David Wechsler Memorial Award

The David Wechsler Memorial Award is a recognition given by the American Psychological Association to honor outstanding contributions in the field of intelligence testing and assessment. Named after David Wechsler, a pioneering psychologist known for creating widely used intelligence tests, the award acknowledges individuals who have advanced understanding, research, or clinical practice related to cognitive assessment. It celebrates excellence and innovation in evaluating human intelligence, supporting efforts to improve testing methods and their application in educational, clinical, or research settings.