The Beth Shapiro Award

This award, with a cash prize from the Hall Fund, goes to a graduating sociology major who, in the judgment of the department, has exhibited at least one of the special qualities of spirit or character that calls to mind our colleague Beth Shapiro: courage, grace, perseverance in pursuit of a laudable goal, verve, empathy, love of life, humor, the ability to overcome challenges, concern for the underdog, moral strength, and a winning personality.

Previous Recipients