The Jeanne Knutson Award is given to a member of ISPP for long-standing service to the society.
How to Nominate:
All nominations must include the following: A short paragraph explaining why she/he deserves the award and a CV of the nominee. To complete a nomination, simply send these materials to the Committee Chair by the deadline.
The award recipient will be strongly encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting and Awards Reception.
2024 Award Committee:
Chair: Kristen Monroe, University of California – Irvine
Committee: Kate Reynolds (Australian National University), James Liu (Massey University), and Lilliana Hall Mason (Johns Hopkins University)
THE NOMINATION PROCESS FOR 2024 is CLOSED. The deadline for nominations was extended to 15 February 2024.
Winners will be notified by early April 2024.
First awarded in 1987.
Current Winner
Jeanne Knutson Award
Melinda Jackson, San Jose State University
Melinda Jackson, Associate Dean of Political Science at San Jose State University, has demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the International Society of Political Psychology (ISPP). Throughout her distinguished career, Melinda has held multiple pivotal roles within the society, showcasing her exceptional dedication and service.
As a two-term ISPP Governing Council member (2008-2011, 2014-2017), Melinda played an instrumental role in shaping the society's direction and fostering a collaborative environment for political psychologists worldwide. During her tenure as ISPP Treasurer (2018-2023), she ensured the financial stability and growth of the organization, contributing significantly to ISPP's continued success.
In addition to her governance roles, Melinda served as the editor of ISPPNews and Director of Communications from 2008 to 2013, skillfully guiding the distribution of crucial information within the society. Her leadership as the Early Career Chair from 2006 to 2007 and later as ISPP Program Chair in 2015 further exemplifies her dedication to advancing the field of political psychology.
Past Winners
- 2023 Melinda Jackson
- 2022 Not Awarded
- 2021 Not Awarded
- 2020 Catarina Kinnvall
- 2019 Felicia Pratto
- 2018 Bert Klandermans
- 2017 Kristen Monroe
- 2016 Leonie Huddy and Stanley Feldman
- 2015 Tereza Capelos
- 2014 Not Awarded
- 2013 Janusz Reykowski
- 2012 Doris Graber
- 2011 Bruce Dayton
- 2010 David Winter
- 2009 Helen Haste
- 2008 Aaron Belkin
- 2007 Don Sylvan
- 2006 Not Awarded
- 2005 Martha Crenshaw
- 2004 Jerrold Post
- 2003 Heather Gillespie
- 2002 Junior Scholars Committee
- 2001 Sam McFarland
- 2000 Alan Whittaker
- 1998 Noel Markham
- 1997 Stanley Renshon
- 1996 George Marcus
- 1995 Denis Snook
- 1994 Not Awarded
- 1993 Not Awarded
- 1992 Not Awarded
- 1991 Rosalind Lorwin
- 1990 Margaret Hermann
- 1989 Alfred Freedman
- 1988 Henry Alker
- 1987 James C. Davies
