The Hatfield Prize, the Center for Public Justice's undergraduate student-faculty research award, is in its third year and this May several of its past and current recipients were recognized for academic and community accomplishments related to their research.
The Hatfield Prize is awarded annually to three undergraduate study-faculty pairs at Council for Christian Colleges & Universities’ member institutions. Students research social policies in their local communities that impact the well-being of children, families, and communities. The research and subsequent reports highlight the scope of the issues on both a local and federal level and frame solutions in the context of both government policies as well as the vital contributions of faith-based organizations, churches, and other civil society institutions.
The Hatfield Prize is made possible through the generous support of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Shannon Que, 2019 Hatfield Prize recipient and author of “An Invisible Crisis: Food Insecurity on College Campuses”
In May 2020 Shannon graduated with a Master of Social Work from Abilene Christian University and was awarded the local branch of the National Association of Social Workers' Social Work Student of the Year award. She is nominated for the award at the state level (Texas).
Daniel Montoya, 2020 Hatfield Prize recipient researching family homelessness this semester. Report to be published September 2020.
In May 2020 Daniel was named as the Outstanding Senior of the 2020 Bachelor of Social Work graduating cohort at Azusa Pacific University.
Jordan Bellamy, 2018 Hatfield Prize recipient and author of “Reframing the Safety Net: The Housing Choice Voucher Program”
In May 2020 Jordan received the Gordon College President’s Award, given annually to a graduating senior known for remarkable student leadership and for making a positive impact in the community.
Ana O’Quin, 2019 Hatfield Prize recipient and author of “The Hidden Epidemic of Teen Food Insecurity”
Ana continued her 2019 Hatfield Prize research on teen food insecurity in Waco, TX into the ‘19-’20 academic year by participating in an independent study led by Dr. Stephanie Boddie. In May 2020 Ana presented an e-poster for the Baylor University Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Scholars’ virtual symposium.