LPA Awards
Early Career Psychologist is awarded to an individual who is within 10 years of completing their doctorate in psychology and who has distinguished themselves by contributing to psychology research, practice, or both during the initial years of their career.
Psychology in the Public Interest is awarded for significant scholarly or practical contributions to the health and well-being of the general public through work in psychology.
Contributions in Psychological Science is awarded for significantly increased knowledge of psychological concepts via research and dissemination of research findings.
The Janet R. Matthews, Ph.D. Outstanding Psychology Mentor Award recognizes and honors Dr. Janet R. Matthews for her lifetime of mentoring work and her impact on Louisiana’s psychologists. This award will be given to an individual who has made significant contributions in their mentoring of others in psychology
Distinguished Psychologist is awarded for significant contributions to psychology research, practice, or both during the course of a career. Nominees for this award should be beyond the 10-year period for the early career award.
Distinguished Service in Psychology is awarded for significant contributions to the professional field of psychology in Louisiana and beyond by professional service, particularly in the area of diversity, or demonstrated community involvement in support of less privileged or oppressed groups.
The Janet R. Matthews, Ph.D. Outstanding Psychology Mentor Award recognizes and honors Dr. Janet R. Matthews for her lifetime of mentoring work and her impact on Louisiana’s psychologists. This award will be given to an individual who has made significant contributions in their mentoring of others in psychology.
2024 LPA Award Winners
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST
Danielle Newman, Ph.D.
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Murelle Harrison, Ph.D.
CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Julie Buckner, Ph.D.
JANET R. MATTHEWS, PHD OUTSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY MENTOR AWARD
Philip Griffin, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Richard Flicker, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Randall Lemoine, Ph.D.
THE TOMMY STIGALL AWARD FOR LEGISLATIVE EXCELLENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Gregory Gormanous, Ph.D.
2024 Legislator Awards
Senator Eddie Lambert
Senator W. Jay Luneau
Representative Dustin Miller
2023 LPA Award Winners
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST
Matthew Calamia, Ph.D.
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Courney N. Baker, Ph.D.
CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Joy D. Osofsky, Ph.D.
JANET R. MATTHEWS, PHD OUTSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY MENTOR AWARD
Christoph H. Leonhard, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Paula Zeanah, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Erin T. Reuther, Ph.D., ABPP
2022 LPA Award Winners
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST
Claire Houtsma, Ph.D.
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Clifton Mixon, Ph.D.
CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Joseph I. Constans, Ph.D.
JANET R. MATTHEWS, PHD OUTSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY MENTOR AWARD
Hung-Chu Lin, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Karen D. Slaton, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Amy B. Dickson, Psy.D.
2021 LPA Award Winners
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST
Amy Mikolajewski, Ph.D.
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Sonia Blauvelt, Ph.D.
CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Laurel Franklin, Ph.D.
JANET R. MATTHEWS, PHD OUTSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY MENTOR AWARD
Julie Larrieu, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Charles Figley, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Amy Henke, Psy.D.
2020 LPA Award Winners
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST
Amanda Raines, Ph.D.
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Mkay Bonner, Ph.D.
CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Paul Frick, Ph.D.
JANET R. MATTHEWS, PHD OUTSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY MENTOR AWARD
Lee Matthews, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
John Simoneaux, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Erin T. Reuther, Ph.D., ABPP
LPA PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Ronald Boudreaux, Ph.D.
2019 LPA Award Winners
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST
John Sawyer, Ph.D., ABPP
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Susan Tucker, Ph.D.
CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Kevin Bianchini, Ph.D., ABN, Kevin Greve, Ph.D., ABPP
JANET R. MATTHEWS, PHD OUTSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY MENTOR AWARD
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Johnny Matson, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Julie Nelson, Ph.D.
2018 LPA Award Winners
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST
Christopher Parkinson, Ph.D.
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Michael Cunningham, Ph.D.
CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Michael Chafetz, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
William G. McCown, Ph.D.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Kim E. VanGeffen, Ph.D.
2017 LPA Award Winners
EARLY CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST
Melissa Dufrene, Psy.D., ABPP
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Rafael Salcedo, Ph.D.
2016 LPA Award Winners
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Susanne Jensen, Ph.D.
2015 LPA Award Winners
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Kim E. VanGeffen, Ph.D.
2014 LPA Award Winners
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Lee Matthews, Ph.D.
2013 LPA Award Winners
Early Career
Jesse Lambert, Psy.D., MP
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Joseph Tramontana, Ph.D.
2012 LPA Award Winners
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Michael Chafetz, Ph.D.
2011 LPA Award Winners
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Janet Matthews, Ph.D.
2010 LPA Award Winners
DISTINGUISHED PSYCHOLOGIST
Darlyne Nemeth, Ph.D., MP