Y O U  A R E  C O R D I AL L Y  I N V I T E D  T O
 
the RECEPTION HONORING OUR PAST PRESIDENTS
 
and the
 
AWARDS BANQUET
 
at
 
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
64 Arlington Street
Boston, MA
 
Friday, August 1
 
Reception: 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Banquet: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
 

 
AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED
 
SSSP Division Awards: Winners of various student paper competitions and other division awards will be announced.
 
Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship: This $3,500 scholarship will be awarded to a new or continuing graduate student who began her or his study in a community college or technical school.
 
C. Wright Mills Award: For a distinguished book that exemplifies outstanding social science research and an understanding of the individual and society in the tradition of C. Wright Mills.
 
Joseph B. Gittler Award: For significant scholarly achievement that a SSSP member has made in contributing to the ethical resolution of social problems.
 
Lee Founders Award: For recognition of significant achievements that have demonstrated continuing devotion to the ideals of the founders of the Society and especially to the humanistic tradition of the Lee’s.
 
Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Scholarship: This $12,000 scholarship is given annually for support of graduate study and commitment to a career of scholar-activism.
 
Social Action Award: This $1,000 award is given to a not-for-profit organization in the Boston area in recognition of challenging social inequalities, promoting social change, and/or working toward the empowerment of marginalized peoples.

 
Join us for a catered reception with a cash bar honoring our past presidents. The reception is complimentary to SSSP members and will be hosted in the Plaza Ballroom. The awards banquet will be held in the Imperial Ballroom. A special thanks to the Office of the Vice Provost for Multicultural and International Affairs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Sociology and the Women’s Studies Program at the University of Connecticut for their generous financial contributions to the reception and banquet.
 
The Swan Dinner Buffet will feature: Roasted Vegetable Salad; Greek Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olives and Feta Cheese; Crisp French Rolls with Sweet Butter; Marinated Grilled Chicken, Roasted Corn, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Baby Spinach; Pan Seared Salmon, Lemon Thyme Butter; Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Garlic Herb Cream; Fresh Seasonal Vegetables; Rice Pilaf; Assorted Cakes and Pies; Freshly Brewed Coffee and Tea.   A vegan dish will be available for those who request one.   A cash bar will be available. Come celebrate with your friends and colleagues and enjoy the evening!
 
The reception honoring our past presidents is complimentary to SSSP members.
The cost of a banquet ticket is $65 per person.
 
A limited number of banquet tickets will be sold in the registration area.
Those with advance reservations will receive their ticket/s with their registration materials.