Each year ISTSS recognizes achievements of its members and others dedicated to the field of traumatic stress studies.The 2017 Awards Committee, chaired by Kathryn Magruder, PhD, seeks nominations for this year's awards. The awards highlight the commitment of students and professionals in research, clinical/patient care settings, media and advocacy. Together, these awards celebrate the efforts of those who work to advance the understanding of trauma and its effects. The Society will recognize award winners at the ISTSS 33rd Annual Meeting.
Please send information in a Word document attachment to an e-mail to Dr. Magruder. Be sure to include the award for which your nominee should be considered.
The deadline for nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award is March 31, 2017, close of business. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATIONS HAVE CLOSED.
This award is the highest honor given by ISTSS. It is awarded to the individual who has made great lifetime contributions to the field of traumatic stress.
The deadline for nominations for the remaining awards is June 1, 2017, close of business.
The award was established by Dr. Yael Danieli in commemoration of her father and mother. This award recognizes excellence in the traumatic stress field by an individual who has completed his or her training within the last five years. For men or women with primary childcare responsibilities, one year per child can be added up to an eight-year limit post training. For example, an individual who completed his or her post-doctoral fellowship in 2009 and has two children would be eligible until 2016. The traumatic stress field may include research, clinical work, advocacy, policy, clergy or media. The definition of training includes clinical internship, post-doctoral training and medical residency. Please note that the criteria for this award have been updated as of 2011.
This award recognizes significant contributions by clinicians and researchers on the relationship of media and trauma. Frank Ochberg, MD, has been a leading mental health authority since the 1960s and a founding board member of ISTSS. He edited the first text on treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and served on the committee that defined PTSD.