School of Psychology

Clinical Psychology Program

Distinguished Alumni Awards

The College of Psychology and Liberal Arts recognizes the accomplishments of our Psy.D. alumni by annually honoring an alumnus for distinguished activity in the profession. Graduates of our program have developed diverse careers, and have found a variety of means of providing distinguished service to the profession. Recent distinguished alumni include:

1992

Carol L. Philpot
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1981

For outstanding professional service as President of Division 43, Family Psychology, of the American Psychological Association

1993

Alan D. Keck

Doctor of Psychology

Counseling Psychology
Class of 1984

For outstanding public and professional service as Chair of the Crisis Response Task Force of the Florida Psychological Association, providing pro-bono psychological services to victims of natural disasters.

1994

Deborah K Wilmoth
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1985

For outstanding public and professional service as Chair of the Board of Psychological Examiners for the Department of Professional Regulation, State of Florida.

1995

Eric Zillmer
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1984

For outstanding professional service as educator, researcher, and clinician.

1996

Susan Trefry
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1988

For outstanding professional service as a model clinician, supervisor, therapist, and colleague.

1997

William Randolph Borum
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1992

For outstanding contributions to the fields of forensic and clinical psychology.

1998

Deborah O. Day
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1985

For outstanding professional service as a clinical and forensic psychologist in the State of Florida.

1999

Joni Johnston
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1985

For outstanding contributions to the fields of media and clinical psychology.

2000

Sara B. Howze

Doctor of Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Class of 1986

For outstanding professional service as a model clinician, supervisor, therapist, teacher and colleague.

2001

Jay Chrostowski

Doctor of Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Class of 1989

For outstanding clinical, teaching and administrative services.

2002

Scott Meit
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1989

For outstanding contributions to the field of health psychology and behavioral medicine.

2003

Christine Cauffield
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1997

For outstanding public and professional leadership in community mental health and substance abuse treatment.

2004

Kelly Blair
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1993

For outstanding contributions to the field of neuropsychology as a trainer, clinician and researcher.

2005

Pamela Hall
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Class of 1987

For outstanding professional service, including initiatives in advancing diversity, promoting behavioral health and wellness, and mentoring professionals in training.

2006

Elizabeth N. Huddleston
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Class of 1998

For outstanding leadership in psychology education and training

2007

Luis Miguel Anez-Nava
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psycology
Class of 1997

For outstanding leadersip in the promtion of latino mental health and behavioral health services2008

2008

M. Victoria Ingram
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Class of 1997

For outstanding leadership in psychology education and training and contributions to military psychology

2009

Scott M. Bea
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology Class of 1986

For outstanding clinical teaching, consultation and behavioral medicine service.

2010

No recipient

2011

No recipient

2012

Sandra R. Wise
Doctor of Psychology
Clnical Psychology
Class of 1995

For outstanding clinical practice and leadership in corrections psychology and equine assisted learning and psychotherapy