The William G. Schoenoff Award
The Elizabeth B. Powell Award
The J. David Hogue Journalism Award
The Roy & Anna Kennedy Prize in Creative Writing
The Mary Smith Hamer Journalism Scholarship
The DeWitt Wallace Readers Digest Print Journalism Award 
The Society of Professional Journalists Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
Biggs-Steele College Writing Award
The Judith Shakespeare Award
The Chad Kostel Memorial Award
The Walker Gilmer Prize 
The Paul Query Prize in Poetry
The Gilpin Prize in Dramatic Writing

The Wm. G. Schoenoff Award is given annually to that member of the senior class who has most distinguished herself/himself in the study of literature.  Previous winners have included:

 

The Elizabeth B. Powell Award is presented annually to a member of the junior class who exhibits outstanding ability in the area of written communication and usage of the English language. Previous winners have included:

The J. David Hogue Journalism Award, given annually, honors students for their academic and journalistic accomplishments.  Previous winners have included:

2007-2008 Kaliope C. Geldis	2002-2003 Jessica E. Schaab	1997-1998 Ramona G. Santiago	1992-1993 Edward D. Clere
2006-2007 Andrew J. Bruner Alex R. Turco	2001-2002 Matthew J. Claus Cassie C. Trueblood	1996-1997 Jeffrey D. Mohl	1991-1992 Robert D. Moyer
2005-2006 Michael S. Morris	2000-2001 Jessica E. Schaab	1995-1996 Abigail K. Lounsbury	1990-1991 Jeremy L. Rogalski
2004-2005 Rebeca J. Martinez	1999-2000 Eric D. Aasen	1994-1995 Neal R. Allen	1989-1990 Timothy McCaughan
2003-2004 Sarah K. Shaefer	1998-1999 Brian Parsons	1993-1994 S. Troy Cummings

The Roy & Anna Kennedy Prize in Creative Writing is given annually to that member of the senior class who has most distinguished herself/himself in creative writing and who shows great promise as an artist.  Previous winners have included:

The Biggs-Steele College Writing Award is given annually to students in recognition of either "greatest achievement" or "greatest improvement" in writing in English 130.  Previous winners have included:

The Judith Shakespeare Award: for a junior or senior English Literature major exceptionally gifted in literary interpretation.  Previous winners have included:

2007-2008 Courtney M. Schmidt Thomas D. Fontana	2003-2004 Emily Elizabeth Parsons	1999-2000 Margaret L. Stahr	1995-1996 Jennifer J. Simmons
2006-2007 Matthew H. Sumpter	2002-2003 Maria E. Caruso	1998-1999 Heidi Middendorf
2005-2006 Ariel M. Lopez	2001-2002 Justin L. McNabney	1997-1998 Melanie G. Penn  Tracy L. Turner
2004-2005 Tyler S. Hollett	2000-2001 Mary Catherine Kosinski	1996-1997 Jaime L. Best

The Chad Kostel Memorial Award given in memory of Chad Kostel, a former student of the Department of English who went on to a career as a writer and editor, the award will recognize as its primary criterion a commitment to writing as a profession.  Previous winners have included:

2007-2008 Olufemi J. Akeredolu	2003-2004 Margaret Neal Doherty	1999-2000 Kevin A. McKelvey
2006-2007 Andrea G. Sutherland	2002-2003 Nathan L. Richardson	1998-1999 Emily Plemmons Siel S. Ju
2005-2006 Erin B. McMillin	2001-2002 Abigail L. Tonsing	1997-1998 Gilbert J. Duran
2004-2005 Kelsie D. Gray	2000-2001 Sarah E. Gerkensmeyer	1996-1997 Lane M. Rogers

The Walker Gilmer Prize will be awarded annually to a member of the senior class who has most distinguished herself/himself in the study of literature. Previous winners have included:

2007-2008 Sarah E. Summers	2003-2004 Rose E. Shingledecker	1999-2000 Adrian A. Williams
2006-2007 Michael R. Roberts	2002-2003 Emily J. Follas
2005-2006 Mary Rasbach	2001-2002 Mary Catherine Kosinski
2004-2005 Elizabeth A. McDaniel	2000-2001 Jennifer E. Walcoff

The Mary Smith Hamer Journalism Scholarship given in memory of Mary Smith Hamer, '70--to be given annually to a junior or senior woman who has excelled in journalistic endeavors and who demonstrates promise for a career in journalism.  Previous winners have included:

The DeWitt Wallace Readers Digest Print Journalism Award will be given annually to one or two juniors who have demonstrated a career interest in print journalism.  Previous winners have included:

The Society of Professional Journalists Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award is given annually. This award is to be based on character, scholarship, and proficiency in practical journalism. Previous winners have included: 

The Paul Query Prize in Poetry, is given annually to that member of the senior class who has most distinguished herself/himself in creative writing and who shows great promise as a poet.  Previous winners have included:  

 

The Gilpin Prize in Dramatic Writing, will award a senior who is outstanding in playwriting or screenwriting.