The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is excited to announce the Call for Nominations for two distinguished 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 in the World.
Nominations Process: Nominate individuals for these esteemed awards by submitting nominations via email to Mr. Cesar Alfonzo, IASIA Executive Secretary, at c.alfonzo@iias-iisa.org with a copy to awards@iias-iisa.org.
Deadline for Submissions: All nominating materials must be submitted by December 31st, 2023, 12.00 am (Brussels time).
Donald C. Stone Award: This award pays homage to the exceptional leadership and dedicated service of Donald C. Stone, a founding father of IASIA. It recognizes outstanding contributions to the organization and is presented to an exceptional international scholar and/or practitioner affiliated with or retired from an IASIA member institution. Nominations are invited from IASIA members, including members of the IASIA Board of Management. Self-nominations are not accepted.
O.P. Dwivedi Award: Honoring the long-dedicated service of Onkar Prasad Dwivedi, this award recognizes outstanding contributions to the global advancement of public administration and public policy. The O.P. Dwivedi Award is presented to an outstanding international public administration scholar or practitioner with a global impact and reputation on PA development, demonstrably affiliated with IASIA. Nominations are invited from IASIA members, including members of the IASIA Board of Management. Self-nominations are not accepted.
IASIA encourages its members to actively participate in this opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions made by individuals to the field of public administration and the well-being of the association.
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The International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) is a global organization dedicated to promoting excellence in public administration and governance through research, education, and practice. IASIA provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration to address contemporary challenges in the field.
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