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Student Awards


The following awards are given annually to sociology majors.

James Mapstone Prize for Outstanding Research Paper in Sociology


The James Mapstone Prize for Outstanding Research Paper in Sociology is given to the sociology major or minor who writes the best paper in a SUNY Plattsburgh SOC-prefix course during the previous academic year.

Recent Winners

  • Madison Martin, 2021
  • Eliana Johnston & Vidalis Francisco, 2020
  • Virginia Weir, 2019
  • Lindsey Prutsman, 2018
  • Wayne Terpstra, Jr., 2017
  • Lucy Adjaero, 2016
  • Luis Aristud, 2015
  • Andrew James Richmond, 2014
  • Stephanie Euber, 2013
  • Christopher Aponte, 2012 
  • Brandon Bennett, 2011

Brooks C. Anderson Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Sociology


The Brooks C. Anderson Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Sociology is given to the graduating senior with the highest GPA in the major.

Recent Winners

  • Eliana Johnston, 2021
  • Le Peng Tee, 2020
  • Chastity Hogle & Morgan Pusey, 2019
  • Nerma Cecunjanini, 2018
  • Jeannie Calderon, 2017
  • Wayne Terpstra, Jr., 2016
  • Tanner Hooker, 2015
  • Stephanie Euber, 2014
  • Alexandra Macy, 2013
  • Darlene Jubert, 2012
  • Hemalatha Wijendra, 2011
  • Dara Wilson, 2010
  • Leah Zimm, 2009
  • Melanie Brockway, 2008
  • Michael Cook, 2007
  • Ashley Durocher, 2006
  • Alison Guerin, 2005
  • Shannon Wood, 2004
  • Adam DeFayette, 2003
  • Marcie Wyand, 2002

Community Service/Activism Award


The Community Service/Activism Award is given to the sociology major or minor who exhibits the greatest degree of community involvement and/or activism.

  • Essence Hightower, 2019
  • LaKeisha Grenade, 2011
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