Distinguished Service Award
The Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is a volunteer-run organization. The Distinguished Service Award is conferred on Academy members who have demonstrated extraordinary or sustained service to the Academy. It is not awarded every year, however, when awarded, there may be as many as two ACLP members recognized. Leaders at all levels within the organization are eligible.
AWARD DETAILS
ELIGIBILITY
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- Nominees must be current members of the Academy.
- Nominees must have demonstrated extraordinary, sustained, or meritorious service to the Academy and/or the field of consultation-liaison psychiatry.
SELECTION
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- Nominations are reviewed by the Fellowship & Awards Subcommittee.
RECOGNITION
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- Plaque presented at the Annual Meeting
TIMELINE
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Nominations open March 16, 2026 and close April 30, 2026
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APPLICATION
Nominations may be submitted by others on the candidates’ behalf through the online nomination Form; self-nominations will not be accepted.
Please submit:
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- Nominee’s name and degrees
- A letter describing the reasons for nomination
- Nominee’s CV
2025 Award Recipient
Hindi Mermelstein, MD
Dr. Hindi Mermelstein has demonstrated more than three decades of exceptional service to the ACLP through leadership across governance, ethics, and special interest groups, shaping the Academy’s mission and values.