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.org
Mervin Field questions California Los Angeles Times, 01 August 2009
Interview with Mervin Field - Insights on Polling and Public Opinion From a Master Informed & Engaged [blog], 08 December 2011
Mervin Field: California's Pioneer Pollster YouTube [05:49]
Conversations with History -- Mervin Field: Taking the Pulse of California [56:47]
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.org
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson launches "Sacramento Service Plan" Valley Community News, 01 October 2010
Meet Kevin Johnson, NBA player turned mayor MSNBC, 10 May 2009
Kevin Johnson: On His Home Court YouTube [04:54]
Conversations with History -- Kevin Johnson: From the Point Guard to Mayor [29:37]