Congratulations to Jennifer Hunter Childs, our 2022 DC-AAPOR Outstanding Achievement Award Winner
Jenny is recognized for her outstanding research contributions to the federal statistical community and for mentoring of staff and colleagues. Jenny is currently a Senior Behavioral Scientist in the Center for Behavioral Science Methods at the U.S. Census Bureau where she has made significant contributions over the last two decennial censuses and where she is a widely recognized expert on issues related to privacy and confidentiality and trust in federal statistics. She has also played a critical leadership role in the Census Bureau’s innovative Household Pulse Survey in recent years. In addition to her many professional accomplishments, Jenny has been an active contributor to both DC-AAPOR and national AAPOR, serving on both executive councils in a number of roles, over many years.
Nomination Process for DC-AAPOR Annual Outstanding Achievement Award
The Annual Outstanding Achievement Award is intended to recognize local members of the Baltimore-Washington area research community, who have (a) made an outstanding contribution to the theory, methods, or applications of survey research, public opinion research, market research, or other related fields, or (b) substantially contributed to the vitality, strength, and spirit of the local research community.
a) Nomination Process
To nominate someone for the award, please send an electronic copy of your nomination to dcaapor@gmail.com.
In your nomination, please be sure to include:
- The nominee’s name, affiliation, and contact information
- Your name, affiliation, and contact information
- A brief description of how the nominee exemplifies the award criteria as outlined above
You will receive confirmation that your nomination has been received.
Nominations for the 2022 award were due Friday, December 2, 2022. Stayed tuned for information on 2023 nominations.
b) Eligibility
Eligibility is open to all Baltimore-Washington area members of the research community. However, only members of DC-AAPOR are eligible to submit nominations. To become a member, please visit the DC-AAPOR website at http://www.dc-aapor.org.
c) Selection Process
The DC-AAPOR Executive Council will select the winner by a majority vote of the Executive Council and Past President.
d) Award
The winner will be recognized with a commemorative plaque and an honorary lifetime membership in DC-AAPOR. The award will be announced at the DC-AAPOR Annual Holiday Party.
e) Past Recipients
The past Annual Outstanding Achievement Award winners are:
- Brad Edwards (2021)
- Jennifer Edgar (2020)
- Polly Phipps (2019)
- Jaki S. McCarthy (2018)
- Eileen O’Brien (2017)
- Stephen Blumberg (2016)
- Brian Harris-Kojetin (2015)
- Gordon Willis (2014)
- Nancy Bates (2013)
- Stanley Presser (2012)
- Adam Safir (2011)
- Clyde Tucker (2010)
- Scott Keeter (2009)
- Jennifer Rothgeb and Robie Sangster (2008)
- Helen Crossley (2007)
Previous DC-AAPOR members honored with lifetime membership, although not as part of the Annual Award, include Karol Krotki, Bill Nicholls, and Bernard Roshco.