Celebrating the 2026 Sociology Awards
The awards recognize recipients for their accomplishments in academics, community involvement and impact in the field of sociology
April 30, 2026
This year’s Sociology Awards Night took place on Monday March 23rd, recognizing the outstanding achievements of sociology students during the 2025-26 academic year.
Alumnus Justin Bobb (Sociology ‘12), Executive Director of Peacebuilders Canada, delivered an inspirational keynote address, which included a participatory rock-paper-scissors tournament that got everyone on their feet and taught some deep lessons about being open to failure on the path to excellence.
Awards recipients included:
- Arissa Joy Silva, receiving the Slobodan Drakulic Memorial Award for the student who has demonstrated the greatest improvement in their grades over the previous academic year
- Sani Bediako, receiving the C.T. Gillin Community Development Award for the student who most demonstrated a commitment to fostering a sense of community among Sociology program students
- Isaiah Jones, receiving the Mustafa Koç Food Justice Award for a student who, through research or action, has worked to improve food access for marginalized groups in Canada or globally
- Oliver Bullington-McGuire, receiving the Sociology Early Achievement Award, for the student with the highest GPA in the first year of their studies
It was a memorable evening for all who attended, showcasing the outstanding students in the Sociology program. Congratulations to all of the award recipients!