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The Society is proud to confer
this award each year, named in honour of Fred
Yates. The prize will be awarded at the annual
SSA Symposium to a researcher who is in the early
or mid part of her or his career who has made
a significant and specific contribution to the
addictions field in recent years. The recipient
of the prize will receive a cheque for £2,000
and a certificate which includes the words 'for
a significant contribution to the work of the
addictions field'. The recipient will be invited
to present their research at that year's Symposium,
for which their attendance expenses will be reimbursed,
subject to a maximum of £500.
Nominees must:
- be a member of the Society
- be nominated by a member of
the Society
- be in the early stages of their
research career, no more than 5 years since
attaining a graduate or post-graduate qualification
- be an active researcher in the
field of addiction
- have one or more publications
(or manuscripts accepted for publication) in
the previous 12 months, and a minimum of 2 publications
in the previous 5 years
- have demonstrated enthusiasm
and potential future leadership. This may be
through developing a novel programme of work
or contributing to new or improved clinical
practice or an enhanced understanding of addiction
Nominations from Society members
are to be received by the end of January. Nominations
should have a nominator and the above-specified
supporting information, outlining how the nominee
meets the selection criteria. A selection panel
of three individuals is appointed each year from
the Society's Executive Council. Please use one
additional sheet (maximum) if necessary. If possible,
please also attach the nominee’s CV.
Nomination forms are available here.
You can make a nomination online
here here.
 Fred
Yates made a significant contribution to addiction
studies, particularly with respect to the evaluation
of alcohol treatment services and the various
applications of computing in our field. After
obtaining an Honours degree in Psychology at the
University of Newcastle upon Tyne and a PhD at
the University of Birmingham, in 1975 Fred joined
the Alcoholism Rehabilitation Research Group in
Birmingham under the directorship of Dr Hugh Norris.
In 1981 he became a research psychologist in the
University Department of Psychiatry in Newcastle
where he worked closely with Dr Anthony Thorley
and other colleagues. This was followed by a spell
from 1985-88 as Research Officer for the Turning
Point Organization, following which Fred established
his own research agency (ASSES: Action from Scientific
Service Evaluation Studies) to provide computer
support for the voluntary sector at below commercial
rates, to carry out commissioned research and
to develop research interest in therapeutic computer
applications. Of his many publications, probably
the best known concern his analysis of 'the use
made of treatment' by clients of alcohol problems
agencies and his epidemiological and preventive
work for the Health Education Council on drinking
in two north-east towns. Fred sadly passed away
after a short illness at South Cleveland Hospital
on 21 November 1996 at the age of 46. Although
tragically incomplete, his work will have made
a lasting impression on the field and an important
contribution to the welfare of those with alcohol
and drug problems.
Fred was the kindest and
gentlest of men and he was widely liked and respected
as a result. He managed to combine a sharp intelligence
with a genuine humanity and warmth of personality
and the Society is therefore delighted and honoured
to give an award bearing his name.
Dr Nick Heather, Northumbria
University
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