ITAA Awards

ITAA Awards

Honoring the people and work that advance transactional analysis

The International Transactional Analysis Association recognizes major contributions to transactional analysis through a continuing awards program that highlights writing, research, service, humanitarian action, social justice, personal example and lifetime achievement. Beginning in 2026, this page is being updated on the ITAA Platform as the association continues to organize and expand this record.
ITAA Awards

Award winners

ITAA Service Award 2026

Thorsten Geck

Nominated by
Chitra Ravi
Muriel James Living Principles Award 2026

Sailaja Manacha

Nominated by
Chitra Ravi

Past winners

See recipients from other editions and follow the history of how the International Transactional Analysis Association has recognized writing, research, service, humanitarian action, social justice, lived principles and lifetime achievement across the years.
January 2026
February 2026
Marina Rajan Joseph
India
Marina Rajan Joseph
India
Global workshop unites new trainers from Kenya to Croatia
Sixteen analysts from five nations celebrate their TSTA contract qualification.
Sixteen analysts from five nations celebrate their TSTA contract qualification.
Keiko Hoshino
Japan
Keiko Hoshino
Japan
What changes, what endures: Responsibility beyond the here and now
"A Professional Will is more than administrative planning. It is an expression of Respect [...]".
"A Professional Will is more than administrative planning. It is an expression of Respect [...]".
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Answer the call: Serve our community as general secretary
The General Secretary is vital for upholding the association’s core bylaws.
The General Secretary is vital for upholding the association’s core bylaws.
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Vinícius Sgarbe
Brazil
Vinícius Sgarbe
Brazil

New platform integrates author content with member interaction

The editorial core creates a safer, focused space for online conversations.
The editorial core creates a safer, focused space for online conversations.
The editorial core creates a safer, focused space for online conversations.
Marie Eleonore Lind
Sweden
Marie Eleonore Lind
Sweden

Embodied therapy unlocks early script material

Controlled movement helps clients access trauma in a non-threatening way.
Controlled movement helps clients access trauma in a non-threatening way.
Controlled movement helps clients access trauma in a non-threatening way.
Ashley Jack
United Kingdom
Ashley Jack
United Kingdom

Analyst develops new TA concepts from certification

The author sees client behavior as survival, a movement toward or away from light.
The author sees client behavior as survival, a movement toward or away from light.
The author sees client behavior as survival, a movement toward or away from light.
Piotr Jusik
Guatemala
Piotr Jusik
Guatemala

ITAA committee integrates social justice into core TA principles

Webinars on exclusion, race, and privilege challenge the TA community's core views.
Webinars on exclusion, race, and privilege challenge the TA community's core views.
Webinars on exclusion, race, and privilege challenge the TA community's core views.
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Association welcomes 62 new members in recent global intakes

The Nov and Dec cohorts bring a rich variety of new global perspectives.
The Nov and Dec cohorts bring a rich variety of new global perspectives.
The Nov and Dec cohorts bring a rich variety of new global perspectives.
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Sasha Mkhitaryan
Russia
Sasha Mkhitaryan
Russia
Everyday changes reshape identity through the process of grief
Grief is not only for big losses; it is how we integrate new roles and routines daily.
Grief is not only for big losses; it is how we integrate new roles and routines daily.
Hanna Yavorska
Serhii Mordiushenko
Viktoriia Starchenko
Multiple Authors
Ukrainian analysts find strength in ethics during four years of war
The association became a lifeline for a dispersed, traumatized community.
The association became a lifeline for a dispersed, traumatized community.
Jazz Rehal
Laura McCarthy
Multiple Authors
New feminist model challenges how therapists treat gendered trauma
Authors introduce the “Political Parent” to analyze power and coercive control.
Authors introduce the “Political Parent” to analyze power and coercive control.
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Nicole Lenner
Germany
Nicole Lenner
Germany

IBOC announces live exam dates for New Zealand and UK

The 2026-2027 schedule adds in-person events to the two annual online sessions.
The 2026-2027 schedule adds in-person events to the two annual online sessions.
The 2026-2027 schedule adds in-person events to the two annual online sessions.
David Rawson
United Kingdom
David Rawson
United Kingdom

Remembering Jenny Robinson, a 'gentle soul' with fierce resolve

She broke from Jacqui Schiff's “brutal” model to build a kinder community.
She broke from Jacqui Schiff's “brutal” model to build a kinder community.
She broke from Jacqui Schiff's “brutal” model to build a kinder community.
Rosemary Kurian
India
Rosemary Kurian
India

SAATA hosts 26th annual learning event in coastal India

The “Multi-Level Learning” gathering explored the ethics of power and protection.
The “Multi-Level Learning” gathering explored the ethics of power and protection.
The “Multi-Level Learning” gathering explored the ethics of power and protection.
Cholena Mountain
United Kingdom
Cholena Mountain
United Kingdom

Jenny Robinson leaves legacy of safe therapeutic communities

Cholena Mountain honors the pioneer who adapted controversial methods.
Cholena Mountain honors the pioneer who adapted controversial methods.
Cholena Mountain honors the pioneer who adapted controversial methods.
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Respected TSTA Diane Salters retires after distinguished career

Her service spanned from practitioner to board member and association president.
Her service spanned from practitioner to board member and association president.
Her service spanned from practitioner to board member and association president.
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Global community grows with diverse new voices from 15 countries

The association starts 2026 by welcoming professionals from across the globe.
The association starts 2026 by welcoming professionals from across the globe.
The association starts 2026 by welcoming professionals from across the globe.
TAJ Newsroom
TAJ Newsroom

TAJ announces new theme issue on parenthood and the perinatal

The journal is calling for articles; the submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2027.
The journal is calling for articles; the submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2027.
The journal is calling for articles; the submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2027.
TAJ Newsroom
TAJ Newsroom

Readers can now access a key article on AI in TA for free

All are encouraged to read this timely article and share it with colleagues.
All are encouraged to read this timely article and share it with colleagues.
All are encouraged to read this timely article and share it with colleagues.
TAJ Newsroom
TAJ Newsroom

New TAJ issue explores impact of AI and digital life on therapy

Articles examine generative AI, the "artificial third" and digital polarization.
Articles examine generative AI, the "artificial third" and digital polarization.
Articles examine generative AI, the "artificial third" and digital polarization.
TAJ Newsroom
TAJ Newsroom

Watch for your 2025 Transactional Analysis Journal in the mail

Routledge has shipped the hard copies; members should contact publisher if not received.
Routledge has shipped the hard copies; members should contact publisher if not received.
Routledge has shipped the hard copies; members should contact publisher if not received.
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