Reflecting the Association’s global mission and values, the IASIA awards highlight outstanding accomplishments in research, education, institutional development, public service, and service to the international public administration community. By recognizing excellence across diverse regions and professional fields, IASIA seeks to inspire future generations of scholars, practitioners, educators, and public leaders while promoting the highest standards of governance and public administration worldwide.
The Donald C. Stone Award, established by the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) in 2012, honors exemplary contributions to the advancement and well-being of IASIA. The award is named after Donald C. Stone (1903–1995), a prominent U.S. statesman and international policy advisor known for applying scientific management principles to government institutions.
Donald C. Stone born on June 17, 1903, in Cleveland, Ohio. He significantly influenced U.S. and global policy during the Depression and WWII. He co-founded the Public Administration Service, helped create the American Public Works Administration, and contributed to drafting the UN and UNESCO charters.
Stone played a key role in implementing the Marshall Plan and worked with various U.S. agencies. As IASIA's founding president, his contributions are honored through an award bearing his name.
Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement and Well-Being of IASIA
The award pays tribute to the contribution of Donald C. Stone, a founding father of IASIA, for his leadership and his long-dedicated service to IASIA and to acknowledge his outstanding contributions to the organization.
The IASIA OP Dwivedi Award, established by the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) in 2008, honors outstanding contributions to global public administration. This award is part of the lasting legacy of Onkar Prasad Dwivedi (1937–2013), a respected scholar and public servant.
Onkar Prasad Dwivedi, originally from Uttar Pradesh, India, moved to Canada in 1963 and earned a doctorate in political science from Queen's University. He joined the University of Guelph in 1967, where he became a University Professor Emeritus. A prolific scholar, he published over 30 books and 100 articles on environmental policy and public sector ethics. He served as president of the Canadian Political Science Association, Vice President of IASIA, and held public service roles, including on Ontario's Environmental Assessment Board. Honored with the Order of Canada and as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, he also founded a free eye hospital in India. His legacy is honored through the OP Dwivedi Award in public administration.
Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Public Administration and Public Policy in the World
The award pays tribute to the contribution of O.P. Dwivedi for his long-dedicated service to IASIA and to acknowledge his outstanding contributions to the advancement of public administration and public policy in the world.