IGS Awards
The Darius and Sarah Anderson Distinguished Service Award
Purpose: To recognize a distinguished person who has contributed to advancing the spirit of good government and improving the quality of public affairs for our state and nation. Ideally, the recipient should have a demonstrated connection to the University and the Institute. The recipient should be a leader in the community with a sustained record of achievement and accomplishments that contribute to improving the quality of life of their community. The recipient shall be honored at the IGS Salon Gala.
2012 Recipient: Mervin Field
Official biography (pdf)
Mervin Field biography [Wikipedia]
"Mervin Field questions California" [LA Times]
"Interview with Mervin Field - Insights on Polling and Public Opinion From a Master" [Informed & Engaged blog]
The Bill and Patrice Brandt Alumni Leadership Award
Purpose: The Bill and Patrice Brandt Alumni Leadership Award shall be given by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) to an alumnus/a of the Berkeley campus who has achieved distinction and prominence through professional achievements and/or public service that advance international, national, state, or community welfare. The award shall be given in recognition of achievements made during the recipient's career since graduation. The recipient shall have a connection to the University and the Institute through continued involvement after graduation and should embody the mission of IGS to advance excellence in leadership in public service.
2012 Recipient: Kevin Johnson ('87)
Official biography (pdf)
Kevin Johnson biography [Wikipedia]
"Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson launches 'Sacramento Service Plan'" [Valley Community News]
"Meet Kevin Johnson, NBA player turned mayor" [MSNBC]
"Kevin Johnson Elected as Sacramento's First African American Mayor" [about.com]