integrative Teaching Award
Alisha Salerno
Nikki C. Johnson
The Div. 1 Integrative Teaching Award recognizes innovative integrative teaching in General/Introductory Psychology, including either an integrative course project or activity, or a reimagined General/Introductory Psychology course with an integrative framework.
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