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.
10/1/22 – Deadline for all award nominations
1/11/23 – Final committee decisions are due to the UAA Executive Office
1/17/23 – Award recipients will be notified privately
4/17/23-Public announcement of the award recipients at the UAA Conference
Best Conference Paper
Only papers presented at the previous year’s conference and submitted to JUA are eligible
Best Article in the Journal of Urban Affairs
Only articles accepted by JUA and published in the 2022 volume year are eligible
Contribution to the Field of Urban Affairs
Alma H. Young Emerging Scholar
Janet Smith Emerging Activist-Scholar Research Award
Marilyn J. Gittell Activist Scholar Award
