ASPA's annual awards program recognizes leaders across public administration practice and scholarship each year. Historical details about each award can be found by clicking the links below.
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2027 ASPA Award Nominations
Nominations are open for awards presented at the 2027 Annual Conference.
Submit a Nomination →General nomination guidelines
While each award category is different, the following materials are generally required:
Biographical details for the nominee
Letters of recommendation
Description of accomplishments confirming the nominee's eligibility and/or why they are deserving
Nominee's CV or resume
References
Connection to ASPA and service to the organization, if appropriate
Those applying or nominating for scholarships should describe the nominee's career goals, value of public service, involvement in ASPA and other awards received.
The Center for Accountability and Performance (CAP) entertains a separate call for nominations for its awards — visit their website for more details. Please contact us with any questions. ASPA Chapters and Sections also administer awards programs for their geographic region or subject area — find out more about Section awards or Chapter awards.
Joint Awards
National Public Service AwardsLearn more →
Rosslyn Kleeman Keeper of the Flame AwardLearn more →
NASPAA/ASPA Distinguished Researcher AwardLearn more →
Charles H. Levine Memorial AwardLearn more →
Chapter & Section Award
Patricia Yearwood Chapter/Section AwardsLearn more →
Student Awards & Scholarships
Walter W. Mode ScholarshipLearn more →
Wallace O. Keene ASPA Conference ScholarshipsLearn more →
ASPA Awards
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Exemplary Practice AwardLearn more →
Nesta M. Gallas AwardLearn more →
John W. Gaston, Jr. AwardLearn more →
Allan Rosenbaum International Public Administration AwardLearn more →
Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity AwardLearn more →
Paul A. Volcker Public Integrity AwardLearn more →
Elmer B. Staats Lifetime Achievement AwardLearn more →
Donald C. Stone Service to ASPA AwardLearn more →
Paul Van Riper Award for Excellence and ServiceLearn more →
Dwight Waldo AwardLearn more →
Stillman Research AwardLearn more →
CAP Awards
Organizational Leadership AwardsLearn more →
Emerging Leaders Award of ExcellenceLearn more →
Harry Hatry Distinguished Performance Management Practice AwardLearn more →
Joseph Wholey Distinguished Scholarship AwardLearn more →
PAR Awards
Laverne Burchfield AwardLearn more →
Louis Brownlow AwardLearn more →
Chester Newland AwardLearn more →
William E. Mosher and Frederick C. Mosher AwardLearn more →