Thomas F. Divine Award

Named for one of the founders of the Association for Social Economics, the Thomas F. Divine Award is presented annually to someone who over a lifetime has made important contributions to social economics and the social economy. The Award takes the form of a framed certificate and a $1,000 cash stipend. The Award is formally presented by the Association at the Presidential Breakfast at the annual meetings. This prestigious lifetime achievement award recognizes scholars and practitioners who have demonstrated sustained excellence and significant impact in advancing the field of social economics and contributing to the social economy through their research, teaching, and service over the course of their career.