Daniel Walden Prize
The Walden Prize for Graduate and Undergraduate Papers is awarded annually to outstanding emerging scholars in popular culture studies.
MAPACA Mid-Atlantic Popular &
American Culture Association
Mid-Atlantic Popular &
American Culture Association
Awards
Loretta Lorance Award
The Loretta Lorance Volunteer Recognition Award is granted to a conference participant who has contributed to the growth and success of the Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association through service and leadership.
Ralph Donald Award
The Ralph Donald Award recognizes an outstanding paper and presentation delivered at MAPACA’s annual conference. This award is named in honor of Ralph Donald. Award recipients receive recognition and complimentary registration to the following year’s conference.
The Divine Impact Award
The Divine Impact Award (DIA) recognizes outstanding creative or scholarly achievement in the production, performance, or scholarly consideration of popular and/or American culture that exhibits exceptional contribution, longevity, originality, and impact.