We were delighted to present the Kohli Prize for Sociology to Raewyn Connell. Her pioneering approach to gender as a social structure – especially her research on masculinities – and her perspectives on Southern theory have made her internationally renowned and deeply influential across diverse intellectual traditions and global contexts.

The Infrastructure Prize for Sociology went to the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP), represented by its director, Sabine Zinn. As a data infrastructure, SOEP is a leading force in supporting the quality, originality, significance, and rigor of sociological research.

Our heartfelt thanks to Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln, director of the WZB, and her team, to Michaela Kreyenfeld and Aeneas Zi Wang for their inspiring laudations, and, last but not least, to the highly valued members of our selection committee for their dedication and commitment.

We are grateful to the many guests who joined us in celebrating this special occasion and are already looking forward to the next edition!