At its last meeting The American Psychiatric Association bestowed honors on three renowned psychoanalysts. Miss Freud was recipient of a Distinguished Service Award, given to members whose distinguished careers have ennobled the profession of psychiatry. Drs. Eveoleen Rexford and Eleanor Pavenstedt were joint recipients of the Agnes Purcell McGavin Award established to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the prevention of mental disorders in children. The Newsletter joins the Officers and Members of the Association in offering warmest congratulations to our esteemed colleagues.