On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, the Faculty of Social Science at Brock University hosted their annual Celebration of Excellence to honour outstanding Social Science faculty, staff, and students. Among this year’s winners were several ESRC faculty and staff, as well as a number of SSAS students and alumni – all of whom are listed below. On behalf of ESRC Director Dr. Ryan Plummer, and SSAS Graduate Program Director Dr. Marilyne Jollineau, we would like to extend our congratulations to everyone who was recognized this year!

SSAS Student Awards

Bluma Appel Graduate Entrance Scholarship for Excellence in Social Sciences – Bridget McGlynn

Distinguished Graduate Student Award – Emilie Jobin Poirier, Angela Mallette

Graduate Student Research Excellence Award – Brooke Kapeller

Joan P. Nicks Graduate Scholarship – Nolan Kelly

Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Masters) – Meredith DeCock, Angela Mallette

Ontario Graduate Scholarship – Samantha Witkowski, Jessica Zugic

Rovinelli Family Bursary in Environmental Sustainability – Meredith DeCock, Nolan Kelly

Student Travel Award – Meredith DeCock

Faculty and Staff Awards

Brock SSHRC Explore/Exchange Program Grant – Tim Heinmiller

Community Engagement Award – Amanda Smits, Centre Administrator

CRISS Events Award – Michael Pisaric

NSERC Discovery Grant – Michael Pisaric

SSHRC Insight Development Grant – Jessica Blythe

Water Canada’s 2019 National Water’s Next Award (Academic Category Finalist) – Julia Baird