Awards

The award is a lifetime achievement award in recognition of a person that has dedicated his/her life to Psychology in South Africa

Awarded for distinguished and sterling service, and dedication to both the Society and the PsySSA community, these divisions exemplify exceptional commitment to the advancement of psychology in South Africa.

This prize is awarded to individuals who have sustained experience in a university requiring substantial teaching responsibilities in Psychology.

This prize is awarded to a practitioner who has made a significant impact in his/her practice, and or community through facilitating the healthy functioning of persons/communities.

This prize is awarded to psychologists working in any area of clinical specialisation, health services provision, or consulting, and services provided to any patient population or professional clientele in a community setting.

This prize is awarded to an individual who has developed, refined, and implemented practices, procedures and methods that had or have an impact on both people in public service settings and the profession of psychology.

This prize is awarded in recognition of a significant contribution to psychological science by a current or past scholar or team of scholars.

This prize is awarded in recognition of mentoring and developing the careers/studies of students, psychologists or colleagues.

The Council of the Society acknowledges the programmes of activity of these divisions as the most active structures within PsySSA. These divisions play a vital role in advancing the field of psychology through their leadership, initiatives, and contributions, reflecting the Society’s commitment to excellence and progress in the mental health sector.