Dr. Pedro Ruiz Award

Call for Nominations: 2025 Dr. Pedro Ruiz Lifetime Achievement Award American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry (ASHP)

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. ASHP remains committed to recognizing distinguished Hispanic/Latinx professionals for their outstanding contributions to psychiatry and mental health.

In 2024, ASHP officially renamed its Lifetime Achievement Award as the Pedro Ruiz Award, in recognition of Dr. Ruiz’s legacy as a pioneering leader, mentor, and advocate. His lifelong dedication to advancing psychiatric care for Hispanic communities and nurturing future generations of mental health professionals continue to inspire our work. This award is a tribute to his remarkable contributions and enduring impact.

The Pedro Ruiz Award will continue to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to psychiatry, particularly in the areas of leadership, education, and mental health equity.

In 2025, ASHP will spotlight excellence in Geriatric Psychiatry, and the award will be presented at our Noche de Honor on May 16th, 2025, during the ASHP Annual Meeting (May 16th – 17th) in Los Angeles, 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

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 geriatric psychiatry,

specifically addressing the eligibility criteria

A recent headshot photograph of the nominee

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: March 21st, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: April 14, 2025

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 Los Angeles: 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: