The Norman H. Bedell Award was created in 1996 by ERAPPA to recognize the contributions of Norman H. Bedell who served APPA, ERAPPA, and KAPPA as International Vice-President for Professional Affairs, Regional Officer and President, and Chapter Founder and Treasurer.
Norman demonstrated a unique blend of dedication and tenacity coupled with a sincere love for and belief in people. This award memorializes his contributions by recognizing another member who has served with distinction and exemplifies the leadership qualities of the late Norman H. Bedell. The Norman H. Bedell Award recipient is chosen by the ERAPPA board.
| Year | Recipient | Chapter | Educational Institution |
| 2023 | Arthur Walsh | AAPPA | Dalhousie University |
| 2022 | Keith Woodward | SNEAPPA | Quinnipiac University |
| 2019 | Norm Young | SNEAPPA | University of Hartford |
| 2018 | Michael Sofield | MD/DC APPA | Smithsonian Institution |
| 2014 | Glenn Smith | DVAPPA | Bryn Mawr College |
| 2005 | Joseph Rubertone | SNEAPPA | Quinnipiac University |
| 2003 | Philip Cox | NYAPPA | Cornell University |
| 2000 | Margaret Kinnaman | MD/DC APPA | University of Maryland |
| 1997 | Frederick Klee | KAPPA | Ursinus College |
| 1996 | Norman H. Bedell | KAPPA | Penn State University |