Practitioner of the Year Award
This award recognizes a mental health professional who has provided outstanding clinical service related to men, boys, and masculinities.
Eligibility
Criteria for selection include: membership in SPSMM; at least 51% of work time devoted to providing clinical services to men; clinical activities must clearly foster the positive psychological adjustment of men and boys.
How to Apply
Any member of SPSMM may make a nomination. All nomination materials must be emailed in one single pdf file by the nominator to the Awards Committee Chair. This packet should include four copies of the following:
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
A phone number where the nominated person can be reached (can be included in the cover letter)
Past Recipients
Dr. Daniel Ellenberg
Pierre Azzam, M.D.
Bill Johnson, Psy.D.
Andrew P. Smiler Ph.D
2026 Winner: Christopher Reigeluth Ph.D
Christopher S. Reigeluth is an associate professor and psychologist in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University. He is passionate about providing therapy to kids and teens and works with parents as well. Dr. Reigeluth’s research has focused on masculinities and mental health and ways that dominant masculine gender socialization messages can influence boys’ functioning and well-being. He is the author of the “The Masculinity Workbook for Teens: Discover What Being a Guy Means to You.” Dr. Reigeluth’s other research interests include therapy engagement of boys and healthy masculinity interventions and awareness building. He is on the editorial board for Psychology of Men and Masculinities, chairs the APA Division 51 Task Force on Boys in School, and is on the Professional Advisory Council for Boys’ Club of NY. Chris is married, has two children, and loves the outdoors.
