IPA Awards for Research in Psychogeriatrics
The IPA Awards for Research in Psychogeriatrics will be presented during the 25th Anniversary Silver Congress in Osaka. Established in 1989 for the best original unpublished research in Psychogeriatrics, the IPA Awards have encouraged the pursuit of relevant and important research efforts. Awards have been given for currently acknowledged, groundbreaking work that has benefited health care professions worldwide. Past award winners include many scientists who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field.

Awards will be granted solely on the merit of the research presented. Junior researchers from all cultures and nations are encouraged to apply. Three awardees will receive economy airfare, accommodations, and registration to the 25th Anniversary Congress, Osaka, 14-18 October 2007.

Award-winning papers will be presented at the Congress and will be published in IPA's official journal, International Psychogeriatrics. The deadline for submissions is 31 May 2007. For more information, please visit the IPA website at www.ipa-online.org or send an email to researchawards@ipa-online.org.

The Luigi Amaducci Memorial Award
Created to honor the outstanding neurologist and internationally known researcher, Luigi Amaducci (1932-1998), the Award recognizes a physician, researcher or clinician whose research in neuroscience, particularly in neurodegenerative disorders, has contributed to notable advancements leading to a greater understanding of a therapeutic area, the establishment of diagnostic criteria and/or the development of a novel therapeutic strategy.  The recipient presents at the Congress and the paper is published in the International Psychogeriatrics, IPA's journal. 

IPA Recognition Award for Service to the Field of Psychogeriatrics
This award honors those healthcare professionals who have contributed greatly to the field of Psychogeriatrics. The 2005 recipients of this award are:

Lars Gustafson, Sweden
Dilip Jeste, United States
Bengt Winblad, Sweden

Previous recipients are listed on IPA's website at www.ipa-online.org

Service to IPA Award
This award is given to a person who has contributed greatly to the growth, development and activities of IPA. The 2005 recipient of this award is:

Alistair Burns, United Kingdom