AWARDS
Excellence in Scholarship
Excellence in Scholarship
Excellence in Scholarship
To recognize an SCSA member who has made outstanding scholarly and creative
contributions to sociology.
ELIGIBILITY: Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. Candidates must be current SCSA members but need not reside in South Carolina. Please visit the SCSA website at https://southcarolinasociology.org/membershipto join or renew your membership.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this award, please submit the following items:
· A one- to two-page cover letter that introduces the applicant to the committee and describes research, scholarship, or creative endeavors conducted within the last three years only
· Curriculum Vitae
· One letter of recommendation from a colleague familiar with the nominee’s research
· Supporting documentation such as the PDF of no more than one published article or book chapter, or other visual material that demonstrates excellence
Please scan all documents into a single PDF file in the order listed above and email the attachment to Dr. Alison Mc Letchie (amcletch@scsu.edu). Submissions must be received by 11:59PM EST on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Include the term “SCSA Award Nomination” in the subject line of your e-mail.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed by the SCSA Awards Committee.
AWARD RECIPIENT: The winner will be announced at the 2026 SCSA meeting and receive recognition on the organization’s website. The recipient will also receive a cash award and plaque. It is expected that the winner will register for and attend the 2026 SCSA Annual Meeting. Registration can be completed online at: https://southcarolinasociology.org/scsa24-registration.
Excellence in Teaching
Excellence in Scholarship
Excellence in Scholarship
To recognize an SCSA member who has made outstanding contributions to sociology through innovative and impactful teaching.
ELIGIBILITY: Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. Candidates must be current SCSA members but need not reside in South Carolina. Please visit the SCSA website at https://southcarolinasociology.org/membershipto join or renew your membership.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this award, please submit the following items:
· A one- to two-page cover letter that introduces the applicant to the committee and describes their innovative, impactful, or creative teaching endeavors conducted within the last three years only
· Curriculum Vitae
· One letter of recommendation from a colleague familiar with the nominee’s teaching accomplishments
· Supporting documentation such as a course syllabus, student evaluations, textbook, or other material that demonstrates the nominee’s significant contributions to the teaching of sociology
Please scan all documents into a single PDF file in the order listed above and email the attachment to Dr. Alison Mc Letchie (amcletch@scsu.edu). Submissions must be received by 11:59PM EST on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Include the term “SCSA Award Nomination” in the subject line of your e-mail.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed by the SCSA Awards Committee.
AWARD RECIPIENT: The winner will be announced at the 2026 SCSA meeting and receive recognition on the organization’s website. The recipient will also receive a cash award and plaque. It is expected that the winner will register for and attend the 2026 SCSA Annual Meeting. Registration can be completed online at: https://southcarolinasociology.org/scsa24-registration.
2025 SCSA Award Winners
Excellence in Teaching Award
Excellence in Teaching Award
Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Rusty Ward
Francis Marion University
Excellence in Research Award
Excellence in Teaching Award
Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Jessica Burke
Francis Marion University