The National Register presents annual awards to State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations (SPTAs) to honor excellence in advocacy. In 2026, the awardees are the Illinois Psychological Association, Nebraska Psychological Association, and Ohio State Psychological Association.
Advocacy Efforts Recognized
The SPTA Advocacy Award Committee, composed of National Register and Division 31 representatives, reviewed applications highlighting specific accomplishments in the four following categories.
- Practice
Expanding practice opportunities for doctoral-level psychologists, such as adding new billing codes, expanding scope of practice, and increasing ease of licensure portability and reimbursement
- Developing the Psychology Workforce
Providing innovative education and training opportunities, increasing reimbursement for doctoral interns, and expanding internship and postdoctoral training opportunities, particularly in under-resourced areas
- EDI/Social Justice
Diversifying the profession and increasing representation, increasing access for consumers including minoritized and marginalized populations, advancing the rights of marginalized groups, and advancing the human condition
- Legislative and Regulatory
Working to increase and enforce parity and regulations surrounding insurance, increasing the presence and visibility of psychologists in policy making, and joining advocacy efforts with other professional organizations
Congratulations to the 2026 award winners!
