Each year, ASA recognizes a wide range of contributions to the sociological discipline. Honoring the best, ASA presents awards for outstanding scholarship, teaching, practice, and public understanding of sociology.
Call for Nominations
ASA members are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2020 ASA Dissertation Award.
A new timeline for reviewing nominations and selecting winners will be implemented beginning in 2021. To transition to the new timeline, no nominations will be accepted for all other ASA awards in 2020.
Learn About Each Award
Distinguished Career Award for the Practice of Sociology
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award
Distinguished Scholarly Book Award
Excellence in the Reporting of Social Issues Award