Dr. Pedro Ruiz Award

American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry (ASHP)

Call for Nominations

2026 Dr. Pedro Ruiz – Lifetime Achievement Award

Each year, the American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry (ASHP) honors a group of exceptional individuals whose careers, lifetime service, clinical work, educational efforts, or community projects have significantly impacted the mental health of Hispanic/Latinx populations in the U.S., Latin America, and globally. The ASHP remains committed to recognizing distinguished Hispanic/Latinx professionals for their outstanding contributions to psychiatry and mental health

The Pedro Ruiz Award, in recognition of Dr. Ruiz’s legacy, honors pioneering leaders, mentors, and advocates just as Dr. Ruiz’s lifelong dedication to advancing psychiatric care for Hispanic communities, addressing mental health inequities, and nurturing future generations of mental health professionals continues to inspire our work. This award is a tribute to his remarkable contributions and enduring impact.

In 2025, ASHP will spotlight excellence in Social Psychiatry, recognizing work that advances understanding of the social determinants of mental health, promotes community-based and population-focused interventions, and addresses structural inequities affecting Hispanic/Latinx communities. The award will be presented at our Noche de Honor on May 15th, 2026, during the ASHP Annual Meeting (May 14th–15th) in San Francisco, which will also feature the continuation of the Critical Research Issues in Latinx Mental Health program.

Eligibility Criteria:

Nominees must be Hispanic/Latinx professionals.
Eligible disciplines include psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, neuroscience, and

other related mental health fields.

Nominees must have a distinguished record of contributions to the mental health and well-being of older Hispanic/Latinx individuals and communities.
Must be an active ASHP member at the time of selection.

If selected, the awardee must attend the ASHP Annual Meeting to accept the award and deliver a brief award presentation.

Award Includes

Official Certificate of Recognition
3-Year ASHP Membership
Opportunity to participate in ASHP’s Webinar Series
Award presentation during ASHP’s Annual Meeting
Recognition video and photos to be featured on the ASHP website

Award does not include:

Travel expenses, lodging, or related expenses to attend the ASHP annual Meeting.

Nomination Process

Please submit nominations via email to Ashpsychiatry1@gmail.com with the following materials:

Updated CV of the nominee
One-page statement highlighting the nominee’s background and career impact in social psychiatry,

specifically addressing the eligibility criteria

A recent headshot photograph of the nominee

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: March 20th, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: April 1st, 2026

For any questions or additional information, please contact our organization and members of the organizing committee would try to respond to any inquiries promptly.

Notification of acceptance to receive the Award in San Francisco: April 1st, 2025

A list of eligibility requirements is included in this application. Please email the attached form and supporting materials to Ashpsychiatry1@gmail.com as well as to the following email addresses: