Recognizing outstanding contribution to the nonprofit and social economy sectors.
ANSER-ARES offers a number of awards to foster and recognize excellence and innovation in the research of nonprofits and social economy in Canada. Researchers located outside of Canada who are still working in the Canadian nonprofit sector are eligible.
Award recipients will be announced at the annual conference.
Submissions and nominations may be made using the link below. The Awards Committee will review and adjudicate all applications and nominations. Recommendations will be approved by the Board of Directors.
Award nominations will be accepted before May 1st, 2027.
Awarded to an individual who has:
Significant scholarly and/or practice contribution to research and knowledge advancement in the field of nonprofit and social economy studies in Canada.
Demonstrated significant leadership, commitment, and volunteer service with/in the nonprofit and social economy sector in Canada.
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Awarded to a Doctoral or Master’s student:
Who is a full-time landed immigrant or Canadian graduate student attending a Canadian university whose research is focused on the nonprofit/social economy sector.
Has successfully defended their thesis (or equivalent) in the three (3) calendar years prior to 2026.
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In celebration of ANSER-ARES’ 20th anniversary, ANSER ARES is announcing the Emerging Scholar Award, funded through generous donations from current and past members of the Board of Governors. The Emerging Scholar Award recognizes and supports early-career researchers whose work advances knowledge of the nonprofit sector and Canada’s social economy. The award aims to encourage innovative, applied, and community-engaged research that strengthens nonprofit organizations and Canada’s social economy!
To learn more please find the Call for Nominations.
Participation in ANSER-ARES conferences and CJNSER over time.
Preference will be given to a nominee who currently (or recently) works in a Canadian institution.
Current ANSER-ARES board members who have expiring terms (at the time of the award) or plan not to renew their term may be nominated.
ANSER-ARES is strongly committed to equity in awarding the Distinguished Service Award, over time, to individuals who reflect the diversity and values of Canada.
ANSER-ARES Doctoral Thesis Award
Dr. Michael J. Kenney, York University, for his dissertation entitled:
Towards an Ecopedagogy: Student Organizations, University Politics and Student Experiences at the Nexus of Education and Action
ANSER-ARES Best Presentation Award
Dr. Alishau Diebold, Mount Royal University, for her presentation entitled:
Pathways to Sustainable Employment: Bridging Community Justice and Social Enterprise Programs for Women
ANSER-ARES Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Francois Brouard, Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
