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=National Academy of Neuropsychology=

The Nation Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) is a non-profit professional member association for experts in the assessment and treatmean of brain injuries and disorders. NAN members work in the most prestigious universities, hospitals and private practices throughout the world and are the forefront of cutting-edge research and rehabilitation in the field of brain behavior relationships.

History
The National Academy of Neuropsychology was founded in 1975 and has witnessed steady growth in its membership since its inception. It has developed into a vibrant organization of scientist-practitioners, clinicians, and researchers in the field of neuropsychology. Current membership totals over 3300 active members, with representation by 24 countries. The involvement and contributions of the diverse membership will ensure NAN's continued success as a professional organization well into the future.

Nelson Butters Award
The award is made for the best research paper published in the Archives of Clinical Psychology over the preceding year.

Distinguished Lifetime Contribution to Neuropsychology Award
This award is given to a senior member of NAN who has made significant scientific, intellectual, and training-related contributions to the field of neuropsychology. Nominations from the general membership are evaluated by the Awards Committee, who then make a recommendation to the NAN Board of Directors. The award recipient gives an invited address at the annual conference, which is subsequently published in Archives.

Distinguished Service Award
This award is designed for someone with a career of exemplary and distinguished service to NAN and neuropsychology in general. Nominations are typically made by members of the NAN Board of Directors, evaluated by the Awards Committee, and then a recommendation is made back to the NAN Board of Directors.

Early Career Award
This award is given to someone who is nominated by the NAN membership and judged by the Awards Committee and the Board of Directors to have made substantial early career contributions within 10 years of the doctoral degree, particularly regarding scholarly activity. Nominations are requested from the membership at the same time as those requested for other awards. Nominees are rated by the Awards Committee and a recommendation for the award is given to the NAN Board.

Early Career Service Award
This award is designed for someone who is within 10 years of receiving the Ph.D. and who has made substantial early career service contributions to NAN and neuropsychology in general. This is NAN's newest award and will be made for the first time in 2007. Nominations will be taken from the NAN general membership, evaluated by the Awards Committee, and then a recommendation will be made to the NAN Board of Directors.

Outstanding Dissertation Award
This award will given for the first time in 2008 to the best neuropsychology-related dissertation or dissertation project for the previous calendar year. Nominations for the award are received from the NAN general membership. Dissertations or dissertation projects must have been completed and successfully defended by the time of nomination. Projects are evaluated by the Awards Committee, and a recommendation is made to the NAN Board. The winner of the Outstanding Dissertation Award is expected to present his/her study at a poster session during the annual conference and submit the study for publication to ACN.

Student Poster Award
This award is made at the annual NAN conference for the best student poster. The general procedure for selecting this award begins when students submit a poster for the annual conference, and they indicate that they would like the poster considered for the award. The Program Committee then rates each poster and grants awards to the most meritorious posters.

Student Poster Award - Diversity
This award is made at the annual NAN conference for the best student poster that reflects diversity-related topics or issues. The general procedures for selecting this award are the same as the Student Poster Award.