COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AWARDS
Gerald and Sally DeNardo Senior Prize in Science Research
Established in 2007 to complement the Gerald and Sally DeNardo Lectureship, this prize is given by the dean to recognize outstanding science research accomplishment by a graduating senior who reflects the distinctive characteristics of a Jesuit education and is pursuing a career in the health sciences.
Orella Prize
Established in 1915 by Dr. and Mrs. Fermín R. Orella (B.S. 1889), this prize is awarded to the senior science student who attains the highest average in scientific subjects.
ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology Program Award
This prize is given to a senior anthropology major who has done outstanding work in anthropological research.
ART AND ART HISTORY
Art History Research Paper Prize
This award is given for the best research paper produced on art history as judged by the faculty of the art and art history department.
CHEMISTRY
American Chemical Society Award in Analytical Chemistry
Sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry to honor a junior student for excellence in both lower- and upper-division analytical chemistry courses.
American Chemical Society Award in Inorganic Chemistry
Sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry to honor an undergraduate student with demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry and whose future plans include a career in chemistry.
American Chemical Society Polyed Award
Sponsored by the Polymer Education Committee of the American Chemical Society to honor outstanding achievement in the Organic Chemistry I, II, and III course sequence.
American Institute of Chemists Foundation Award
Awarded to an outstanding senior chemistry major in recognition of a record of leadership, ability, character, and scholastic achievement.
CRC Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
Sponsored by the Chemical Rubber Company to honor a freshman student for outstanding performance in the General Chemistry I and II course sequence.
Professor Joseph F. Deck Award
Established in 1973, this award is given by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry to the outstanding student majoring in chemistry who has excelled in studies and undergraduate research, extracurricular activities, leadership, and generous tutoring of fellow students, while maintaining a B average.
CLASSICS
Arete Prize
Established in 1997, this prize is given to the classics major or minor who writes the best single essay or research paper on a classical topic, as determined by the faculty of the Department of Classics.
Walter J. Kropp Prize
Established in 1997 in memory of Walter J. Kropp, S.J., by the faculty of the Department of Classics, this award is given to the senior classics major who has attained the highest average in classics courses.
COMMUNICATION
Communication Department Prize
Established in 1985 by alumni and friends, this award is given by the faculty of the Department of Communication to the graduating senior who best meets the goals of the department—education of the mind, heart, and voice.
Handlery Prize
Established in 1947 by Mrs. Rose Handlery in memory of her son Raymond of the class of 1934, this prize is awarded each year to the graduating senior who has contributed most to the success of student publications at the University.
Edward Shipsey, S.J., Journalism Prize
Established in 1984 by Alfred Orr Kelly in honor of Edward J. Shipsey, S.J., this prize is awarded to the outstanding junior student who has made a commitment to a career in journalism.
Justin T. McCarthy Award
Established in 1976 in memory of Justin T. McCarthy, this award is given to the senior student who has excelled in oratory or other forms of public expression.
Ryland Prize
Established in 1897 by the Hon. Caius T. Ryland, this award is given to the winners of the annual Ryland debate. Focusing on current social and political issues, this public debate is held each spring and is judged by a faculty committee.
ENGLISH
Academy of American Poets Prize
Founded in 1994 by Victoria Verga Logan and Frank Verga Jr. in memory of Tamara Verga, this prize is given to the undergraduate who writes the best group of poems (determined by an annual competition).
First-Year Composition and Rhetoric Prize
Established by the Department of English in 1983, this prize honors the student who has written the best essay for a Composition and Rhetoric I class, as determined by a faculty panel.
Christiaan Theodoor Lievestro Prize
Founded in 2000 by Christiaan T. Lievestro, this prize is awarded to the senior English major whose portfolio of essays best demonstrates a sustained, improved, and/or versatile ability to think and write about complex literary, critical, cultural, rhetorical, or theoretical issues, as determined by a faculty panel.
McCann Short Story Prize
Established in 1894 in honor of Daniel M. McCann (B.S. 1884), this award is given by the Department of English to the author of the best short story, as determined by an annual competition.
Shipsey Poetry Prize
Established in 1954 by Richard W. Schmidt in honor of the late Edward Shipsey, S.J., this prize recognizes the outstanding contribution in the art of poetry, as determined by an annual competition.
Katherine Woodall Prize in Literary Criticism
Established in 1995 by the Department of English in honor of alumna and friend Katherine Woodall ’78, this prize is awarded to the senior English major whose essay best exemplifies analysis of literary texts and/or issues in literary theory, as determined by a faculty panel.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Lucky Hinkle Sustainability Award
This award was established to honor the memory of Lucky Hinkle, longtime University staff member who worked diligently to promote recycling on campus, and is given to the Santa Clara student entering his or her senior year who, in the judgment of the faculty of the Environmental Studies Institute, has made the most significant contribution to promoting a culture of sustainability at Santa Clara University and beyond.
ETHNIC STUDIES
Matt Meier Prize
Established in 1994 in honor of Professor Matt Meier, a major contributor to the field of ethnic studies, this prize is given by the Ethnic Studies Program to the ethnic studies minor or liberal studies minor with an ethnic studies concentration who writes the best essay on an ethnic studies topic.
HISTORY
McPhee Prize
An annual award established in 2007 through the generosity of Lulu and John McPhee for the best presentation of original historical research at the History Workshop as determined by the faculty of the Department of History.
Frederick J. Mehl Prize
An annual prize established in 1993 by the department in memory of friend and benefactor Frederick J. Mehl, B.A. ’74, M.A. ’75, this award is given to the student who writes the best senior thesis as determined by the faculty of the Department of History
The Redwood Prize
An annual prize established in 1908 by the executive committee of The Redwood, this award is given to the student who writes the best essay on a historical subject as determined by the faculty of the Department of History.
LIBERAL STUDIES
Liberal Studies Academic Achievement Award
Established in 1995, this award is given to the senior liberal studies major with the highest overall grade point average at Santa Clara.
Pre-Teaching Awards
Established in 1995, these awards are given to the senior liberal studies students judged most outstanding in scholarship and professional service who plan to go on to careers in teaching.
MATHEMATICS
Robert P. Balles SCU Mathematics Scholars Award
This award is given to the mathematics major entering his or her senior year with the highest cumulative grade point average in mathematics courses completed in the student’s first three years at Santa Clara University.
George W. Evans Memorial Prizes
Established in 1972 by the family and friends of the late George W. Evans II, professor of mathematics at Santa Clara University, these awards are given to the students placing highest in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. A third award is given to the student judged most outstanding in mathematical writing and research by a panel of mathematics consultants.
Freshman Mathematics Prize
Established in 1958, this annual award is given by the faculty of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science to the freshman student who demonstrates excellence in mathematical study and achievement, determined by a competitive examination each spring.
Paul R. Halmos Prize
This prize is awarded to the senior student or students with an outstanding academic record judged to have distinguished themselves in mathematics or computer science beyond the standard coursework.
MILITARY SCIENCE
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Award
Established by the Department of the Army at Santa Clara in 1973, this annual award is given by the faculty of the Department of Military Science to the cadet in a communications or electronics field who excels in academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and meritorious contribution to the ROTC program.
Association of the U.S. Army ROTC Medal
Established by the Department of the Army at Santa Clara in 1956, this award is given by the faculty of the Department of Military Science to the junior cadet judged most outstanding in meritorious academic attainment, exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity.
George C. Marshall ROTC Award
Established by the Department of the Army at Santa Clara in 1977, this award is given by the faculty of the Department of Military Science to the cadet judged most outstanding in military studies and leadership.
Superior Cadet Award
Established by the Department of the Army at Santa Clara in 1958, these ribbons are given by the faculty of the Department of Military Science to the cadet in each of the four years of training who consistently demonstrates potential qualities of an officer, outstanding performance of duty, and overall proficiency.
MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
Geoff and Josie Fox German Studies Award
This award is given to cultivate and encourage students to learn the German language and to familiarize themselves with the German culture. Preference is given to students who have shown a consistent interest in German culture, who have an understanding of the experience, values, and traditions of Germanic speaking countries, and who have declared a major in German.
Celeste Fritchle Award
Established in 2003 by the friends and family of the late Celeste Fritchle, a longtime University staff member, this award is given by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures to a junior or senior student with a declared major in modern languages and literatures who has excelled in the study of more than one foreign language.
Pancrazio Infantino Italian Award
This award is given to cultivate and encourage the pursuit of the Italian language and culture at Santa Clara University. It is given to students who have an understanding of the experiences, values, and traditions of Italian culture, primarily demonstrated by a declared major in Italian.
Richard F. Rebello Phi Sigma Iota Awards
Established in 1986 by the family of the late Richard Rebello, longtime University staff member, these awards are given by the Modern Languages Department to junior or senior language majors for outstanding accomplishments in the study of foreign language and culture.
Andrew I. Rematore Award
This award is given to graduating seniors with a declared major in Spanish Studies who have excelled in the major and plan to enter the teaching profession at the elementary or secondary level.
MUSIC
American Choral Directors Association National Choral Student Award
This award is given to a student who has been involved in continued participation in choral ensembles, has provided service to the ensemble and conductor, has demonstrated a high degree of choral proficiency and music literacy, and has contributed to the advancement of choral singing at the University.
Department of Music Certificate for Distinguished Musical Performance
Established in 1980 by the faculty of the Department of Music, the Performer’s Certificate is awarded to a student demonstrating exceptional accomplishment in music and excellence in musicality and technical proficiency.
Arrigo and Caterina Descalzi Prize
Established in 1990 in honor of Arrigo and Caterina Descalzi, this award is presented to the senior music student who, in the judgment of the faculty of the Department of Music, best demonstrates technical and artistic growth and dedication to the art of music.
PERFORMING ARTS
Charles Lampkin Award
This annual award, established in 1989 in honor of Charles Lampkin, the late actor and University artist-in-residence, is given to the junior or senior African-American student who has demonstrated excellence and commitment to performance in theatre, music, dance, or television.
PHILOSOPHY
Fallon Prize
Established in 1995 in memory of Timothy Fallon, S.J., by the faculty of the Department of Philosophy, this award is given to the junior student demonstrating outstanding achievement in the study of philosophy.
Sourisseau Prize
Established in 1956 by Eva Sourisseau in honor of her parents and family, this award is given by the faculty of the Department of Philosophy to the senior student demonstrating outstanding achievement in the study of philosophy.
PHYSICS
David Blockus Award
Established in 2007 in memory of David L. Blockus, Ph.D., this prize is presented each year to the outstanding senior physics major, as determined by the faculty of the Department of Physics.
Carl H. Hayn Physics Prize
Established in 1997 by William and Katherine Duffy in honor of Carl H. Hayn, S.J., longtime physics professor at Santa Clara University. The prize is awarded annually to the most outstanding student in the sequence Physics for Scientists and Engineers I, II, and III as selected by the faculty who teach the sequence.
John B. Drahmann Prize
Established in 2001, this prize is awarded to the graduating senior physics major who best exemplifies the hard-working and earnest values of John B. Drahmann, longtime dean of sciences and professor of physics.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
The Amos Dana Award for Distinction in Public Service
This award honors excellent performance and personal growth through hands-on public sector experience, potential for success in a career or studies in the public sector, and/or outstanding research related to a public sector project.
Michael Shallo Prize
Established by the University in 1955 in honor of Michael Shallo, S.J., the award is given by the faculty of the Department of Political Science to the student judged most proficient in political science.
PSYCHOLOGY
Wilhelm Wundt Award
Established in 1988, this award is given annually by the faculty of the Department of Psychology to the senior student who has excelled in scholarship, research, and service to the department.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Religious Studies Major Prize
Established in 1950 by the president of the University, this prize is given each year by the faculty of the Department of Religious Studies to the department major most proficient in all aspects of religious studies.
The Tennant C. Wright, S.J. Outstanding Religious Studies Award
Established in 2003, this prize is given each year by the faculty of the Department of Religious Studies to the department minor most proficient in the religious studies program.
Theodore Mackin Senior Thesis Award
Established in 2006 in memory of Theodore Mackin, this prize is given each year by the faculty of the Department of Religious Studies to the religious studies major with the best senior research paper.
SOCIOLOGY
Witold Krassowski Sociology Award
Established by the department, alumni, and friends in honor of Professor Witold Krassowski, the first sociologist at Santa Clara University and the first chair of the department. The award is given to a senior sociology major who has written a sociological research paper in a sociology course that is considered of exemplary quality.
THEATRE AND DANCE
Anna Halprin Dance Award
This award honors the extended creative and socially active career of Anna Halprin, a pioneer in the art of dance. This award is given to senior dancers who best exemplify excellence in dance and an awareness of community values while at Santa Clara University.
William H. Leahy Prize
Established in 1925 in honor of William H. Leahy by his wife and his brother James, this prize is awarded to the graduating senior who has made the greatest contribution to dramatic art at Santa Clara as determined by the members of the Department of Theatre and Dance.
WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
Mary Gordon Prize
Established in 1992 in honor of Professor Mary Gordon, founder of the Women’s Studies Program and its first director, this prize is awarded to the women’s studies student who writes the best essay on a women’s studies topic.
Nina Liebman Essay Competition
Recognizes the student addressing the general topic of women and creative expression. The essay is judged by the faculty of the Women’s and Gender Studies Department.
LEAVEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AWARDS
Charles J. Dirksen Prize
Established in 1965 by Eliot Jones, Ph.D., in honor of Charles J. Dirksen, late dean and professor of marketing emeritus, this prize is awarded to the junior in the Leavey School of Business judged outstanding in scholarship by the faculty.
Leavey School of Business Leadership Award
Awarded to the graduating business student who best demonstrates leadership in both curricular and co-curricular endeavors as evidenced by his or her commitment and dedication to exhibiting leadership within the School of Business and Santa Clara University. This student continuously motivates and inspires his or her peers to make long-lasting contributions to the community and in support of the University mission.
Leavey School of Business Service Award
Awarded to the graduating business student who exemplifies the mission of the University by significantly impacting student life and/or the greater community through personal service.
Isabel Jones Academic Achievement Prize
Established by Eliot Jones, Ph.D., in 1956 in memory of his wife, Isabel. This award is given to the graduating senior in the Leavey School of Business who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average.
ACCOUNTING
Professor O. Robert Anderson Outstanding Student in Accounting Award
Established in 1973, this award is given in memory of Professor O. Robert Anderson, who taught accounting at the University. Awarded annually to the graduating senior accounting major judged outstanding in scholarship, leadership, and service by the faculty of the department.
Outstanding Student in Accounting and Information Systems Award
Awarded to the graduating senior accounting and information systems major recognized by the faculty of the department as having achieved high academic performance, possessing strong leadership skills, exhibiting a commitment to service, and demonstrating career potential for professional success in accounting and information systems.
ECONOMICS
Charles and Barbara Hazel Outstanding Student in Economics Award
In recognition of the contributions made by Charles and Barbara Hazel in the economics department, this award is given annually to the graduating senior economics major judged outstanding in scholarship, leadership, and service by the faculty of the department.
FINANCE
Outstanding Student in Finance Award
Awarded to the graduating senior finance major recognized by the faculty of the department as having achieved high academic performance, possessing strong leadership skills, exhibiting a commitment to service, and demonstrating career potential for professional success in finance.
MANAGEMENT
Outstanding Student in Management Award
Granted to the senior management major who, through high overall grade point average, has demonstrated noteworthy scholarship, strong leadership, and managerial aptitude in co-curricular activities.
MARKETING
Albert F. Bruno Outstanding Student in Marketing Award
Established in 1982 in memory of Albert F. Bruno by Albert V. Bruno and family. This award is conferred annually to the outstanding graduating senior marketing major on demonstration of scholarship, leadership, service, and career potential.
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Outstanding Student in Operations and Management Information Systems Award
Awarded to the graduating senior operations and management information systems major recognized by the faculty of the department as having achieved high academic performance, possessing strong leadership skills, exhibiting a commitment to service, and demonstrating career potential for professional success in operations and management information systems.
