The 2022 SOSA Awards ceremony took place on Nov. 17, 2022 at the State Department. Please see the gallery below for highlights from this special event, and scroll down to view more photos in the slideshow. You may watch the remarks from Secretary of State Blinken in the video below as well. The full ceremony is on our youtube channel. Congratulations to the SOSA winners and nominees!

AAFSW president Celine Erickson highlighting the achievements of this years winners.
AAFSW program chair Sheila Switzer welcoming guests to this years awards ceremony. Seated in stage Left to Right: D-MR McKeon, Celine Erickson, SOSA co-chair Jose Dorce and SOSA co-chair Moises Mendoza
Deputy Secretary McKeon introducing the recorded remarks by Secretary Blinken.
Deputy Secretary McKeon giving remarks about this years winners and importance of volunteerism.
Deputy Secretary McKeon giving remarks.
Group photo left to right: Director General Marcia Bernicat, Ellin Lobb (SOSA EAP), Ondrej Hindl (SOSA honorable mention EUR), Meredith Wiedemer (SOSA EUR), Deputy Secretary Brian McKeon.

Watch the 2022 Awards Ceremony!

Slideshow of the 2022 SOSA Awards Ceremony

Secretary of State Blinken’s Recorded Remarks at the Awards Ceremony