Applied, Clinical and Public Sociology Award

Purpose:

The purpose of the Applied, Clinical and Public Sociology Award is to recognize a project(s) or activity that has employed sociological approaches in an innovative and exemplary manner to benefit a community in the North Central region. ’Community’ may refer to a number of publics, ranging from media audiences to policy makers, to other groups and movements, including but not limited to specific and formally designated community partners.

Nomination:

Anyone can nominate a NCSA member for this award. Self-nominations are encouraged. When submitting a nomination, include:

  • a brief statement (500 words or less) of why your nominee is deserving of the award, giving emphasis to the nature of the community project(s) or activity and its impact
  • your contact information
  • contact information, including the email address, of the nominee

Eligibility:

  • Nominee must have a Sociology degree or a degree in a closely-related field
  • Individuals who have won the award in the last five years are not eligible
  • Nominee must be a member of NCSA by the time the award is given

Application Materials:

  • 1000-word CV or résumé on applied, clinical or other public sociology work, especially work with the NCSA and/or the region
  • 1250-word statement that describes:
    • The project(s) or activity
      • Objectives
      • Activities
      • Outcomes
      • Community impact
    • How sociology informed the project(s) or activity
  • As applicable, the nature of any community partnership. Evidence of a partnership could include a letter of support from a community partner, feedback forms from community partner, news articles that highlight the partnership, and unsolicited emails from the community partner.
  • A product or Examples include a grant application, curriculum, report, presentation, exhibit, manual, Op-Ed(s), publication, fundraiser, website, etc.
  • If applicable, a Memo of Understanding

Timeline:

  • Nominations are due by December 1, 2024
  • Application materials are due on December 15, 2024. Email materials, in a single pdf, to the Chair of the Applied, Clinical and Other Public Sociology Committee, Bridget Smith-Botos, at bssmith-botos@hfcc.edu
  • A sub-committee of the Applied, Clinical and Other Public Sociology Committee will review applications.

Award Expectations:

The winner will be invited to give a presentation on their award-winning work at the following year’s NCSA Annual Meeting.

If you have questions, email the Chair of the Applied, Clinical and Other Public Sociology Committee, Bridget Smith-Botos, at bssmith-botos@hfcc.edu