2022-2023 Annual Awards Announced

Elizabeth Hill Public Administrator of the Year

Presented to a non-elected professional administrator who has consistently demonstrated  excellence in public management over a sustained period of time. 

Community Service

Presented to an individual or organization for sustained leadership in addressing public policy
issues or improving life in Northern California.

Grantland Johnson Intergovernmental Cooperation

Presented to an individual or organization that developed and delivered a program or policy
between different levels of government, resulting in greater efficiency.

Government Innovation
Presented to an individual or organization that implemented a new program, policy, or solution
that made a significant improvement in public service delivery or performance.

Chester A. Newland Academic Excellence
Presented to a college student, teacher, administrator, or organization that has demonstrated 
scholarship and leadership in public administration or a closely related field of study, or that 
has made a noteworthy contribution to the education of public administrators.

Rising Star
Presented to a public professional, teacher, or researcher, 35 years of age or younger,
who has made noteworthy contributions to effective government or academia in the
early stages of a promising career.
 

Ross Clayton Lifetime Distinguished Public Service
Presented to an individual for especially meritorious service in the field of public administration
over the course of a lifetime.

For questions, email: SacramentoASPA@gmail.com