This award pays tribute to an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions to responsible conduct in public service. The award is presented to an individual or organization that represents any domain of public service, local, state, national, international government or nonprofit; and presents evidence of accomplishing, or causing to accomplish, significant programs or projects benefiting the general public.

Please note that this award is not related to ASPA's journal of the same name. ASPA is grateful to the Volcker Alliance for supporting the Public Integrity Award in honor of Paul Volcker and his achievements on behalf of public service.