Vancouver Sun Columnist Dr. Jennnifer Newman Wins Award

November 28, 2008, Vancouver BC - Vancouver Sun columnist and registered psychologist Dr. Jennifer Newman has won the Park O. Davidson "Practice of the Profession" Award for her contributions to the practice of psychology in British Columbia.

Dr. Newman received her award at a ceremony in Vancouver Friday evening.

The award is given by the British Columbia Psychological Association and recognizes significant and distinguished contributions to the practice of the profession in the province.

Dr. Newman served as Chair fo the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards from 2004 to 2007. The awards recognize workplaces whose culture, policies and practices enbrace psychological health. British Columbia was the first Canadian province to host the award program.

"Dr. Newman deserves considerable credit for this accomplishment, achieved through her dauntless enthusiasm, collaborative spirit and ceaseless hard work," said Dr. Merv Gilbert, a Vancouver psychologist and current chair of the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards, who presented her with the award Friday.

Dr. Newman, together with business partner Dr. Darryl Grigg, has been writing columns for the Sun on a range of workplace issues since 2001. She and Dr. Grigg are also partners in Newman & Grigg Psychological and Consulting Services, which provides consultation to a range of corporate clients. Services include leadership training and coaching, and team development.

Dr. Newman is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, where she received a PhD in counselling psychology.

She has published articles in professional and lay publications, including her regular column in the Saturday Sun. She also serves as vice-chair of the board of the RainCity Housing and Support Society, which provides housing to Vancouver's homeless.