John D. Benjamin Award

The John D. Benjamin, M.D. Award was established by The Denver Institute for Psychoanalysis and the Denver Psychoanalytic Society to commemorate Dr. John D. Benjamin’s lifelong commitment to the advancement of child psychoanalysis and his pioneering interest in child development.
Dr. Benjamin was a psychiatrist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine from 1935 to 1965, and conducted pioneering research in child development in conjunction with the Department of Pediatrics.
This award is given to someone who has demonstrated a commitment to child development and the mental health needs of children. The recipient may be an Institute Faculty member, Society member, or a member of the psychoanalytic community. A cash award of $500 accompanies this honor.