Awards

Each year the English Department awards students for their achievement in Literature and Creative Writing.

 

Walker Gilmer Prize For the junior or senior English major who is most outstanding in literature.  Established in honor of Professor Emeritus of English Walker Gilmer, who taught at DePauw from 1963-1997.  Previous winners have included:

2011-2012 Victoria S. Googasian	2010-2011 Stephen  K. Worden	2009-2010 Beth A. Staton	2008-2009 Joshua T. Busch
2007-2008 Sarah E. Summers	2006-2007 Michael R. Roberts	2005-2006 Mary Rasbach	2004-2005 Elizabeth A. McDaniel
2003-2004 Rose E. Shingledecker	2002-2003 Emily J. Follas	2001-2002 Mary Catherine Kosinski	2000-2001 Jennifer E. Walcoff
1999-2000 Adrian A. Williams

 

William. G. Schoenoff Award  For the senior who has most distinguished
himself or herself in the study of literature during his or her four years at DePauw.  Established in memory of Mr. Schoenhoff by his parents.  Previous winners have included

 

 Elizabeth B. Powell Prize For a junior who exhibits outstanding ability in the area of written communications and usage of the English language.  Established in 1987 by the friends and family of Mrs. Powell. Previous winners have included:

J. David Hogue ('21) Journalism Scholarship For a sophomore or junior with demonstrated ability and interest in the field of journalism.  Established in memory of the distinguished journalist and editor by Mrs. J. David Hogue (Mildred Robinson '21) and Mrs. Harold Corneilsen (Margaret Ellen Hogue '56).  Previous winners have included:

2011-2012 Michael J. Appelgate	2010-2011 Ellen C. Kobe	2009-2010 Macy E. Ayers Rachel A. Cheeseman Leslie G. Gaber Tyler G. James Samuel A. Weigley	2008-2009 Jonathan C. Batuello Christine E. DiGangi Leslie G. Gaber Tyler G. James Andrew P. Maddocks Meredith G. McGrady
2007-2008 Kaliope C. Geldis	2006-2007 Andrew J. Bruner Alex R. Turco	2005-2006 Michael S. Morris	2004-2005 Rebeca J. Martinez
2003-2004 Sara K. Schaefer	2002-2003 Jessica E. Schaab	2001-2002 Matthew J. Claus Cassie C. Trueblood	2000-2001 Jessica E. Schaab
1999-2000 Eric D. Aasen	1998-1999 Brian Parsons	1997-1998 Ramona G. Santiago	1996-1997 Jeffrey D. Mohl
1995-1996 Abigail K. Lounsbury	1994-1995 Neal R. Allen	1993-1994 S. Troy Cummings	1992-1993 Edward D. Clere
1991-1992 Robert D. Moyer	1990-1991 Jeremy L. Rogalski	1989-1990 Timothy McCaughan

Roy and Anna Kennedy Prize in Creative Writing for the senior who has most distinguished himself or herself in creative writing and who shows great promise as an artist.  Established by Adam Kennedy ('46) in honor of his parents.  Previous winners have included:

Christena Biggs-Kathleen Steele College Writing Award  For recognition of "greatest achievement" or "greatest improvement" for College Writing. Chris Biggs and Kitty Steele taught at DePauw from 1972-2002 and 1958-1996 respectively.  Previous winners have included:

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

2011-2012 Taylor D. Crompton	2010-2011 Gretchen M. Kasting	2009-2010 Emily C. Schulte	2008-2009 Emily J. Karsnak
2007-2008 Courtney M. Schmidt Thomas D. Fontana	2006-2007 Matthew H. Sumpter	2005-2006 Ariel M. Lopez	2004-2005 Tyler S. Hollett
2003-2004 Emily Elizabeth Parsons	2002-2003 Maria E. Caruso	2001-2002 Justin L. McNabney	2000-2001 Mary Catherine Kosinski
1999-2000 Margaret L. Stahr	1998-1999 Heidi Middendorf	1997-1998 Melanie G. Penn  Tracy L. Turner	1996-1997 Jaime L. Best
1995-1996 Jennifer J. Simmons

Chad Kostel Memorial Award for a junior or senior who has a commitment to writing as a profession.  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.  Previous winners have included:

2011-2012 Rajpreet K. Heir	2010-2011 Margaret B. Johnston	2009-2010 Kristen A. Mitchell	2008-2009 Stephanie A. Rivera
2007-2008 Olufemi J. Akeredolu	2006-2007 Andrea G. Sutherland	2005-2006 Erin B. McMillin	2004-2005 Kelsie D. Gray
2003-2004 Margaret N. Doherty	2002-2003 Nathan L. Richardson	2001-2002 Abigail L. Tonsing	2000-2001 Sarah E. Gerkensmeyer
1999-2000 Kevin A. McKelvey	1998-1999 Emily Plemmons Siel S. Ju	1997-1998 Gilbert J. Duran	1996-1997 Lane M. Rogers

 

Mary Smith Hamer Journalism Prize  Fora a sophomore or junior who has excelled in journalistic endeavors and who demonstrates promise for a career in journalism.  Established in memory of Mary Smith Hamer ('70).  Previous winners have included:

DeWitt Wallace-Readers Digest Print Journalism Award for juniors who have demonstrated a career interest in print journalism.  Previous winners have included:

Paul Query Prize in Poetry, for a senior writing major who is an outstanding poet.  The award also includes a special feature section in A Midwestern Review.  Previous winners have included:  

Gilpin Prize in Dramatic Writing For a senior who is outstanding in playwriting or screenwriting.  Previous winners have included:

 

Society of Professional Journalists Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award was given annually and was discontinued after May 2008. This award was based on character, scholarship, and proficiency in practical journalism. Previous winners have included: