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The Ian Simpson Award
The Ian Simpson Award was established in 1976 to honour Dr Ian Simpson (SA) who was a foundation member of the RANZCP and who became President in 1966. The Award acknowledges the most outstanding contributions to clinical psychiatry as assessed through service to patients and to the community. The Award is given by nomination only.
Eligibility criteria
The Award is made to a College member, or non-member outside the RANZCP who has made an outstanding contribution to clinical psychiatry, such as contributions to the development of a special unit, or area of special expertise or lengthy involvement in a clinical area which has earned the respect of colleagues and/or publications. Work delivered partly in Australia/New Zealand and partly elsewhere is acceptable. Work delivered partly in Australia/New Zealand and partly elsewhere is acceptable.
Previous recipients of the Award will not be eligible to receive the Award on a further occasion.
Nomination process
The Ian Simpson Award is given by nomination only. Nominations may be made by any two members of the RANZCP, setting out their reasons for the nomination.
Key dates
Submissions are open annually, from 1 September to 31 October (11.59 pm AEDT).
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