{"id":677,"date":"2025-07-08T17:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/?page_id=677"},"modified":"2025-12-03T18:55:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T18:55:53","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-677\" data-postid=\"677\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-677 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_fmvg106 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_debb107 first\">\n                    <!-- Breadcrumbs module -->\n<div  class=\"module module-breadcrumbs tb_2kjo114 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t<nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"tbp_breadcrumb_trail\"><ul class=\"tbp_trail_items\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><meta name=\"numberOfItems\" content=\"1\" \/><meta name=\"itemListOrder\" content=\"Ascending\" \/><li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" class=\"tbp_trail_item tbp_trail_end\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/\" rel=\"home\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><!-- \/Breadcrumbs module -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_gs590685 tb_v20u506 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_3ipv506 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sspr867   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2026 Award Submissions are due December 7, 2025.<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_qep9732 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_q5hj733 first\">\n                    <!-- module fancy heading -->\n<div  class=\"module module-fancy-heading tb_qvh9350 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <h1 class=\"fancy-heading\">\n    <span class=\"main-head tf_block\">\n                    Honoring Excellence in Rural Sociology            <\/span>\n\n    \n    <span class=\"sub-head tf_block tf_rel\">\n                    Awards and Endowments            <\/span>\n    <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module fancy heading -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_o5hw682 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_yro8682 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tnhu215   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>RSS Awards recognize outstanding contributions to rural sociology through a variety of annual awards and funding opportunities that support research, outreach, and education. Grants and awards may be given for achievements in academic research, community engagement, innovative projects, or professional service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">Nominators should ensure candidates for any award meet the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/ethics\/\">RSS Code of Ethics standards<\/a>.<\/strong> Award recipients must adhere to these standards. \u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_mblc198 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_h7z2198 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tb_nxcl198\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_7i7c198 tb_gs593685 first\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_5is1198 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/distinguished-service-to-rural-life-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/distinguished-service-to-rural-life-award\/\">Distinguished Service to Rural Life Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Recognizes individuals, organizations, or collectives for outstanding contributions to rural life, people, or policy\u2014especially in non-academic settings.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_eiqr198 tb_gs593685\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_9xkc198 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/margaret-hagood-distinguished-rural-sociologist-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/margaret-hagood-distinguished-rural-sociologist-award\/\">Margaret Hagood Distinguished Rural Sociologist Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Honors RSS members for superior career contributions to rural sociology through research, teaching, extension, public service, and\/or policy.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_622b198 tb_gs593685 last\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_way7198 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/excellence-in-research-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/excellence-in-research-award\/\">Excellence in Research Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Recognizes outstanding contributions to rural-oriented research and\/or theory by an RSS member.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ix32705 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rhg5705 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tb_sf9o705\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_k9a2705 tb_gs593685 first\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_pnsc705 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/excellence-in-instruction-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/excellence-in-instruction-award\/\">Excellence in Instruction Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Recognizes innovative and impactful rural-oriented teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_jxxy705 tb_gs593685\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_zs0x705 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/minnie-miller-brown-excellence-in-extension-and-public-service-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/minnie-miller-brown-excellence-in-extension-and-public-service-award\/\">Minnie Miller Brown Excellence in Extension and Public Service Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p>Honors RSS members in academic settings who have made significant contributions to extension and public outreach that impact rural communities.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_d38q705 tb_gs593685 last\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_poea705 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/excellence-in-service-to-the-rural-sociological-society-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/excellence-in-service-to-the-rural-sociological-society-award\/\">Excellence in Service to the Rural Sociological Society Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recognizes RSS members who have provided exceptional service and effort on behalf of the Society.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_f8q6203 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_mnm9203 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tb_plhp204\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_fnv7204 tb_gs593685 first\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_xtbk204 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/olaf-larson-graduate-student-paper-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/olaf-larson-graduate-student-paper-award\/\">Olaf Larson Graduate Student Paper Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Encourages graduate student involvement and professional development by awarding the best graduate student paper submitted for the RSS Annual Meeting.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_q6sa204 tb_gs593685\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_vwlc204 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/frederick-h-buttel-outstanding-scholarly-achievement-award-book\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/frederick-h-buttel-outstanding-scholarly-achievement-award-book\/\">Frederick H. Buttel Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recognizes a recent scholarly work (book or journal article, alternating annually) that exemplifies excellence in rural sociology.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_a9tp204 tb_gs593685 last\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_c5nc204 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/rss-masters-thesis-research-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/rss-masters-thesis-research-award\/\">Master\u2019s Thesis Research Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supports graduate student research in rural sociology for master\u2019s thesis projects.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_3ifj378 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qj1l378 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tb_jr8r379\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_na5u379 tb_gs593685 first\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_w2zb379 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/rss-dissertation-research-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/rss-dissertation-research-award\/\">Dissertation Research Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supports graduate student research that advances the field of rural sociology and helps foster the development of future rural sociologists.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-1 tb_v24o379 tb_gs593685\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_8mvg379 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/rss-early-career-research-award\/\">\n                        <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\" style=\"background-color:#f4f0e8\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                            <em class=\"module-feature-icon tf_rel\" style=\"color:#2e5b3d\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-award\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-award\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralsociology.org\/about-us\/awards\/rss-early-career-research-award\/\">Early Career Research Award<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supports early-stage scholars in rural sociology by funding small-scale research projects that advance their academic careers and contribute to the broader mission of the RSS.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    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Honoring Excellence in Rural SociologyAwards and Endowments RSS Awards recognize outstanding contributions to rural sociology through a variety of annual awards and funding opportunities that support research, outreach, and education. Grants and awards may be given for achievements in academic research, community engagement, innovative projects, or professional service. Nominators should ensure candidates for any award meet the RSS Code of Ethics standards. Award recipients must adhere to these standards. \u00a0 Distinguished Service to Rural Life Award Recognizes individuals, organizations, or collectives for outstanding contributions to rural life, people, or policy\u2014especially in non-academic settings. Margaret Hagood Distinguished Rural Sociologist Award Honors RSS members for superior career contributions to rural sociology through research, teaching, extension, public service, and\/or policy. Excellence in Research Award Recognizes outstanding contributions to rural-oriented research and\/or theory by an RSS member. Excellence in Instruction Award Recognizes innovative and impactful rural-oriented teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level. Minnie Miller Brown Excellence in Extension and Public Service Award Honors RSS members in academic settings who have made significant contributions to extension and public outreach that impact rural communities. 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