Civic Engagement (Section 50)
Civic Engagement promotes the teaching of and scholarship in civic engagement through sponsorship of civic education and civic research panels and/or short courses. It recognizes quality scholarship and teaching innovation in civic engagement through annual awards. Civic Engagement will facilitate the development of faculty in this field through mentoring.
Founded: 2020
Social: @ApsaCivic (X) @apsacivic.bsky.social (Bluesky)
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| Student | Regular |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
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Section Awards
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 50. Civic Engagement awards to-date »
Established Leader Award
The APSA Civic Engagement Section Established Leader Award recognizes the outstanding and sustained achievements of an individual whose career commitment to civic engagement is marked by a consistent record of leadership in teaching, scholarship, and/or service to relevant communities. Deadline: April 15, 2026
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Trantham | Saint Leo University | austin.trantham@saintleo.edu |
| TBA | ||
| TBA |
Outstanding Civic Engagement Project
This award recognizes a project led by an individual or team of individuals that serves to enhance and cultivate enduring student commitment to democratic engagement. Deadline: April 15, 2026
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Trantham | Saint Leo University | austin.trantham@saintleo.edu |
| TBA | ||
| TBA | ||
| TBA |
Emerging Scholar
The Emerging Scholar Award honors an individual within five years of earning their terminal degree who is making notable contributions in the teaching and/or research of civic engagement and whose career to date demonstrates unusual promise in this area. Deadline: April 15, 2026
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Trantham | Saint Leo University | austin.trantham@saintleo.edu |
| TBA | ||
| TBA | ||
| TBA |
Best Paper
The Best Paper Award recognizes the Best Paper presented at a Civic Engagement panel at the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting. Deadline: April 15, 2026
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Trantham | Saint Leo University | austin.trantham@saintleo.edu |
| TBA |