- Bernard L. Barnard Outstanding Technical Essay Award Named after Dr. Bernard L. Barnard, a former IAAO director of research, this award is presented to the author(s) of an outstanding article or essay on technical innovations in assessment or property tax administration.
- Clifford B. Allen Most Valuable Member Award Named after Clifford B. Allen, IAAO’s 35th president, this award is presented to a member who has made a significant contribution to IAAO for a period of years by participating in its activities and working toward the realization of the IAAO mission.
- Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award This award is presented to a national, state/provincial, regional or local assessment agency that has instituted a technical, procedural or administrative program which is an improvement over prior programs in that jurisdiction and is generally recognized as a component of a model assessment system and a contributing factor to equity in property taxation.
- Emerging Professional Award This award is presented to an IAAO member who has, comparatively early in his or her career, made a significant contribution to IAAO by demonstrating leadership in the organization, participating in various IAAO activities, assisting other members and working toward the realization of IAAO’s mission.
- Harry Galkin Award Named after Harry Galkin, a long-time Associate member, this award is presented to the IAAO Associate member whose contributions during the past year(s) have been so worthwhile as to demand recognition. Contributions may have been in the area of writing or speaking on equalization, assessment, assessment administration or taxation. The individual also may have distinguished him or herself by advancing the IAAO mission through fundraising or the contribution of time, effort, talent and resources. Only IAAO Associate members are eligible for this award.
- IAAO Journalism Award This award is presented to individuals or organizations in the news media who have produced an original work in the previous year which contributes to a better understanding of valuation and assessment administration and encourages high quality media coverage of assessment and property tax concerns
- Ian W. McClung International Award Named after Ian W. McClung, a Canadian who served as IAAO’s 48th president and was a strong advocate for IAAO’s international presence, this award is presented to an IAAO member whose efforts have improved the development of valuation professionals around the world and encouraged the advancement of the assessment community in a global environment.
- Instructor of Excellence Award This award is presented to an IAAO instructor who has gone beyond basic textbook instruction and motivated students to learn professional skills that will positively influence their careers. The instructor will have made significant contributions toward promoting the IAAO educational program and demonstrated involvement with IAAO at the state, regional and national levels.
- James A. Howze, CAE, Distinguished Research and Development Award Named after James “Jimmy” A. Howze, CAE, a visionary and one of the earliest developers of computer-assisted mass appraisal, this award is presented to a nonprofit organization, education agency, private-sector firm, public agency or individual(s) for original research in property assessment, taxation or mass appraisal techniques.
- John A. Zangerle Award Named after John A. Zangerle, IAAO’s third president, this award is presented to an outstanding publication produced by an assessors’ association, IAAO Chapter or other similar organization.
- John C. Donehoo Essay Award Named after John C. Donehoo, IAAO’s first president, this award is presented to the author(s) of an outstanding nontechnical essay on assessment, property tax administration or tax policy.
- Kenneth J. McCarren Award Named after Kenneth J. McCarren, IAAO’s second president, this award is presented to the IAAO member who has recruited the most new IAAO members during the current award year.
- Matylda Zurowska Hudak Member of the Year This award is presented to an IAAO member who has made a significant contribution to the association in the previous calendar year through active participation in its activities and who has made an outstanding contribution to the realization of the IAAO mission in his or her career.
- Outstanding Chapter/Affiliate Award This award is presented to an IAAO Chapter or Affiliate organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the realization of the IAAO mission through educational events, member programs or other distinguishing activities.
- Professional Development Lifetime Achievement Award his award is presented to an IAAO member who has dedicated him or herself to the organization and its members through education, instruction and the Professional Designation Program over a long period of time. The recipient will have spent a significant portion of his or her career in the assessment administration, appraisal or property tax fields and distinguished him or herself as a recognized leader in the area of professional development at the local, national or international level.
- Property Tax Achievement Award This award is presented to a public official or agency that has made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of property tax administration and the realization of the IAAO mission through an executive, legislative or judicial action.
- Public Information Program Award This award is presented to an assessment jurisdiction that has developed and implemented an effective system for distributing information to taxpayers and other stakeholders.
- Rosalyn Johnston Award Named after Rosalyn Johnston for her years of service and dedication to IAAO, this award is presented to a person, regardless of membership type or status, who has contributed to fundraising and other public relations activities of IAAO over the years. The award recognizes those who have advanced the IAAO mission through the contribution of time, effort, talent and resources.
- Stacey Ford Award Named after Stacey Ford, a former IAAO membership manager who was a great booster and supporter of IAAO programs and outreach, this award recognizes the “IAAO Representative of the Year” who has made an outstanding effort to promote IAAO during the award period.
- Verne W. Pottorff, CAE, Professional Designee of the Year Award Named after Verne W. Pottorff, CAE, a past member of IAAO’s Executive Board who championed designations, this award is presented to the IAAO designee who has most effectively promoted the interests and mission of the IAAO Professional Designation Program.
- Virginia Cup In 1990, the Virginia Association of Assessing Officers challenged other states and provinces to increase the number of people who have earned an IAAO Professional Designation.
IAAO Fellows Program. Recognizes individuals who have dedicated their career to the development of our profession and made exceptional contributions to the Association and the assessment industry.