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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 Award

The recipient of the 2024 Walter Beach Award is Ryan T. Moore (American University). 

​About Walter Beach

Walter 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 Award

Michael Brintnall – 2023 

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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
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Ernest S. Griffith – 1977
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NCAPSA will accept nominations for the 2025 award before the annual business meeting held at APSA offices where it will be announced. 
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​Above: The American Political Science Association, the fiscal sponsor of  NCAPSA. 

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