The Walter Beach Award
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The Walter Beach Award is given annually by NCAPSA to a political scientist who has made “a substantial contribution to strengthen the relationship between political science and public service.” Since 1977, the Beach Award has been given to remarkable political scientists who enhance our understanding of political life and bridge the gap between the worlds of learning and governing. The award is presented at NCAPSA’s Annual Business Meeting in October.
2024 AwardThe recipient of the 2024 Walter Beach Award is Ryan T. Moore (American University).
About Walter BeachWalter E. Beach was a co-founder, benefactor, and former Secretary and Treasurer of NCAPSA. Beach worked at the DC headquarters of the American Political Science Association from 1965 to 1980, serving in roles including Assistant Director of APSA, Editor of the journal PS and Director of the Congressional Fellowship Program. He was also heavily involved in organizing the Committees on the Status of Women, Blacks, and Chicanos in the Profession, and in developing APSA's international programs.
Past Recipients of the Walter Beach AwardMichael Brintnall – 2023
John Sides – 2022 Sarah Binder – 2021 Elizabeth Bennion and Richard Davis – 2020 Frances Lee – 2019 Kathleen Hicks – 2018 Hal Wolman – 2017 Judith Feder – 2016 Jeffrey Biggs – 2015 George Kundanis – 2014 Walter Oleszek – 2013 I.M. ‘Mac’ Destler – 2012 Louis Fisher – 2011 James A. Thurber – 2010 Richard P. Nathan – 2009 Lee Sigelman – 2008 Nolan E. Jones – 2007 Paul S. Herrnson – 2006 Ronald Walters – 2005 Patricia S. Florestano – 2004 Paul Wellstone – 2002 Lee Fritschler – 2001 Robert L. Gallucci – 2000 Thomas E. Mann – 1999 Norman J. Ornstein – 1998 David R. Obey – 1997 Elaine C. Kamarck – 1996 Stephen Horn – 1995 William A. Galston – 1994 Vincent J. Brown – 1993 David Price – 1992 James L. Sundquist – 1991 Jeane J. Kirkpatrick – 1990 Max M. Kampleman – 1989 Howard R. Penniman – 1988 Richard M. Scammon – 1987 Mark W. Cannon – 1986 Parris N. Glendening – 1985 Austin Ranney – 1984 Elmer B. Staats – 1983 Charles L. Clapp – 1982 Evron M. Kirkpatrick – 1981 Donna E. Shalala – 1980 Alan K. (Scotty) Campbell – 1979 Francis O. Wilcox – 1978 Ernest S. Griffith – 1977 NCAPSA will accept nominations for the 2025 award before the annual business meeting held at APSA offices where it will be announced. |
Above: The American Political Science Association, the fiscal sponsor of NCAPSA.
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