It’s That Time of the Year! Evening of Recognition 2026

Hosted by the College of Social Work, the Evening of Recognition is an annual event that celebrates the countless accomplishments of this year’s graduation candidates earning BSSW, MSW, and PhD degrees from The Ohio State University.

In addition to honoring the college’s hundreds of graduates, the event will also present a variety of awards for both teaching and research. These distinctions commemorate the outstanding work and character of the college’s dedicated scholars, such as the Toni Tripodi Prize for Research Excellence and Outstanding Student Awards.

The Evening of Recognition will be held on Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m. at the Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210. This event will also be livestreamed for remote audiences.

Interested attendees must RSVP using this link.

Additional information and details can be found on the college’s Evening of Recognition webpage. Further questions and information may be directed to the event manager, prince.298@osu.edu.