Distinguished Service to British Sociology Award

About the Award

This prestigious award is judged on service to British sociology and awarded to the outstanding individual who has contributed most to the discipline by leading an extraordinary life as a sociologist.

The award is open to all BSA members and the winner will be presented with the award by the BSA President at the Annual Conference in April.

Call for Nominations

We are now inviting nominations from BSA members for the Distinguished Service to British Sociology Award.

If you wish to nominate someone for this award, please send a completed Nomination Form to Jackie Murphy. We strongly encourage nominations that reflect and celebrate diversity.

Please note: nominators and nominees must be current members of the BSA. Find out how to join the BSA.

The deadline for applications is Monday, 6 October 2025.

2024 Winner

The BSA’s 2024 Distinguished Service to British Sociology Award has been given to Professor Claire Alexander (University of Manchester).  Claire is the Head of the School of Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology at The University of Manchester and has researched and published on race, ethnicity, youth and migration in the UK for over thirty years.  Read the full Winners Announcement.

Past Winners