Department of Sociology Awards The Department of Sociology offers undergraduate awards that highlight undergraduate students who excel academically, demonstrate a high potential for professional development in sociology, and are working to promote community service and public engagement. Barrow Scholarship The Phyllis Jenkins Barrow Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating major who is a Georgia resident and has excelled academically. Recent Recipients: Gracie Andignac and Stephanie Allyson Micole F. Sy (2024-25) Carly Judenberg & Jack Warshal (2023-24) Jordan Cole & Amani Hannah (2021-22) Avery Warner & Kaylee Palomino (2020-21) No award given (2019-20) Kavi Pandian (2018-19) Mallika Madhusudan (2017–18) Prentiss Rachel Autry (2016–17) Ezimma Chinonso Nnyagu (2015–16) Vanessa Aguilera (2014-15) Cherise Washington (2013-14) See complete list of Barrow Scholarship recipients. W.E.B. DuBois Award Our W.E.B DuBois Award promotes community service and public engagement through academic contributions (e.g., a term paper, academic presentation, research proposal). This can take many forms, including: • Original scholarship advancing the interests of underrepresented or underserved students and communities• Creating and promoting original content (e.g., podcasts, videos, flyers) that highlights contributions to the goals of community service and public engagement Recent Recipients: Medha Romee Maitra (2024-25) Alex Watts (2023-24) Ida B. Wells Award Our Ida B. Wells Award promotes outreach and service to the community and can take many forms, including: • Planning and coordinating volunteer efforts in the local Athens community or students’ home communities• Creating and promoting original content (e.g., podcasts, videos, flyers) that highlights contributions to the goals of community service and public engagement Recent Recipients: Aaliyah Tianny Khaiphanliane (2024-25) Hannah Oh (2023-24) Ray Payne Award The Ray Payne Award is awarded annually to a graduating major whose performance demonstrates commitment to sociology and a high potential for professional development in the discipline. Recent Recipients: Tiffany Powell (2024-25) Claire Hagan (2023-24) Elizabeth Avalos-Cuellar (2022-23) Roberto Ortiz (2021-22) Lindsey Smith (2020-21) No award given (2019-20) Jacob Kepes (2018-19) Emily Maloney (2017-18) Bergen Merit Aughey (2016–17) Treva C. Tam (2015–16) Keller Griffin Sheppard (2014-15) Mackenzie Hayes (2013-14) See complete list of Ray Payne Award recipients. Study Abroad Scholarship Winners The Study Abroad Scholarship is designed to help defray some of the costs of a UGA study abroad program for exceptional students. Recent Recipients: Madison Bell and Alyssa Huffman (2024-25) Ashley Hall (2023-24)
