2008 Winner

Caitlin Elizabeth Macy
Hawaii Pacific University

Psi Chi is pleased to announce the 2007-08 Kay Wilson Leadership Award for Outstanding Chapter President. The third recipient of the award is Caitlin Elizabeth Macy of Hawaii Pacific University. The Psi Chi/Kay Wilson Leadership Award was established to honor Kay Wilson, Executive Officer of Psi Chi from 1991-2003. Under Kay’s leadership, Psi Chi doubled its membership and increased its grants, awards, and national visibility. Kay not only demonstrated excellence in leadership but also realized the role Psi Chi plays in developing future leaders in psychology. This award is dedicated to her commitment for leadership.

The award is presented annually to one chapter president who demonstrates excellence in leadership of the local chapter. Such leadership should assist Psi Chi in achieving its purpose “to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual member in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.”

As the winning Psi Chi chapter president, Ms. Macy received a cash award of $500 and travel expenses to attend the Psi Chi/APA National Convention in Boston, MA to receive an engraved plaque commemorating the award. Read further for Ms. Macy's personal statement about her role as chapter president.

Previous Winners

2007   Ashley Dawn Powell, Southeastern Oklahoma State University ( statement )
2006   Kristena M. Kons, Weber State University (UT) ( biography | statement )
2005   Kathryn Wallert, Fort Hays State University (KS) | bio, statement