The Anthony J. Marsella Prize
PsySR's Anthony J. Marsella Prize for the Psychology of Peace and Social Justice is given annually to recognize outstanding contributions in scholarship and action by psychologists in one or more of the following areas: Peace and Nonviolence, Poverty, Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, Spirituality, and Social Action.
PsySR is pleased to announce that Dr. Jean Maria Arrigo has been awarded the 2009 prize (see photo, right, with PsySR president-elect Stephen Soldz). She received the award in recognition of "her courage, intellectual brilliance, personal sacrifice, and collaborative leadership in mobilizing psychologists as well as military and intelligence professionals of conscience to oppose torture and to expose the role of psychology and psychologists in U.S. policies of torture."
Past Award Winners include:
2005 Dr. Diane Bretherton, LaTrobe University, Australia:
2006 Dr. Marc Pilisuk, Saybrook Graduate School, San Francisco
2007 Dr. Michael Knox, University of South Florida, Tampa
2008 Dr. Floyd Rudmin, University of Tromsø, Norway
2009 Dr. Jean Maria Arrigo, Independent Scholar, Irvine, California
Friends and colleagues have created an endowment to fund the prize in recognition of Professor Marsella’s lifetime achievements (see a biographical sketch HERE). The prize is administered by Psychologists for Social Responsibility and is awarded annually.
Tax-deductible contributions to the Marsella Prize may be sent to: Psychologists for Social Responsibility (Attn: Marsella Prize), 208 “I” Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. For more information, please call 202-543-5347 or send an email to info@psysr.org.
The Josephine "Scout" Wollman Fuller Award
The Josephine "Scout" Wollman Fuller Award was initiated in 2008 by Psychologists for Social Responsibility and the parents and family of "Scout" to honor the memory and life of "Scout" who passed away in 2007 following her struggle with cancer. Scout was only eight years old when she passed away. The Award will be given annually to an individual or organization involved with peace and social justice for children. The Award is presented at the PsySR general membership meeting at the annual APA Convention.
"Scout" was the daughter of Neil Wollman, a well-known peace advocate and activist and a longtime member of PsySR. Throughout her brief but caring life, Scout was a strong voice for peace in her school and community. As the award states: "'Scout' was wise, caring, and concerned for the needy of the world. She was both a learner and a teacher." PsySR is honored to sponsor The Josephine "Scout" Wollman Fuller Award.
2009 Award Recipient: The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood
The Award recipient for 2009 is the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, a national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups, parents, and individuals headquartered at the Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston.
Recognizing that the commercialization of childhood is a key link between many of the most serious problems facing children and society today, CCFC’s mission is to reclaim childhood from corporate marketers. Through a broad range of initiatives, CCFC mobilizes parents, educators, and health care providers to stop the commercial exploitation of children. In short, CCFC works for the rights of children to grow up—and the freedom for parents to raise them—without being undermined by commercial interests. The award includes a $500 check and a framed certificate.
2008 Award Recipient: The Child and Adult Volunteers of the Lajee Center
The Josephine "Scout" Wollman Fuller Award recipients in 2008 were the Child and Adult Volunteers of the Lajee Center, AIDA Refugee Camp, Bethlehem. Amahl Bishara and Nidal Alazraq, who worked with the children at the Center, accepted the award for the Lajee Camp volunteers. Video excerpts from the 2008 award ceremony can be viewed below.