OPSA Awards
Recognizing excellence in the
profession of political science and service to the Oklahoma Political Science
Association (OPSA) is one of the most important activities we engage in as an Association. To this end, the Association has established a number of awards
covering such areas as teaching, scholarly activities, papers, and other career
achievements. As indicated by the list of previous award recipients, OPSA has been presenting these awards at its Association's Annual Conference since 1994. Through the years these awards have played an
important role in the scholarship and careers of their recipients.
Descriptions and Nomination
Information
For a more detailed description of the OPSA Awards, see the table below. To learn more about the nomination process and the relevant guidelines, please download the Award Nomination Form and Guidelines by clicking here.
| Award |
Description
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| Teacher of the Year |
Honors
current instructional faculty of any institutions of higher education in
Oklahoma who display exemplary skills in teaching political science classes.
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| Scholar of the Year |
Honors a
person in Oklahoma who has made significant scholarly contributions to political
science.
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| Best Graduate Paper |
Honors a graduate
student who has written the best paper as
determined by the OPSA Award Committee.
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| Best Undergraduate Paper |
Honors an undergraduate
student who has written the best paper as determined by the OPSA Award
Committee.
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| Lifetime Achievement |
Honors
individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the
Association in terms of leadership, research, and mentorship.
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| Saundra Mace Service Award |
Honors
support staff persons for excellence in job performance, attitude, and
commitment.
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