Awards
The Lester F. Ward Distinguished Contributions to Applied and Clinical Sociology Award, presented to a person who has made a significant contribution to applied and clinical sociology over a period of ten or more years.
The Alex Boros Award for Contributions to the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, presented to an AACS member who has served AACS with distinction.
The Robert Ezra Park Award for Sociological Practice, presented to an outstanding sociologist who has made a special contribution demonstrating how sociological practice (applied or clinical) can advance and improve society.
The Paul Wellstone Community Service Award, presented to a person or organization in the community where the Annual Meeting is held. The recipient of this award will have made significant and noteworthy applied sociological contributions in the community they serve. In some cases, it may be obvious how the award recipient’s work is sociological, in others not. In nominating for this award, think of sociological work as broadly as necessary from the perspective of applied sociology so as not to unduly limit the field of applicable candidates.
Judith Little Student Problem Solving Exercise Award, presented to the team of students and their advisor with most useful report, as determined by the client and a committee of applied sociologists.
To nominate, complete this form and send to our Vice President. Exception: The Student Problem Solving Exercise winner is determined based on participation in the exercise.
Past Award Winners:
Lester F. Ward: Janet M. Billson (2008), Judith Blau (2006)
Alex Boros: Jay Weinstein (2008), Jammie Price (2007), Jeff Breese (2006)
Robert Ezra Park: Eleanor Lyon (2008), Ross Koppel (2007), Anne Charvat (2006)
Community Service: Clara White Mission, Jacksonville, Florida (2008); ACCESS and SOS Community Services in Ypsilanti, Michigan (2007); Applied Survey Research, San Jose, California (2006)
Judith Little Student Problem Solving Exercise Award:
Utah Valley State University, Advisor: Ron Hammond, Students: Sandi Ness, Katina Phillpotts, Brandon Bang, Alexia Stewart, Greg Loebel, Spencer Hunsaker, Stephanie Hunter, Trista Winder, Jake Barber, Amanda Jack
Santa Clara University, Advisor: Laura Nichols, Students: Rebecca Jones, Patricia McGlynn, Zachary Mariscal, Cristina Sanidad and Olga Vasserman (2006)
Humboldt State University, Advisor: Judith Little, Students: Amanda Beatty, George Shaw, Matt Compton, and Karen Nelson (2005)