Awards and Recognition

Annual Meeting Program Awards

The Carolyn B. Dexter and William H. Newman Awards are All-Academy honors chosen through an inclusive nomination process and dedicated award committees. Each Academy Division or Interest Group Program Chair nominates one accepted paper for consideration by the respective award committee. The committees then review the nominated papers and select the award recipients.

Questions about these awards? Contact the Annual Meeting Program Awards Committee.

Carolyn B. Dexter Award for Best International Paper

Nominations for the 2025 award have closed. The 2026 nomination window opens in early 2026. You can find general award criteria and nomination guidelines below. Check back soon for updates.

William H. Newman Award for Best Paper Based on a Dissertation

The nomination period for the 2025 award is closed. The 2026 nomination window will open in early 2026. General award criteria and nomination guidelines are available below. Please check back for updates.

Click here to view past award honorees.