For Professional Contributions to Political Psychology
Nevitt Sanford was deeply influenced by John Dewey, who imposed upon the scholar the obligation to put knowledge to work in the solution of social problems. Thus the ISPP was dear to his heart. Nevitt’s problem-centered approach to the generation of human knowledge involved not only perceiving but also doing or making, so his interests ranged widely through the disciplines, much like ISPP. His specialization was in personality theory and human problems, particularly the authoritarian personality and social destructiveness, higher education and adult development.
This award, set up in the honor of Nevitt Sanford, is to be given yearly to someone deemed by the committee to be 1) engaged in the practical application of political psychological principles, or 2) creating knowledge that is accessible and used by practitioners to make a positive difference in the way politics is carried out.
How to Nominate:
All nominations must include the following: A short paragraph explaining why she/he deserves the award and a CV of the nominee. To complete a nomination, simply send these materials to the Committee Chair by the deadline.
The award recipient will be strongly encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting and Awards Reception and may be asked to give a talk at the annual meeting the year after they receive the award, in recognition of their work in the field.
2024 Award Committee:
Chair: Kristen Monroe, University of California – Irvine
Committee: Kate Reynolds (Australian National University), James Liu (Massey University), and Lilliana Hall Mason (Johns Hopkins University)
THE NOMINATION PROCESS FOR 2024 is CLOSED. The deadline for nominations was extended to 15 February 2024.
Winners will be notified by early April 2024.
First awarded in 1979.
Nevitt Sanford Award for Outstanding Professional Contributions to Political Psychology
Anna Kende, Eötvös Loránd University
Professor Anna Kende is an esteemed scholar and professor of social psychology at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest. As the Director of the Institute of Psychology and Head of the Department of Social Psychology, Prof. Kende's leadership has been instrumental in advancing research and fostering academic excellence.
Her research revolves around vital issues of intergroup relations, with a specific focus on investigating the psychological underpinnings of social change, particularly in prejudice reduction and engagement in social movements. Prof. Kende's work holds significant implications as she unravels the dynamics that influence societal attitudes and behaviors.
With a dedication to impactful research, Prof. Kende has actively participated in and coordinated several international research projects, funded by the EU, as well as national and international organizations. Her commitment to understanding the situation of structurally disadvantaged groups reflects her passion for promoting social equity and advocating for marginalized populations. In addition to her research accomplishments, Prof. Kende has published several papers addressing issues of diversity and inclusion in science and publication. Her contributions to both basic and applied research have been acknowledged in leading international journals.
Past Winners
- 2023 Anna Kende
- 2022 Andreas Zick
- 2021 Michał Bilewicz
- 2020 Orla Muldoon
- 2019 Linda Tropp
- 2018 Kevin Durrheim
- 2017 Stephen Reicher and Alex Haslam
- 2016 Jon Krosnick
- 2015 Stanley Feldman
- 2014 Leonie Huddy
- 2013 Kristin Monroe
- 2012 Daniel Bar-Tal
- 2011 Ronald Fisher
- 2010 Peter Loewenberg
- 2009 Not Awarded
- 2008 Joe Montville
- 2007 Doris Graber
- 2006 Henk Dekker
- 2005 Helen Haste
- 2004 Martha Crenshaw
- 2003 Ervin Staub
- 2002 Jerrold Post
- 2001 Judith Torney-Purta
- 2000 Jansuz Reykowski
- 1999 Hal Saunders
- 1998 Elizabeth Lira Kornberg
- 1997 Phil Tetlock
- 1996 M. Kent Jennings
- 1995 Margaret G. Hermann
- 1994 Vamik D. Volkan
- 1993 Roberta Sigel
- 1992 Robert Jervis
- 1991 Richard Christie
- 1990 Irving L. Janis
- 1989 Ralf G. Dahrendorf
- 1988 Ole R. Holsti
- 1987 Ralph K. White
- 1986 Robert E. Lane
- 1985 Morton Deutsch
- 1984 Herb Kelman
- 1983 Gabriel Almond
- 1982 David Reismanv
- 1981 Hilda Himmelweit
- 1980 David Riesman
- 1979 Nevitt Sanford
