The American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) announced on February 28, 2026, that Shari Y. Baron, MSN, CNS, CGP, AGPA-DLF, and Karen S. Travis, LCSW, CGP, AGPA-DF, will be awarded Distinguished Fellowship at AGPA Connect 2026 in New York City, taking place March 2–7 at the Sheraton New York Times Square. This highest honor recognizes individuals with the Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) credential who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributions to the field of group psychotherapy through service, mentorship, and professional excellence. Both recipients have shown exceptional dedication to advancing AGPA’s mission, with Baron contributing decades of leadership, board service, and mentorship within the organization, and Travis recognized for her impactful work within AGPA, her affiliate society, and the Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health. The conference, themed “Group Life: Holding Space for Deeper Connection in Complex Times,” is expected to bring together approximately 1,000 group therapists, researchers, and clinicians from around the world to explore effective group therapy practices, reflecting the modality’s growing use due to its effectiveness and cost-efficiency.