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Award Committee: Dan Mallinson (djm466@psu.edu), Kristin Taylor (kristin.taylor@wayne.edu), and Annemieke van Den Dool (annemieke.van.den.dool@dukekunshan.edu.cn)

📘 Nominations Open! The Theodore J. Lowi PSJ Best Article Award recognizes an exceptional article published in Policy Studies Journal. 💰 $625 prize | ⏰ Deadline: April 15, 2026 #APSA2026

Please submit nominations to the Award Committee: Charles Shipan (cshipan@umich.edu), Catherine Chen (cchen1@hamilton.edu), and Johanna Hornung (johanna.hornung@unil.ch).

🎓 Honor Outstanding Mentors! Nominate a senior scholar for the Excellence in Mentoring Award, recognizing sustained mentorship and support of emerging political scientists in the field of Public Policy. 💰 $625 prize | ⏰ Deadline: April 15, 2026 #APSA2026

Please submit nominations to the Award Committee: Bruce McDonald (bmcdonal@odu.edu), Jack Mewhirter (jmewhirt@utk.edu), and Jing Zhao (jingzhao09@tsinghua.edu.cn).

📄 Call for Nominations! The Best Paper on Public Policy Award honors the best public policy paper presented at the previous APSA Annual Meeting. 💰 $625 prize | ⏰ Deadline: April 15, 2026 #APSA2026 #PublicPolicy

Please submit nominations to the Award Committee: David Switzer (switzerd@missouri.edu), Xue Gao (xg23d@fsu.edu), and Ian Elliott (Ian.Elliott@glasgow.ac.uk).

It is granted in collaboration with and sponsored by the International Comparative Policy Analysis Forum and the Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis. Following nomination or self-nomination the paper is reviewed by a joint APSA/JCPA adjudication committee.

🌍 Nominations Open! Submit papers for the Best Comparative Policy Paper Award, recognizing outstanding comparative public policy research presented at APSA. 💰 $625 prize + JCPA publication consideration ⏰ Deadline: April 15, 2026 #APSA2026 #PublicPolicy

Please submit nominations to the Award Committee: Deserai Crow (deserai.crow@ucdenver.edu), Martin Gilens (gilens@g.ucla.edu), and Matt Nowlin (matthew.nowlin@uta.edu).

📚 Call for Nominations! The APSA Public Policy Section invites nominations for the Aaron Wildavsky Enduring Contribution Award, honoring a book or article from 20–30 years ago with lasting impact on public policy scholarship. 💰 $625 prize | ⏰ Deadline: April 15, 2026

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A big thank you to Prof. Boris Shor @bshor (from the University of Houston) and Prof. Steven Sylvester @ssylvester82 (from Utah Valley University) for leading these two efforts! 🙌 #APSA #PublicPolicy

Join us at City Tap Logan Square on September 5, 2024, 7-9 PM for the #APSA2024 Public Policy Section Social. Enjoy finger foods, drinks, and networking opportunities with fellow members. 🍻 Location: citytap.com/location/city-…

A few announcements from the APSA Public Policy Section Governing Council concerning the upcoming #APSA conference! 🎉 Introducing the inaugural Graduate Student Travel Grant for #APSA2024 in Philadelphia. Apply by July 15th to support your travel: apsa.secure-platform.com/a/solicitation…

Thank you to all who submitted nominations and participated in the selection process. Your dedication to recognizing excellence in public policy research is truly appreciated. Best regards, APSA Public Policy Section

We will reorganize them at the upcoming APSA Public Policy Section Business Meeting held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:30pm (Venue: Loews Philadelphia Hotel Room: Congress A).

Dear Public Policy Section Members, We are pleased to announce the winners of the APSA Public Policy Section Awards for this year. After careful consideration by our selection committees, we have selected the following recipients: