Awards & Bursaries

Reverend Frank J. Mifflen Prize in Sociology

The Department of Sociology established the Reverend Frank J. Mifflen Prize to remember Professor Mifflen, a great teacher and mentor to faculty and students at St. Francis Xavier University. The prize is given to a graduating Sociology student at Spring Convocation who has shown excellence in both academic coursework and extra-curricular activities. 

Past Recipients

2023 - Sarah McKnight / Ethan Hume
2022 - Lucas Middleton  
2021 - Catherine Kennedy  
2020 - Laura Blinn  
2019 - Kenzie MacNeil   
2018 - Zakairya Chatur  
2017 - Michelle Annett  
2016 - Dayna Barnes  
2015 - Hannah Davison / Jocelyn MacDonald  
2014 - Megan Innes  
2013 - Panteleimon (Peter) Karambelas / Janelle MacDonnell  
2012 - Lindsay Hatfield / Erica Moore  
2011 - Ellen Taylor  
2010 - James Bray  
2009 - Patricia Hoyland / Lisa Rankin  
2008 - Heather Capstick / Erin Murphy  
2007 - Jan MacDougall  
2006 - Patrick McLane  
2005 - Catherine (Katie) Aubrecht  
2004 - Andrea Jackson  
2003 - Krista LeVangie  
2002 - Donna Smith  
2001 - Lindsay McVicar  
2000 - Jan Christine Murray  
1999 - Alison L. Fisher  
1998 - Michelle Ann Chisholm  
1997 - Alicia Van De Sande  
1996 - Tammy N. MacMillan  
1995 - Leslie Jane McMillan  
1994 - Jason MacLean  

Canadian Sociological Association Outstanding Honours Student Award

The Canadian Sociological Association Outstanding Honours Student Award recognizes the top graduating Honours Sociology student at Spring Convocation.  Selection is based on academic merit and the strength of the student's research.  

Past Recipients

2023 - Bailey MacMullin
2022 - Yu (Jenny) Xin Li  
2021 - Andreína Márquez de la Plata Gregor  
2020 - David Eliot  
2019 - Molly Mulcahy  
2018 - Evan Curley  
2017 - Nicholas Favaro  
2016 - Laurenne Mercier & Jason Fitzpatrick  
2015 - Lucus Knopp  
2014 - Natalie Cameron