The APSIA Awards is an annual recognition program that celebrates the hard work and innovation in the APSIA community. Each year since 2021, nominations come from the institutions themselves, as well as the broader community. 

In 2024, APSIA received nominations for 13 members and 5 affiliates in 6 countries. Representatives of APSIA institutions evaluated each nominee based on a set of standard criteria.

Impact Award celebrates an APSIA member or affiliate who has contributed to APSIA’s success across the organization over time and helped move our community forward.

Winner: Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs for their many contributions to APSIA’s work with deans/directors, admissions, alumni relations, career services, communications, development, employer outreach, and the public.

Inclusion Award for Community Building celebrates programs/efforts within the last year that bridged different groups and deepened a sense of connection within the community.

Nominees

• American University School of International Service Catalyst for Equity and Impact
• Balsillie School of International Affairs Ska’nikòn:ra: Indigenous Governance and the Future of Leadership
• George Washington University Elliott School of Intl Affairs Generations Dialogue Project - WINNER!
• Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service Future Global Leaders Fellowship
• IE University School of Politics, Economics, & Global Affairs Nepal Transformational Leadership Journey
• IE University School of Politics, Economics, & Global Affairs One Month One Region
• Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced Intl Studies Sobremesa Lunches
• National University of Singapore LKY School of Public Policy Social Inclusion Project
• Texas A&M University Bush School of Govt & Public Service 9th Annual Texas Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
• University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs The Bollinger Trip

More on the Generations Dialogue Project (GDP) - The GDP, supported by the Elliott School of International Affairs with funding from the Hewlett Foundation, recognizes and systematically addresses the anxieties that may prevent younger generations, especially those who are under-represented, from considering, pursuing, and succeeding at careers in American foreign policy. To learn more, please click here.

Innovation Award for Professional Development Programming celebrates new or innovative programming that helped graduate students develop professionally in the fields of international affairs within the last year.

Nominees

• American University School of Intl Service, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced Intl Studies, Princeton University School of Public & Intl Affairs, University of Denver Josef Korbel School of Intl Studies, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public & Intl Affairs International Student Week
• George Washington University Elliott School of Intl Affairs Data Literacy Initiative - WINNER!
• IE University School of Politics, Economics, & Global Affairs Global Affairs Professional Success Training Program 
• IE University School of Politics, Economics, & Global Affairs IE University Model United Nations
• Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced Intl Studies Walmart Global Policy Challenge & Corporate Diplomacy Skills Course
• University of Denver Josef Korbel Sch. of Intl Studies International Student Career Support: A DEIA Approach to Career Services

More on the Data Literacy Initiative - The DLI aims to bridge the gap between data science and traditional analysis in international affairs and public policy, as well as provide current and future policymakers with the modern analytic tools they need to revolutionize policy in information-rich environments. To learn more about the DLI, please click here. To learn more about the DAPP, please click here.

Intersection Award for Linking Theory and Practice celebrates programs/events within the last year that connected current affairs, policymakers’ work, and/or people’s everyday lives to the broader tenets of international relations.

Nominees

• Geneva Graduate Institute Applied Research Projects
• George Mason University Schar School of Policy & Govt PPIA Public Service Weekend
• IE University School of Politics, Economics, & Global Affairs Global Affairs Summer Development Research Programs 
• Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy & Intl Relations United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program
• University of Georgia School of Public & Intl Affairs GLOBIS Human Rights Research & Education- WINNER! 
• University of Trento School of Intl Studies Challenge-Based Learning: International Law Against Gender-Based Violence

More on the GLOBIS Human Rights Research & Education program - GLOBIS Human Rights Research & Education connects academics and students with human rights practitioners (NGOs and other partners in the international human rights community) worldwide. Together, this global collaboration produces human rights data that are both academically rigorous and useful and accessible for policymakers and practitioners. To learn more about GLOBIS, please click here.

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