NEW HAVEN -- June 16, 2023 -- Katherine G. "Kiki" Kennedy, M.D., of New Haven this week received the Connecticut Psychiatric Society's Service to CPS Award.

Kennedy, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine and Chair of the Council on Advocacy and Government Relations for the American Psychiatric Association was recognized for her substantive advocacy work on the society's behalf. New CPS President Tichianaa Armah presented the award to Kennedy at the society's Annual Meeting on Tuesday at the New Haven Lawn Club. 

In memory of Cornelis Boelhouwer, M.D., the Service To CPS award is presented to a CPS member who has made significant contributions to CPS that brings credit and honor to the organization and whose actions best exemplify the ideals of CPS.  

View other CPS award winners through the years here

ABOUT CPS: The Connecticut Psychiatric Society is a 600-member District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association.  CPS, the voice and conscience of psychiatry in Connecticut, works to ensure access to humane care and effective treatment for people with mental illnesses. It also advocates for an environment where quality psychiatric care is available for all who need it.

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