Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis

Submissions for this award are now closed.
Please check back in the fall for next year's call for nominations.

The Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis Award recognizes outstanding impact on agricultural and related policy, based on sound foundations in economic theory, in the tradition of Bruce Gardner. Policy issues are interpreted in their broadest sense. They may relate to either a national or international situation. Their focus may be but not at all necessarily on such issues as price and income policy, environment and land use issues, local government, rural poverty, community development problems. The purpose of the Award is to encourage sound economic analysis of public policy issues that provides timely and relevant information for more effective public policy and program discussions. The award is intended to focus attention on important efforts in research, education, or public service, which facilitate the policy process and improve public performance and understanding. A maximum of one award is given annually. The award will carry a cash prize of $1,500 and plaque of recognition financed by the Bruce Gardner Memorial Special Purpose Fund of the AAEA Trust.

Nominations may be submitted by individuals, groups, or institutions. In addition, the Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis Award Subcommittee is encouraged to generate nominations to assure that all outstanding policy contributions are considered. An individual nominated for the award, or at least one individual in the case of a group nomination, must be an AAEA member. Winners will be selected on the basis of supporting materials showing major contributions within the previous five years. Re-nominations are invited provided the supporting materials are updated. Each nomination must complete the online Award Nomination form and submit a nomination statement (maximum of three single-spaced pages) accompanied by documentary evidence supporting the nominee's contributions to the understanding of public policy and related impact on the development of public policy. Efforts of an individual or group of individuals may be nominated. In groups, the name and contribution of each person must be identified in the nomination. The nomination statement shall be submitted in electronic PDF form to the subcommittee chair. Documentary evidence can be submitted in electronic or hard copy form, with electronic form preferred. If in hard copy form, seven copies of documentary evidence shall be submitted. Return of the material submitted is not customary but can be requested.

Please complete the online Award Nomination Form and submit all nomination packet materials as instructed above to:

Bruce A. McCarl
Texas A&M University
Department of Agricultural Economics
TAMU 2124
College Station, TX 77843-2124
brucemccarl@gmail.com

If you have any questions about your nomination, or the nomination process, please contact the AAEA Business Office.