ASPA GCC

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 Cider 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 Cider 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 Cider 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 Cider 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 Cider 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.

10/24/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Outstanding Public Service Awards!

We had the privilege of honoring both our 2020 and 2024 award recipients for their incredible contributions to public service. Your dedication and hard work inspire us to strive for excellence in our communities.

Finally, a special thanks to our board members, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make the event such a success.

Stay tuned for more exciting events and initiatives ahead!

10/12/2024

Today we want to congratulate the 2020 winners of the Outstanding Public Service Awards! This may seem odd -- the four-year gap -- but these individuals and initiatives were selected for awards in early 2020. Unfortunately, an awards event could not be held due to the COVID pandemic, and then the American Society for Public Administration's Greater Cincinnati Chapter (ASPA-GCC) went dormant for few years.

As mentioned before, a group of public-service professionals in our region recently decided to re-energize ASPA-GCC with one focus being to re-launch the awards program. In doing so, the group wanted to give the 2020 winners the recognition they deserve, even though it's been four years and they've experienced changes including new jobs and a retirement. ... They're still outstanding!

The Outstanding Public Service Awards event will celebrate award winners from 2020 and 2024, while creating an opportunity for public-service professionals and students to network across sectors, policy areas, communities, etc. It will take place on Tuesday, October 22, from 6 to 8 pm, at Northwood Cider Company. For additional information and/or to RSVP, please send a message to [email protected].

10/12/2024

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Outstanding Public Service Awards! We will celebrate the 2024 winners at a FREE and fun event on Tuesday, October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northwood Cider Company. (The 2020 winners will also be recognized that evening) For additional information and/or to RSVP, please send a message to [email protected].

10/04/2024

The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is pleased to present a webinar: "A Tale of Two Cities: Two Cities’ Application of Performance Management", in partnership with its Center for Accountability and Performance.

This free online discussion will examine how two cities have employed performance management techniques. It will take place on Wednesday, October 9, at 1 p.m. EDT.

About the Webinar:

Many cities and municipalities have made the commitment to embark upon the journey toward accountability in the performance of their governance, management and public service responsibilities. The commitment and ex*****on of these responsibilities have taken form in such areas as: budgeting, strategic planning and service delivery, as well as others. We see this activity in cities and towns of all sizes. The leadership that local officials and professional staff have displayed to make these efforts sustainable over time and across administrations is commendable.

This webinar will provide an expert look at the experiences, lessons and hope for sustained accountability and performance in two communities: Chattanooga, Tennessee and Dallas, Texas. In particular, we’ll explore the journeys of the Office of Open Data and Performance Management in Chattanooga and the office of Budget and Management Services in Dallas.

Presenters:

- Daniel Dufour, Director, Open Data and Performance Management, City of Chattanooga
- Toni Samuel, Moderator, Retired, National League of Cities and Board of Directors, Center for Accountability and Performance
- Cecilia Scheu, Assistant Director, City of Dallas, Budget and Management Services

This webinar is free to all who wish to attend—members and nonmembers alike. If you would like to attend please register online at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6759318538038260060