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Frank Church Institute Distinguished Public Service Award

About the Award

The Frank Church Institute Distinguished Public Service Award, presented by Boise State University’s Frank Church Institute, honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional public service. The award has recognized notable figures such as Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. in 2013, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta in 2016, and Idaho native Gregory C. Carr in 2024.

Past Recipients

Award YearRecipient
2012Boise State University President Dr. Bob and Kathy Kustra
2013Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
2013Mayor of Boise David Bieter
2014Governor of Idaho and Secretary of the Interior Cecil D. Andrus
2016Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panetta
2022Dr. Douglas Brinkley
2023Betsy Russell
2023Maggie Haberman
2024Gregory C. Carr