CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
PAA Award Winners
Recognizing the individuals whose achievements and contributions help advance psychology in Alberta.
THIS YEAR'S HONOUREES
2026 Award Winners
Celebrating the recipients of PAA's 2026 psychology awards.
OUR HISTORY
Past Award Winners
Explore previous award recipients by year.
View the PAA Award Winners Yearbook ↗
2025 (6 recipients)
Dr. Keith DobsonPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Katherine ArchibaldMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Tiffany BeksDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Anita HarderExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Gina WongExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Gina KoPsychologist of the Year
2024 (9 recipients)
Dr. Cheryl NekolaichukPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Sandra DixonJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
Dr. Sheri MadiganJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Harleen SangheraMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Jonathan DubueDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Dr. Brae Anne McArthurExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Damien CormierExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Caroline BuzankoPsychologist of the Year
Jenna HimerUndergraduate Thesis Research Award
2023 (6 recipients)
Sunil Phool KumarJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
Dr. Gina WongJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Jessie SwanekMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Terilyn PottExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Sandra DixonExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Emily WangPsychologist of the Year
2022 (7 recipients)
Dr. Lloyd FlaroPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Monica MankowskiJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
Dr. Jonathan N. SteaJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Kristen BrownMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Anusha KassanExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Gina KoExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Gina WongPsychologist of the Year
2021 (9 recipients)
Bonnie Rude-WeismanPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Patricia Pedraza CruzJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
Dr. Laura HambleyJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Megan CowieMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Laura FlaniganDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Dr. Erica DunnExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Lia DanielsExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Erik WikmanPsychologist of the Year
Carmen TessierUndergraduate Thesis Research Award
2020 (4 recipients)
Dr. Jacqueline LinderPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Nicole KostiukExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Jac AndrewsPsychologist of the Year
Jessie SwanekUndergraduate Thesis Research Award
2019 (7 recipients)
Dr. Stephen CarterPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Avra Davidoff (Honourable mention: Dr. Annie Steinhauer)John G. Paterson Media Award
Tasmia HaiMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Rachel KingDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Dr. Steve KnishExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Mark HoldenExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Tamara AustinPsychologist of the Year
2018 (3 recipients)
Dr. Margaret Anne PricePettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Stuart HooverExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Jessica Van VlietExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
2017 (4 recipients)
Laura FlaniganMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Ceinwen E CummingExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Adam McCrimmonExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Jon K AmundsonPsychologist of the Year
2015 (4 recipients)
Dr. Brent MacDonaldJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Dr. Jim EliukExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Paul JerryExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Michael ZwiersPsychologist of the Year
2013 (5 recipients)
Dr. Martin MrazikJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Dr. Emma ClimieDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Dr. Kim MaertzExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Robert A. RoughleyExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Kerry MothersillPsychologist of the Year
2011 (6 recipients)
Dr. Robert van MastrigtPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Elizabeth MilesJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Dr. Andrea BeckDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Dr. David C. HodginsExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Anthony SinghalExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. R. Coranne JohnsonPsychologist of the Year
2010 (5 recipients)
Dr. Thomas DalbyPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Adam McCrimmonDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Dr. Stewart LongmanExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Derek TruscottExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Dr. Jon AmundsonPsychologist of the Year
2009 (5 recipients)
Dr. Michael KingPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Ganz FerranceJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Dr. Jim EvansExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Erik WikmanExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
Sandra DamePsychologist of the Year
2008 (4 recipients)
Honourable Marguerite TrusslerJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
Dr. Patrick BaillieJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Monique JaminExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Jamie DyceExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
2007 (1 recipient)
Dr. Agatha BeschellDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
2006 (4 recipients)
Liane FaulderJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Lauren HaubertMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Jennifer BoisvertDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Dr. Linda Weaver & Dr. Gayle BelsherExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
2005 (6 recipients)
Gordon StephensonPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Henry JanzenJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Regina PriceMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Karen MacMillanDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
Dr. Erik WikmanExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
Dr. Henry JanzenExcellence in Teaching Psychology Award
2004 (4 recipients)
Dr. Bonnie HaavePettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Gene FlessatiJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Tula PulMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Judy ChewExcellence in Clinical Supervision Award
2003 (5 recipients)
Dr. Wendy HawkinsPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Marianne MilesJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
Gwen Randall-YoungJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Jennifer BoisvertMaster’s Thesis Research Award
Dr. Betty ReiterDoctoral Dissertation Research Award
2002 (4 recipients)
Dr. David F. MerchantPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Lynda PhillipsJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
Dr. C. Donald HethJohn G. Paterson Media Award
Tanya BeranMaster’s Thesis Research Award
2001 (3 recipients)
Dr. Paul GreenPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Eva BeretiJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
Dr. John G. PatersonJohn G. Paterson Media Award
2000 (2 recipients)
Dr. Ronna JevnePettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Juanita ChambersJuanita Chambers Excellence in Community Service Award
1999 (1 recipient)
Dr. Jean PettiforPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
1998 (1 recipient)
Dr. John G. PattersonPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
1997 (1 recipient)
Dr. Horst MuellerPettifor Lifetime Achievement Award
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION
Other Awards
2026 Best Poster Award
This award was given to Isabella Yip on October 2, 2026, at PAA's Psychology Conference, recognizing her poster presentation, “Recognizing Purity Culture as Religious Trauma: Common Symptoms and Experiences.”
PAA's Behavioural Science Award
Recognizing student projects at Alberta science fairs.
2026 Science Fairs
Calgary Youth Science Fair
- Mahnaz Saifiddin, a grade 9 student, won the PAA award for her project "The Influence of Social Settings: How May That Impact Moral Authenticity?"
2025 Science Fairs
Calgary Youth Science Fair
- Natania Varghese, a student at Queen Elizabeth High School, won the PAA Award for her project, “Two Cultures, One Brain: Who’s Really in charge? An AI-Powered MRI Analysis into the Neurobiological Correlates of Acculturation and its Impact on Cognitive Flexibility, Moral Decision-Making, and Identity Formation”.
Edmonton Regional Science Fair
- Cathy Rong and Jessie Song, students from Old Scona Academic School, won the PAA Award for their project, “Preventing Tragedies, Transforming Outcomes: A Machine Learning Approach to Early Detection of Adolescent Opioid Risks”.
- Sophie Taki and Abigail Pak, students from Archbishop Joseph MacNeil School, received an Honourable Mention for their project, “The Placebo Effect”.
2024 Science Fairs
Central Alberta Rotary Science Fair
- Jillian Reid, a Grade 7 student from Cremona School, won the PAA Award for her project, “Thinking Reaction.”
Calgary Youth Science Fair
- Emori Cumming, a grade 8 student from Renert School, won the PAA award for her project, “Police Reported Violent Crime: Childhood Factors in Adult Offenders.”
Edmonton Regional Science Fair
- Mohammad Shehadeh, a student from Edmonton Islamic Academy, wont the PAA award for his project, “Using Machine Learning and Utilizing Graphite’s Conductive Properties to Improve Teacher Instruction Based on Students’ Mood.”
- Adelyn Noh, a student from Stratford School, received an Honourable Mention recognition for her project “Optimizing Your Chitter Chatter.”
2023 Science Fairs
Edmonton Regional Science Fair
- Bethany Worssa, a student from Aurora Academic Charter School, won the PAA award for her project, “Fidget or Not.”
- Nandika Senthilkumar and Zenia Pereira, students from Aurora Academic Charter School, received an Honourable Mention for their project, “Alex, the AI That Doesn’t Exist.”
2022 Science Fairs
Central Alberta Rotary Science Fair
- Skyler Herzog, a Grade 7 student from Glendale School, won the PAA Award of $100 for her project, “Animal Impact on Human Mental Health”.
Calgary Youth Science Fair
- Misha Kapadia & Sania Grewal, students from Westmount Mid/High School, won the PAA Award for their project, “Music, Mood & Memory”.
Edmonton Regional Science Fair
- Ishaan Upadhyay, a student from Aurora Academic Charter School, won the PAA Award for his project, “A Colourful Memory”.
- Layal Salame, a student from Edmonton Islamic Academy, received an Honourable Mention recognition for her project, “The Health Concerns of Sleep Apnea”.
2021 Science Fairs
Central Alberta Rotary Science Fair
- Amaya Braatz, a grade 7 student from Hugh Sutherland School in Carstairs, was the 2021 PAA Award recipient for her project “The Pinocchio Effect”.
Calgary Youth Science Fair
- Alia Damji from Branton School was the 2021 Award recipient for her project “Comparison of the sense of direction between males and females”.
Edmonton Regional Science Fair
- Hannah Abdo, a grade 9 student who attends Edmonton Islamic Academy, was the 2021 PAA Award recipient for her project “Does Age Matter?”.
- Om Upadhyay, a grade 9 student who attends Aurora Academic Charter School, was an Honourable Mention for his project “OCD & ADHD: “Compound” Science Fair”.
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About PAA's Awards
For award descriptions, eligibility and nomination information, please visit our Psychology Awards page.