AWARDS

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Each year the SECoPA board of directors invites nominations for its six regular award programs. Three of these awards recognize academic quality of the written work presented at the conference, and three recognize significant professional contributions to the field. Descriptions and requirements for each award are provided below, along with the name and contact information for the individual chairing each award committee.

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Professional and Academic Awards
Senator Peter B. Boorsma Award
Kathryn E. Hensley Award for Distinguished Practice

Donato J. Pugliese Award

Student Paper Awards

Robert L. Kline Award for Best Paper Presented by a Master’s Student

Morris W.H. “Bill” Collins Award for Best Doctoral Manuscript

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Awards nominations are due to the respective committee chairs by 12:00 pm, August 1, 2026.

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​Click here for a comprehensive list of past award winners and conference locations.

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