MassASPA's Annual Awards

Public Administrator of the Year

The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to an individual who is recognized as an outstanding leader/contributor in their own field, whose contributions have benefited the citizens of Massachusetts, and who has demonstrated long-term support for public service in his/her professional capacity and personal efforts.

Distinguished Citizen of the Year 

The Distinguished Public Administrator Award is presented to an individual who is acknowledged as a results-oriented leader and whose contributions may encompass individual exemplary accomplishment or a long-standing series of achievements in public service.

Keough Scholarship Award

The Keough Award is given in memory of our colleague Paul Keough, who was the MassASPA Chapter Vice President and Acting Regional Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region One, upon his passing in January 1994. MassASPA established the Keough Award through the generosity of Paul’s friends and colleagues. The Keough Award has subsequently become one of the centerpieces of our Annual Meeting and serves an important role in MassASPA’s mission. 

Support the Keough Award Fund

This important program can only be sustained via your continued support. Your contribution will honor a fine public servant and support new public administrators. The Keough Award provides a way for our organization to encourage intelligent and energetic people to join our profession. If you are interested in contributing, please forward your tax deductible contribution to:

MassASPA Keough Award Fund
18 Francis Street, #3
Boston, MA 02115

Checks should be made out to the MassASPA Keough Award Fund C/O MassASPA.