The Public Affairs Council strives to recognize excellence in the field of public affairs. We run two programs that highlight the contributions professionals have made not only to the Council, but also to the public affairs profession at-large.

Grassroots Innovation Awards

First presented in 2000, the Grassroots Innovation Awards recognize annually the nation's best grassroots programs and campaigns in the categories of Corporate Innovation, Association Innovation, and Social Media in Grassroots Innovation. For more information, click here.

Public Affairs Leadership Circle

Launched in 2009, the Public Affairs Leadership Circle annually honors member organizations that support the Council, and its efforts to promote ethics and integrity in the field of public affairs, through contributions. Member organizations that donate $25,000 or more to the Public Affairs Council and/or the Foundation for Public Affairs automatically join the Public Affairs Leadership Circle. Click here to learn more.

Volunteer of the Year Award

Each year, the Public Affairs Council names an individual from a member organization as its "Volunteer of the Year." This recognition honors the individual's commitment to helping the Council fulfill its mission to "advance the field of public affairs and to provide tools and resources that enable public affairs executives and managers to achieve their business and professional goals." To learn more, click here.