Saitz Award Nomination



The Richard Saitz Outstanding Mentorship Award was established to recognize ‘mentorship that moves the field’ by supporting developing scholars in advancing science and ensuring that brief interventions and related research is rigorous and relevant. We are pleased to announce Professor Richard Velleman as the winner of the 2024 Richard Saitz Outstanding Mentorship Award. Professor Velleman is Emeritus Professor of Mental Health Research, University of Bath, United Kingdom (UK); Co-Director, Addictions and related Research Group, Sangath, Goa, India; and Trustee and Treasurer of the Addiction and the Family International Network.  Dr. Velleman has conducted research and supported mentees in developing and testing face to face and digital brief interventions for patients with alcohol use disorders and their families in the United Kingdon and multiple other countries.