The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its prestigious awards, the Donald C. Stone Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement and Well-Being of IASIA and the O.P. Dwivedi Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Public Administration and Public Policy Worldwide, for 2025.
Nominations Process
Members are invited to nominate individuals for these esteemed awards by submitting their nominations via email to Mr. Cesar Alfonzo, IASIA Executive Secretary, at c.alfonzo@iias-iisa.org, with a copy to awards@iias-iisa.org
All nomination materials must be submitted by February 20th, 2025, at 12:00 AM (Brussels time).
Donald C. Stone Award
This award honors the legacy of Donald C. Stone, a founding member of IASIA, and recognizes exceptional contributions to the organization. It is awarded to an international scholar and/or practitioner affiliated with or retired from an IASIA member institution. Nominations can be submitted by IASIA members, including the IASIA Board of Management, but self-nominations are not accepted.
O.P. Dwivedi Award
This award recognizes the outstanding global contributions of Onkar Prasad Dwivedi to public administration and public policy. It is presented to an international public administration scholar or practitioner with a significant global impact and reputation in the field. Like the Donald C. Stone Award, nominations must come from IASIA members, including the IASIA Board of Management. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Call to Action
IASIA encourages its members to seize this opportunity to celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to both the field of public administration and the association's well-being.
About IASIA
The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is a global organization committed to advancing excellence in public administration and governance through research, education, and practice. IASIA offers a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to collaborate on addressing contemporary challenges in public administration.
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