A RECEPTION HONORING OUR PAST PRESIDENTS
and the
AWARDS BANQUET
at
The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street NE
Saturday, August 14
Reception: 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Banquet: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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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. Thomas C. Hood Social Action Award: This $1,000 award is given to a not-for-profit organization in the Atlanta 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 Garden Courtyard. The awards banquet will be held in the Capital North Ballroom.
The buffet will feature Spinach and Arugula Salad with Choice of Dressing; Grilled Vegetable Salad; Grilled Chicken Breast; Vegetable Lasagna; Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Thyme Butter; Mashed Sweet Potatoes; Oven Roasted Potatoes; Vegetable Rice Pilaf; Selection of Seasonal Vegetables; Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter; Chef’s Choice of Assorted Desserts, including Bread Pudding; Freshly Brewed Coffee and Iced 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 is complimentary to SSSP members.
The cost of a banquet ticket is $60 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.