2002: Chad Kimmel for his service to the MSA

2003: Jay Weinstein for his service to the MSA as long-time editor of the Michigan Sociological Review

2004: Patrick Easto of Eastern Michigan University for his distinguished career as a Michigan sociologist

2012: Alan Hill of Delta College received a special award for a career of distinguished service to Michigan sociology

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2013: Joseph M. Verschaeve received the Distinguished Editorial Award 

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2023: Larry T. Reynolds received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to Michigan sociology