AAPOR Award Nomination Information/Process

SCOPE:
The AAPOR Award for Exceptionally Distinguished Achievement is the Association's lifetime achievement award. It is given for outstanding contributions to the field of public opinion research. Contributions include but are not limited to: advances in theory, empirical research and methods; improvements in ethical standards; and promotion of understanding among the public, media and/or policy makers.

NOMINATIONS: 
Please nominate a person, group or institution that has made major contributions to our field, has the kind of stature and deserves the kind of recognition represented by the contributions listed above.  To nominate a candidate for the AAPOR Award, please fill out the nomination form. Nominations do not need to be signed, but should include a detailed statement in support of the nomination. 

JURY PROCESS: 
Entries will be evaluated by a committee chaired by AAPOR’s President. The Award is presented at the annual meeting. The Award may not be given every year.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 12, 2018

AWARD RECOGNITION: 
73rd Annual AAPOR Conference
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Denver, Colorado
May 16-19, 2018

2017 AAPOR AWARD WINNER: Peter Miller

INQUIRIES AND NOMINATIONS:
Please submit nominations and any supporting documentation by filling out the nomination form.