Suzanne Tsacoumis receives Distinguished Professional Practice Contributions Award at SIOP 2026

The Distinguished Professional Practice Contributions Award recognizes “an individual engaged in the practice of I-O psychology who has developed, refined, and implemented practices, procedures, or methods that have had a major, demonstrable impact on people at work, organizations, and the practice of I-O psychology,” according to SIOP.

Nominees are evaluated on their demonstrated impact on I-O psychology practice and organizations (breadth and depth), their efforts to share knowledge, the significance and longevity of their career contributions, and their standing among peer practitioners.

In the nomination letter, Cheryl Paullin, Ph.D., Chief Scientist at HumRRO, noted that Tsacoumis, who has led HumRRO as CEO since 2018, steered the organization through rapid growth “with a laser focus on bringing the best of science to our clients and broadening the impact of I-O psychology practice.” In addition, Paullin noted: “She has contributed to the practice of I-O psychology through her impact on selection and promotion processes, through her innovations in rich media assessment, and through her mentorship of dozens of I-O psychology practitioners” as well as numerous volunteer roles and speaking engagements.

“I am deeply honored to receive the Distinguished Professional Practice Contributions Award from SIOP,” said Tsacoumis. “Throughout my career at HumRRO, I’ve had the opportunity to work with and learn from amazing colleagues and clients to effect real, positive change. It has been especially rewarding to mentor the next generation of I-O psychologists. I believe our field can contribute measurable impact—not just in our research, but in the lives and careers of the people we serve.”