Apra Awards 

Nominations for Apra's 2021 Awards Program are now closed. Award winners will be recognized at Prospect Development 2021. View the Apra Past Awards Winners page for a list of previous award recipients.

Please note that current Selection Committee members are not eligible to receive awards. 

2021 Apra Scholarship

In support of Apra's goal to promote professional growth, Apra's Scholarship Award ensures accessibility to educational programming by awarding a scholarship to a prospect development professional based on financial need and professional merit. In a review of applications, the selection committee will consider professional achievements, proven leadership within and outside their organization, and volunteer participation with local/regional groups. Selection is weighted on both merit and financial need.

The Apra Scholarship covers the costs of conference registration, accommodation (up to four nights) and travel expenses (not to exceed U.S. $1,000), plus a one-year membership with Apra International.

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Applicants must demonstrate financial need
• Applicants must work at least 50% of the time in prospect development, prospect management, and/or analytics for a non-profit organization in a non-consulting capacity
• Scholarship winners must wait 10 years before applying again.

2021 Apra Margaret Fuhry Award

Funded by the Apra Foundation

Established in 1998, this award is given to an Apra member who shows a commitment to the prospect development profession based on his or her leadership, mentorship and volunteerism. Apra's Margaret Fuhry Award grants a full conference scholarship, including registration, transportation and hotel accommodations. A committee of Apra members will select one (1) Apra Margaret Fuhry Award recipient, and the award will be presented at Prospect Development.

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Employed in prospect development and/or related fields in a non-consulting capacity 
• Apra member
• Volunteered within two years of the submission due date.

2021 Apra Professional of the Year Award

This award was established in 1999 and is open to all Apra members. Formerly known as the Researcher of the Year award, it recognizes an outstanding prospect development professional who has made a significant positive impact on his or her organization's success in fulfilling its mission. The award is intended to recognize the skills, talents and accomplishments of a member in our profession who has gone above and beyond the scope of their core duties and played a leadership role in their organization.

The Apra Professional of the Year award recipient receives a full complimentary conference registration and accommodations.

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Be employed by a nonprofit organization registered with its national governing authority (if in the United States, a 501(c)(3)
• Conducts prospect research and/or relationship management in his/her position at least 50% of the time
• Be an Apra member in good standing.

2021 Apra Distinguished Service Award

Funded by the Apra Foundation

Established in 1990, the Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who has enhanced both the prospect development profession and Apra through exceptional contributions beyond his/her daily paid work. The award takes into account professional competencies (the Apra Skill Sets and the Body of Knowledge) and personal competencies (contributions that facilitate learning and talents that are exceptional). Self-nominations are permitted.

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Apra membership in good standing at the time of nomination
• At least five years of experience in the field of prospect development

Nominees cannot be employees of the award sponsor or current board members of Apra International.

If you have questions about Apra awards, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact Apra Headquarters.