Student Recognition Award

Presented to a CDS member who is either an undergraduate or graduate student, in recognition of his or her contribution to community development through a paper, an article, a field project or internship, or other applied research. This person should exemplify the Principles of Good Practice as adopted by the Society.

Eligibility

  • Must be a current member of CDS
  • At the time of nomination, must be currently enrolled, full-time or part-time, in a community development or related curriculum
  • Copy of the paper, article, applied research, or description of the field project or internship upon which the nomination is based
  • Evidence of an important addition to the theory, research, and/or practice of community development
  • A scholarly or field-based contribution that is transferable to other applied or community focused settings
  • Demonstration of community scholarship research, and/or practice skills that emphasize the value of citizen participation as essential to effective community development

Past Recipients:

  • 2018 John C. Hill
  • 2015 Laurel Goodman
  • 2013 Mark Porth
  • 2010 Kenneth Sherin
  • 2009 Karen Blewett
  • 2006 Christina Vasquez Case
  • 2004 Shawn Kaskie
  • 1996 Anne Stelling
  • 1995 Deanne Hackman
  • 1994 Patricia Fisher
  • 1992 Susan Maher
  • 1991 Karl Demarce
  • 1990 Larry Dersham
  • 1989 Timothy O. Borich
  • 1987 Lela Vandenberg
  • 1987 Rafiqul Khan
  • 1985 Tom Hirsch
  • 1995 Deanne Hackman
  • 1994 Patricia Fisher
  • 1992 Timothy T. Conner
  • 1991 Karl DeMarce
  • 1990 Larry Desham
  • 1989 Timothy Borich
  • 1987 Lela Vandenberg
  • 1987 Rafiqul Khan
  • 1985 Tom Hirsch