The ADAA Awards Program recognizes member participation and commitment to the association and to the community.
ADAA member awards are selected annually by the Board of Directors in partnership with ADAA staff to recognize outstanding member contributions to ADAA and the mental health community.
View all Member Recognition Awardeee through 2020
Member of Distinction Award
This award recognizes a mid-career or senior clinician or researcher who advances the mission of ADAA through significant service and commitment to the organization and its membership.
The recipient is recognized at the Opening Session of the annual conference and presented with a plaque.
Eligibility Criteria
- ADAA member for 10 years or more
- Record of service through participation in the organization's committees, task forces or boards, mentoring, special initiatives, or involvement in the annual conference.
View all Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Awardees through 2020
Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Award
To honor the memory and lifework of Jerilyn Ross, ADAA's cofounder and president from 1985 to 2010, this award acknowledges a professional who exemplifies excellence and outstanding advocacy for patient education and care, training, and research. The recipient is recognized and photographed at the Opening Session of the annual conference and presented with a plaque.
Eligibility Criteria
- ADAA member
- Mental health professional from any clinical discipline
- Demonstrated track record of advocacy on behalf of those suffering from anxiety disorders
- Proven highest standards of empirically supported care or clinical innovation
- Must attend the ADAA Annual Conference
Special Recognition Award
View all Special Recognition Awardees through 2020
Each year at the ADAA annual conference, we select members for their participation and commitment to the association and to the public and professional communities.
The recipient is recognized at the Opening Session of the annual conference and presented with a plaque.
Emerging Leader Award
A new award category for 2019, this award honors up to three early career professional members for outstanding service and commitment to advancing ADAA’s professional and/or public mission.
The recipient is recognized at the Opening Session of the annual conference and presented with a plaque.
In Honor of ADAA's 40th Anniversary - 2020
President's Award - 2020
In honor of ADAA's 40th anniversary in 2020 this award recognizes the achievements and commitment of ADAA's 1st President, Robert DuPont, MD
Robert DuPont, MD
Dupont Associates, Rockville, MD
Founders Awards - 2020
In honor of ADAA's 40th anniversary this award recognizes the long-time involvement, contributions and commitment of ADAA's founding members.