Sophia Markley and Jack Williams have been awarded the 2026 PPE Prize for Citizenship.

This prize annually honors students in the PPE major who have exemplified the spirit of PPE in their scholarship and through service to the campus community and beyond. In addition to the recognition, each honoree receives an award of $250.

PPE trains students to be thoughtful, creative, and constructive leaders, capable of navigating complex issues across a wide variety of domains. Many PPE students serve as leaders in a variety of roles during their time on campus, and begin making public contributions through involvement in public service, nonprofits, and other activities. The PPE Prize for Citizenship celebrates these students – and unfortunately we can't honor everyone who is deserving.

Sophia Markley is a rising senior with a second major in Public Policy Analysis. She has served as a congressional intern in the U.S. House of Representatives and has also interned for the Franklin County Auditor's Office. She is President of the Law and Society Scholars Program, serves on the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Student Advisory Board, and was a Civil Discourse Fellow in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Jack Williams is graduating summa cum laude with a second major in Data Analytics. He is past President of the PPE Society, was a Civil Discourse Fellow in the 2024-2025 academic year, and is a member of the advanced Civil Discourse Training Group for the Philosophy for & with Children Academy. After graduation he will join McKinsey & Company in Cleveland as a business analyst.