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UAA award recipients
UAA award recipients
UAA award recipients

Annually, UAA recognizes the work of students and scholars through the awards listed below. Detailed award descriptions, eligibility guidelines, submission instructions, benefits, and prior winners can be accessed through the links below.

2025-26 Timeline

  • Late-August – Submission forms will be available
  • 9/26/25 – Final deadline to submit a nomination for the Best Book in Urban Affairs Award
  • 10/17/25 – Final deadline to submit a nomination for all other awards
  • 1/30/26 – Committee decisions are due to the UAA Executive Office
    • 2/13/26 – Award recipients will be notified privately.
  • Week of 3/2/26 – Public announcement of the award recipients via the UAA website and social media channels. The announcements will roll out over the course of the week. 
  • 4/29/26 – Awards & Recognition Program at the UAA Conference