CPS Awards 

Service to CPS

In memory of Cornelis Boelhouwer, M.D., the “Service To CPS” award is presented to a CPS member who has made significant contributions to CPS that brings credit and honor to the organization and whose actions best exemplify the ideals of CPS.

  • 2023 - Katherine G. "Kiki" Kennedy, M.D.
  • 2019 - Melissa Welby, M.D.
  • 2018 - Carrie Rand-Anastasiades 
  • 2017 - Sherrie Sharp, M.D.
  • 2016 - John de Figueiredo, M.D.
  • 2015 - Ted Zanker
  • 2014 - Carolyn Drazinic, Charles Dike, Reena Kapoor
  • 2013 - Shaukat Khan, John Santopietro
  • 2012 - Charles Dike, M.D.
  • 2011 - Paul Desan, M.D.
  • 2010 - Ameet Lamba, M.D. (posthumous)
  • 2009 - Victoria M. Dreisbach, D.O.
  • 2008 - Ellen R. Fischbein, MD
  • 2007 - John de Figueiredo, M.D.
  • 2006 - Michael A. Norko, M.D.
  • 2005 - Harold I. Schwartz, MD

 

Service to Patients

In memory of the late Roger Coleman, M.D., who was known for his advocacy for patients in many settings. This award is presented to a member who has demonstrated exemplary devotion to patient care and a commitment to quality.

  • 2019 - Tichianaa Armah, M.D.
  • 2018 - Michael A. Norko, MD, MAR 
  • 2017 - Maya Prabhu, M.D., Aniyizhai Annamalai, M.B.B.S.
  • 2016 - Paul Desan, M.D.
  • 2015 - Susan Savulak, M.D.
  • 2013 - Volunteers who served the needs of the Newtown Community
  • 2012 - Manage Nissanka, M.D. 
  • 2011 - Dr. Cynthia Conrad
  • 2010 - Velandy Manohar, M.D.
  • 2009 - Howard V. Zonana, M.D.
  • 2007 - Steven M. Southwick, MD
  • 2006 - John L. Young, M.D.
  • 2005 - Jerzy E. Henisz, MD
  • 1998 - Roger Coleman, M.D.

Distinguished Citizen

Designated for legislators and other public officials, advocates for people with mental illness, and others who have contributed to activities that benefit patients.

  • 2019 - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy
  • 2018 - Sen. Edward Kennedy, Jr. 
  • 2013 - Victoria Veltri
  • 2010 - Madelon Baranoski, Ph.D.
  • 2009 - U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd
  • 2008 - Sen. Jonathan Harris
  • 2007 - Kevin Lembo

Rising Leader Award 

  • 2018 - Falisha Gilman, M.D. 

APA Awards 

Bruno Lima Award 

Recognizes outstanding contributions of District Branch members to the care and understanding of the victims of disasters. Contributions have included designing disaster response plans, providing direct service delivery in time of a disaster, or in disaster consultation, education, and/or research.

  • 2012 - Theodore Zanker, M.D.
  • 2007 - Ellyn Shander

Ron Shellow Award

Honors a retiring APA Assembly representative who, embodies the spirit of the Assembly.

  • 2007 - Ellyn Shander