ASPA GCC

09/15/2026

Announcing Our 2026 Outstanding Public Service Award Winners!

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2026 Outstanding Public Service Awards, recognizing exemplary leadership, innovation, and outcomes in government, nonprofit, and related organizations in the region. The awards celebrate individuals and initiatives that demonstrate excellence in serving the public and strengthening their communities. Recipients will be recognized during the 2026 Outstanding Public Service Awards Celebration on Wednesday, September 23 at SparkHaus in Covington, KY....

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2026 Outstanding Public Service Awards, recognizing exemplary leadership, innovation, and outcomes in government, nonprofit, and related organizati…

07/24/2026

Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Outstanding Public Service Awards and Save the Date to Celebrate the Winners!

Every day, public-service professionals and students throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region work to strengthen their communities, improve the delivery of essential services, support residents, and develop innovative programs and initiatives to address complex challenges. Each year, the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA-GCC) recognizes these individuals, programs, and initiatives through its Outstanding Public Service Awards....

Every day, public-service professionals and students throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region work to strengthen their communities, improve the delivery of essential services,…

02/16/2026

Join us for the MPA Spring Banquet on Thursday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. in HE 102 as we celebrate our 2026 MPA award recipients, Pi Alpha Alpha inductees, and graduating students. All MPA students, prospective students, alumni, and friends are welcome at this FREE event!

Our two Outstanding Alumni Award winners – David Caudill (U.S. Department of State) and Holly Kelly (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development) – will discuss their lengthy careers in the federal government, working in different policy areas and across various administrations.

RSVP: [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

09/15/2025

Congratulations to the recipients of this year's Outstanding Public Service Awards - Paula Brehm-Heeger, Shamima Ahmed, Edwin King, Kim Serra, Carrie Harms, Emily North, Rob Shepherd, Nancy Spears, Lucy Burns, Porcha Hope, Northern Kentucky Entrepreneur Fund, Appointed Civic Leadership Academy, and Colerain Township Fire & EMS!

We will celebrate the 2025 recipients at a FREE and fun event on Tuesday, September 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northwood C***r Company.

For additional information and/or to RSVP, please send a message to [email protected].

09/06/2025

Join us in recognizing the best and brightest in our region! The 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 will take place on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎, 𝟔-𝟖 𝐩.𝐦. at Northwood C***r Company.

Our awards program supported by the Murray & Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation and the NKU Master of Public Administration program.

Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments and connecting with public-service professionals in our region, and enjoying a taco bar and refreshments. To RSVP and ask questions, please contact Missy Gish at [email protected].

08/28/2025

TWO MORE DAYS TO NOMINATE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS AND INITIATIVES!

We are accepting online nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Public Service Awards through Friday, August 29 at 11:59 pm: http://bit.ly/45AoQgC. Please consider submitting one or more nominations, and save the date for the FREE awards celebration on Tuesday, September 30 (6-8 pm) at Northwood C***r Company.

There are seven categories of awards: 1) Career Achievement; 2) Individual Contributor/Mid-Careerist; 3) Young Professional/Early Careerist; 4) Support Services; 5) Student; 6) Public Service Initiative; and 7) Public Service Innovation. (Visit the website for brief descriptions.) More than one nominee may be selected for an award in each category; that is, there is not a limit of one award per category.

08/25/2025

Reminder! Don't forget to submit your nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Public Service Awards. Nominations will be accepted through this Friday (August 29th)! More information at the link below.

The American Society for Public Administration's Greater Cincinnati Chapter (ASPA-GCC) is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Public Service Awards at: http://bit.ly/45AoQgC. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 29th, at 11:59 p.m. An awards celebration will be held on the evening of Tuesday, September 30th, at Northwood C***r Co.

Please consider submitting one or more nominations for public-service professionals and/or initiatives in our region that deserve to be recognized. There are seven categories of awards: 1) Career Achievement; 2) Individual Contributor/Mid-Careerist; 3) Young Professional/Early Careerist; 4) Support Services; 5) Student; 6) Public Service Initiative; and 7) Public Service Innovation. (Visit the website for brief descriptions.) More than one nominee may be selected for an award in each category; that is, there is not a limit of one award per category.

Also, please consider following ASPA-GCC on its social media platforms for direct updates on the Outstanding Public Service Awards and other activities.

Facebook: https://bit.ly/aspagcc
LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gQtHMaFG

08/14/2025

The American Society for Public Administration's Greater Cincinnati Chapter (ASPA-GCC) is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Public Service Awards at: http://bit.ly/45AoQgC. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 29th, at 11:59 p.m. An awards celebration will be held on the evening of Tuesday, September 30th, at Northwood C***r Co.

Please consider submitting one or more nominations for public-service professionals and/or initiatives in our region that deserve to be recognized. There are seven categories of awards: 1) Career Achievement; 2) Individual Contributor/Mid-Careerist; 3) Young Professional/Early Careerist; 4) Support Services; 5) Student; 6) Public Service Initiative; and 7) Public Service Innovation. (Visit the website for brief descriptions.) More than one nominee may be selected for an award in each category; that is, there is not a limit of one award per category.

Also, please consider following ASPA-GCC on its social media platforms for direct updates on the Outstanding Public Service Awards and other activities.

Facebook: https://bit.ly/aspagcc
LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gQtHMaFG

12/19/2024

We would like to hear from those who attended our Outstanding Public Service Awards (including nominators, nominees, winners, judges, and/or event attendees). As you may know, the American Society for Public Administration's Greater Cincinnati Chapter (ASPA-GCC) brought back the awards program after a four-year hiatus, and we are seeking input to make improvements in 2025.

We'd appreciate getting feedback from participants about the awards program and/or event! Please take 3 minutes to complete this anonymous online survey by Tuesday, December 31: https://bit.ly/OutstandingPublicServiceAwards.

Thank you for your consideration! If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Dr. Julie Olberding at [email protected].

11/05/2024

Election Day is here! Every vote counts and helps shape our communities. So, take a few minutes today to make your voice heard and make a difference.