Please take a moment to share in our recognition of the hard work and dedicated School-Based Behavior Analysts and those who support the efforts of VAPSBAN. Thank you for everything you do to support students, families, educators, and school systems. If you would like to nominate someone for an award, please see the Awards page so we can continue to recognize all of the hard work being done by outstanding individuals in our field.
2025 winners will be announced at the annual Virtual Conference in March- check back for winner information after the conference!
Practitioner Award: This award recognizes BCBA, BCaBA, RBT, and BCBA-D practitioners in good standing with the BACB, who work directly with students in a Virginia school, contributing to the advancement of behavior analysis through practice, teaching, research, and service delivery.
2025 Winner: Erin McCormack, Fluvanna County Public Schools
Humanitarian Award: This award recognizes BCBA, BCaBA, RBT, and BCBA-D practitioners in good standing with the BACB, that have demonstrated a commitment to all students in Virginia public schools and thus contributing to behavior analysis advancement.
2025 Winner: Sue Palko, VCU Rehabilitation Research Training Center, Customized Behavior Application Training
Leadership Award: This award recognizes BCBA and BCBA-D practitioners in good standing with the BACB who work as a supervisor and/or trainer of other behavior analysts and school personnel to build capacity in Virginia schools.
2025 Winner: Kristin Herman, Henrico County Public Schools
Friends of VAPSBAN Award: Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis: The Friend of VAPSBAN Award recognizes and expresses appreciation to those individuals (with or without a credential by the BACB) who have consistently provided extraordinary support in advancing behavior analysis in Virginia public schools.
2025 Winner: Kay Carbaugh, Virginia Teaching, Learning, & Leading