Distinguished Professional Service Award

Awards
Written By Joseph Molloy

Honors outstanding service at the local, state or national level that reflects a significant contribution to the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities or promotes positive policy changes that enhance the well-being of men.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria include long-term service contributions and positive impact on Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities or public policy. Nominee does not need to be a member of Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity.

How to Apply

A cover letter detailing the award and the person being nominated

  • Two letters of support from individuals other than the nominator

  • The nominee's vita (if available)

  • A phone number where the nominated person can be reached (can be included in the cover letter)

2025 Winner: Daniel B. Singley, Ph.D., ABPP

Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood. Dr. Singley won the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Practitioner of the Year Award from the Division on Men & Masculinities. He is Past President of the APA’s Section on Positive Psychology and is currently the Past President of the APA’s Society for the Psychology of Men and Masculinities and the President’s Advisory  Council for Postpartum Support International. He conducts trainings and presentations around the country to assist individuals and organizations to enhance their level of father inclusiveness and founded the grant-funded Basic Training for New Dads, Inc nonprofit just for dads in order to give new fathers the tools they need to be highly engaged with their infants as well as their partners. In his free time, Dr. Singley likes to cook, surf, read, and trick his two teenage sons into activities so they can’t escape his annoying shrinky questions. Follow him @MenExcel and www.facebook.com/MenExcel/

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