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The Gordon Draper Award
The Gordon Draper Award was established in 2004 to recognise an individual who, in the estimation of his or her peers, has selflessly contributed to the advancement of public administration and management throughout his or her career. The award recipient will have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, visionary leadership, and will have had a tremendous impact on the lives of individuals and organisations throughout the Commonwealth.
The Award acknowledges and honours the legacy of Gordon Draper (1949 - 2004) who was the inaugural President of CAPAM and, from 1997, CAPAM Director of International Development. Gordon led learning events in transformation of government in many nations across the Commonwealth. Gordon's contributions to the advancement of Commonwealth governments as well as organisations such as the Commonwealth Secretariat and CAPAM were enormous. Gordon was an educator, change leader, politician, thinker, writer and orator.
Gordon Draper (1949-2004)
The Gordon Draper Award is offered by CAPAM and the Commonwealth Secretariat. The Award is offered every two years and is presented at the CAPAM Biennial Conference.
Individuals are considered by nomination only.
The inaugural winner of the Gordon Draper Award is Professor Adedeji Adebayo of Nigeria. (2008)
To view his acceptance speech, click here.
The 2010 Gordon Draper Awards process is now open.
Please click here to access the nominations and awards guidlines.
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