Section awards are presented during the APSA annual meeting awards ceremony. To learn more about any award listed, contact the award committee chair for the award.

All section 01. Federalism & Intergovernmental Relations awards to-date »

Martha Derthick Book Award

The Martha Derthick Book Award is conferred for the best book published at least 10 years ago that has made a lasting contribution to the study of federalism and intergovernmental relations. Deadline for nominations: April 1, 2027

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Deil S. Wright Best Paper Award

The Deil S. Wright Best Paper Award is conferred for the best paper in the field of federalism and intergovernmental relations presented at the previous year’s annual meeting of the APSA. Deadline for nominations: April 1, 2027

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Daniel Elazar Distinguished Federalism Scholar Award

The Daniel Elazar Distinguished Federalism Scholar Award recognizes distinguished scholarly contributions to the study of federalism and intergovernmental relations. Deadline for nominations:  April 1, 2027

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John Kincaid Best Article Award

The John Kincaid Best Article Award is conferred on the author(s) of the best article published in Publius: The Journal of Federalism in the previous year. Deadline for nominations: April 1, 2027

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Robert Agranoff Award for Federalism Public Engagement

The Robert Agranoff Award for Federalism Public Engagement recognizes significant civic or community engagement by a federalism scholar, merging knowledge and practice to have an impact outside of the academy.  An award is made every other year.

Deadline for nominations: April 1, 2027

Award Committee

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