Programs

Learn, connect and be recognized

Fellowships, awards, events and professional development.

Annual Conference


ASPA's Annual Conference is the premier gathering of public administration professionals — bringing together 1,300+ practitioners, scholars and students for three days of sessions, networking and field-wide dialogue.

Learn about the 2027 conference →

Webinars


ASPA's year-round professional development catalog offers a variety of webinar topics covering public finance, human resources, performance management, ethics, crisis management, social equity and more. Events are available live and on demand (members-only), making it easy to fit executive education into a busy schedule.

Browse the e-learning catalog →

Founders' Fellows Program


"The mentorship I received through Founders' Fellows shaped the first decade of my career in federal service."
— Program alumna, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

ASPA's flagship mentorship program connects emerging public administration professionals with senior leaders across government, academia and nonprofits.

Learn about Founders' Fellows →

Awards & Honors


ASPA recognizes excellence in public administration practice and scholarship through a distinguished portfolio of national awards and honors. Each year, ASPA celebrates outstanding contributions to the field — from landmark research and teaching to lifetime achievement and public service.

Charles Levine Memorial Award
Outstanding contributions to public administration education
Louis Brownlow Award
Best article published in Public Administration Review
Gloria Hobson Nordin Award
Advancing social equity in public service
Donald C. Stone Award
Excellence in professional development
View all national awards →