Official plaque
A commemorative plaque bearing the title “ICSR Award for Excellence in Research and Practice”.
Recognition · Excellence · Impact
ICSR Awards
Recognising outstanding contributions to sociological scholarship, teaching, professional practice and the public understanding of sociology.
Recognising contribution
Honouring excellence in sociology
The International Center for Social Research recognises a wide range of contributions to the sociological discipline. Through its awards, ICSR honours outstanding achievements in scholarship, teaching, professional practice and the public understanding of sociology.
Principal distinction
ICSR Award for Excellence in Research and Practice
Established in November 2016, the award is presented by the International Center for Social Research to a person who advances and promotes sociological knowledge and practice through outstanding contributions to the discipline, the profession and the ICSR.
Recognition
What the recipient receives
The award is formally presented during a dedicated ICSR awards ceremony.
Public announcement
Publication of the award announcement through ICSR press releases, newsletters and the official website.
Selection process
How nominations are evaluated
The nomination process is designed to document the nominee’s contribution clearly and responsibly.
1. Nomination
ICSR members submit a candidate and provide the required supporting documentation.
2. Supporting material
The nominator is responsible for assembling the evidence needed to build the case for the award.
3. Committee review
The designated award selection committee examines the nomination and supporting materials.
4. Selection
The committee selects the recipient on the basis of the quality and significance of the contribution.
Nomination requirements
Submit a nomination
Send an email containing the nominee’s curriculum vitae, the reasons supporting the nomination and the name of the person submitting it.
- Curriculum vitae of the nominee
- Motivation for the nomination
- Name of the nominator