of Psychology and Aging. This award for outstanding achievement is presented annually to recognize psychologists and friends of psychology who have made significant contributions to the mission of CONA.All nominations must include a current curriculum vitae of the candidate and three letters of reference. Reference letters should indicate
the categories in which the candidate has made contributions related to aging (Science, Practice, Policy, Education,
Public Interest, Public Affairs, APA). Additionally, letters should address the nominee's leadership activities, contributions, and scope of influence that advance knowledge for and about older adults and aging issues, foster understanding of older adult's lives, and improve the status of older adults. Nominations are solicited by CONA on a yearly basis with a June 15th deadline for receipt of nominations. The award is presented at the APA Convention.
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The Committee on Aging (CONA) also seeks two full members of APA with specialization in aging issues to serve a three-year term beginning January 2010 and ending December 2012. CONA, a six-member Committee, places priority on maintaining representation within the Committee's membership that reflects the diversity of psychology and society, including (a) individuals with experience in research, clinical training and practice, policy and advocacy, and education; (b) early- and mid-career psychologists and those who are retired or employed less than full time; and (c) diversity with respect to ethnicity, culture, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and geographic location.
Selected candidates are required to attend two committee meetings each year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by the APA. The Committee will meet on March 19-21 and September 24-26, 2010; March 25-27 and September 23-25, 2011; and March 30-April 1 and October 5-7, 2012. Members are encouraged to attend a CONA meeting held during the APA Convention at their own expense. CONA is a working committee with ongoing time sensitive and consuming projects that require members' attention. Members are expected to participate in frequent email discussions and bi-monthly conference calls, work on Committee priorities between meetings, provide consultation to the Director of the APA Office on Aging, and participate in policy advocacy activities. Nomination materials should include a current curriculum vitae and a letter from the nominee indicating their commitment to serve on CONA and highlighting specific competencies, interests, and potential contributions to the work of CONA.! Letters of support from other APA governance groups and divisions, state psychological associations, or other organizations are desirable but not required. Prior applicants are encouraged to reapply.
The CONA mission statement, full calls for nominations, past award recipients, and an overview of CONA's activities and members since its inception are available at: http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/cona01.html <http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/cona01.html> . The deadline for nominations is September 1, 2009
Applications and supporting materials for both the award and committee nominations should be sent to: Deborah DiGilio, Director of the Office on Aging, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002-4242 or ddigilio@apa.org <mailto:ddigilio@apa.org> .
