NASPSPA gives awards to scholars in recognition of contributions to research areas represented within NASPSPA and in recognition of significant contributions to the development and growth of NASPSPA. NASPSPA also provides awards to students in recognition of meritorious research, to support proposed research, and to encourage international research experiences.
 | 2018 Distinguished Scholar The 2018 Distinguished Scholar Dr. Gaby Wulf receiving award from NASPSPA President, Dr. Steve Bray. |
 | 2018 Early Career Distinguished Scholar The 2018 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Dr. Jennifer Brunet receiving award from NASPSPA President, Dr. Steve Bray. |
   | 2018 NASPSPA Outstanding Student Paper Award The 2018 NASPSPA Outstanding Student Paper Award winners were Seungmin Lee (SEP), I-Chieh Lee (MLC), and Jerraco Johnson (ML). |
 | 2018 JMLD and JSEP Excellence in Research Awards As the 2018 recipients of the JMLD and JSEP Excellence in Research Awards, Dr. Louisa Raisback and Dr. Anthony Paoli received plaques from Steve Bray, NASPSPA President and Case Buchta, HK Representative. |
  | 2018 JMLD and JSEP Excellence in Reviewing Awards The 2018 recipient of the JMLD Excellence in Reviewing Award, Dr. An De Meester and the JSEP Excellence in Reviewing Award, Dr. Thomas Curran receive plaques from Steve Bray, NASPSPA President and Case Buchta, HK Representative. |
 | 2018 NASPSPA Graduate Student Research Grants The 2018 NASPSPA Graduate Student Research Grants were awarded to Kara Palmer, Chanel LaJocono, Loriane Favoretto, and Scott Graupensperger (not pictured). |
| 2018 NASPSPA Graduate Student Award for International Travel Kendra Todd, Madison Vani, and Anika Gentile were awarded the NASPSPA Graduate Student Award for International Travel. |