Colgate University recognizes scholars, leaders, and those of outstanding character who have enriched the Colgate community.
Read about this year's 1819 award winner
Boren Fellowship
- Alec Bressler ’24
- Sarah Neubecker ’22
- Kathryn Selfe ’24
Boren Scholarship
- Conrad Chipman ’25
- Bryan (Tai) Pham ’25
Critical Language Scholarship
- Alec Bressler ’24
Department of Defense SMART Fellowship
- Ryland Ross ’26
Fulbright U.S. Student Scholarship
- Annabelle Adelizzi ’24
- Emily Balog ’24
- Jessica Farrell ’24
- Brenna McConnell ’24
- Sophie Pedzich ’24
- Carmen Perry ’24
- Giorgio Rahal ’24
- William Russel ’24
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
- Sarah Miller ’24
German Education Exchange (DAAD) Masters Study
- Annabelle Adelizzi ’24
Gilman Scholarship
- Nicole Hernandez ’26
- Sarah Kinnard ’26
Goldwater Scholarship
- Gwen Eichfeld ’25
Harvard - Amgen Scholars Program
- Gwen Eichfeld ’25
National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Training Award
- Emma Attar ’24
- Henry Lewinsohn ’24
- Ari Levine ’24
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program
- Jessica Johnson ’22
- Caroline Kaicher ’22
NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program
- Jessica Johnson ’22
Princeton in Africa Fellowship
- Brenna McConnell ’24
Projects for Peace
- Yiduo He ’24
Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship
- Bryan (Tai) Pham ’25
US English Language Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria
- Annabelle Adelizzi ’24
*Recipients are Class of 2024 unless otherwise noted.
Phi Beta Kappa Daniel H. Saracino Prize for Scholarship of Exceptional Merit
- Camden Di Carlo
- Vuong Hoang
- Facundo Pérez Paolino
- Will Russel
Lampert Prize
- Jon Eaton
Cleon O. Morgan Award
- Emma Birsen
- Andrea Galeana
Office of Undergraduate Studies Award for Academic Excellence
- Giselle Ayala
- Ophelia Palaguachi
- Shafi Islam
Africana and Latin American Studies
1804 Award for Caribbean Studies
- Halle Kuhar-Pitters
Bartolina Sisa Award for Excellence in Latin American Studies
- Daniel Rodriguez
Manning Marable Award for Service
- Daniel Rodriguez
Pauli Murray Award for Excellence in African American Studies
- Bailey Misken
Wangari Maathai and Nelson Mandela Award for Excellence in African Studies
- Adam Fam
Art
Award for Excellence and Citizenship in Architecture
- Jordan Hurt
- Carly Kleinberg
Fitchen Award for Excellence in Art and Art History
- Virginia Boyer
Harriette Wagner Memorial Award
- Zul Ahmed
Asian Studies
Award for Excellence in Area Studies: China
- Jon Eaton
Award for Excellence in Area Studies: Pan Asia
- Emma Nelson
Athletics
Director of Athletics Award
- Tiasia McMillan
- Ross Mitton
Gottesman Award for Excellence in the Sciences and Athletics
- Gavin Fowler
John T. (Jack) Mitchell Memorial Award
- Michael Hanratty
Joseph Huther Prize
- Alex Capitano
- Maddie Cappillo
Thomas M. Wilson ’67 Memorial Endowed Leadership Award
- Bardhyl Gashi
Biology
Christopher Oberheim Memorial Award
- Joe Coolidge
- Blessed Jimoh
Oswald T. Avery Award
- Will Russel
Raymond J. Myers Award
- Kyleigh Frank
- Benjamin Godbout
- Sophie Pedzich
Chemistry
American Chemical Society’s Division of Analytical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry
- Morgan Usselman
American Chemical Society’s Division of Biological Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Biological Chemistry
- Eric Goodney
American Chemical Society’s Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry
- David Stephens ’26
American Chemical Society’s Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry
- Sohee Kim ’25
Edwin Foster Kingsbury Prize
- Liam McCarthy ’26
- Sarah Sexton ’26
Haskell Schiff Memorial Prize
- Isabel Kats-Rodgers ’27
- Jeremy Stoll ’27
Lawrence Chemical Prize
- Melinda Haagensen ’27
- Leo Liu ’27
McGregory Fellowship in Chemistry
- Joe Berberich
- Abby Getz
Roy Burnett Smith Prize in Chemistry
- Camden Di Carlo
- Eric Goodney
Classics
Award for Excellence in the Classics
- Isabel Costa ’27
- MG King ’27
- Wilbur Saionz ’27
- Evan Sheldon ’26
- Bennett Steifman ’27
Baldwin Greek Prize
- Milo Austin ’26
- Thomas Nemec ’26
- Coleman Wohlken ’26
J. Curtiss Austin Latin Prize
- Alexander Kraut
- Lizzie Zimmerman
Newton Lloyd Andrews Prize
- Wyatt Hall ’26
- Lilia Hayduchok ’26
- Ally Song ’26
- Arianna Stolowitz ’26
- Wendy Wu ’25
Computer Science
Award for Academic Excellence In Computer Science
- Riley Del Priore
- Brian Dion
- Mete Minbay
- Wael Mohamed
- Rose Nguyen
Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Computer Science Community
- Brian Dion
- Edna Gutierrez
- Cristofer Jimenez
Edward P. Felt ’81 Memorial Prize Fund in Computer Science
- Brian Dion
- Mete Minbay
Laura Sanchis Award for Excellence in Research
- Mete Minbay
- Omshi Samal
Earth and Environmental Geosciences
Award for Excellence in Geology
- Jessica Wen
Kevin Williams ’10 Endowed Memorial Fellowship Award
- Aidan Kenefick ’26
- Emily Pfaff ’26
Norma Vergo Prize in Geology
- Sophie Naylor
Robert M. Linsley Prize for Excellence in Geology
- Ryan D'Errico ’25
Economics
J. Melbourne Shortliffe Prize
- Vuong Hoang
- Lizzie Zimmerman
Marshall-Keynes Award for Excellence in Economics
- Nikola Duka
- Samay Gupta
Educational Studies
Award for Excellence in Adolescence Education
- Stephanie Skura (graduated)
Award for Excellence in Childhood Education
- Amber Hufford (graduated)
Charles H. Thurber Award
- Blake Hardin
- Shenice Mobley
- Ja-lon Perkins
English and Creative Writing
Allen Prize in English Composition
- Natalie Sepe
- Hope Swetow
Jonathan H. Kistler Memorial Curricular Innovation Fund in English
- Kevin Nguyen
- Giorgio Rahal
Lasher Prize in English
- Helen Lieberman ’25
- Talia Troy ’25
Lasher Prize for Distinction in English Composition
- Max Gardinier
- Dulcie Lou Morris
Scott Saunders Prize for Excellence in Literature
- Ayanna Dukes
Environmental Studies
Award for Excellence in Environmental Studies
- Kayla Gutheil
Film and Media Studies
Film and Media Studies Award
- John Cremins
- Vuong Hoang
- Hunter Keller
- Bethany Neufeld
Geography
Kevin Williams ’10 Endowed Memorial Fellowship Award
- Sophia Ceconi ’26
- Katrina Wright ’26
Peter Gould Award in Geography
- Emily Balog
Shannon McCune Prize in Geography
- Jason Qian
German
Valentine Piotrow German Prize
- Annabelle Adelizzi
- Charlotte Lawson
- Sigrid Montagano
Global Public and Environmental Health
Award of Excellence in Global Public and Environmental Health
- Will Russel
Health Sciences
Bernard and Sydell Citron Pre-Medical Scholastic Prize
- Benjamin Godbout
History
Alexander V. Wasson Prize for Excellence in History
- Emily Corson
- Katie Moser
Award for Excellence in History
- Katie Moser
Douglas K. Reading ’33 History Prize
- William Crounse
Scott Saunders Prize for Excellence in History
- Emma Attar
International Relations
Paul O. Stillman ’55 Award
- Brenna McConnell
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies Award
- Becca Kaplan
LGBTQ Studies
Ken Valente Award for Leadership in LGBTQ Studies and Community
- R Hunsicker
LGBTQ Studies Award for Academic Excellence in Honor of Marilyn Thie
- R Hunsicker
Liberal Arts Core Curriculum
Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Prize: Core Communities
- Gisele Tjan
Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Prize: Core Conversations
- Annabel McKenna ’27
Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Prize: Core Sciences
- Juanita Omeje
Mathematics
Allen First-Year Mathematical Prize
- Joseph LaMonica
Osborne Mathematics Prizes
- Sophia Child ’25
Sisson Mathematics Prize
- Dennis Belotserkovskiy ’26
- Jackson Carter ’25
- Sia Hu ’26
- Mete Minbay
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Award for Excellence in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Tom Richards
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Award for Excellence in Arabic
- Grace Carter
- Niall Simonian
Award for Excellence in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
- Kat Selfe
Museum Studies
Award for Excellence in Museum Studies
- Sam Fleming
Music
Class of 1909 Music Prize
- Leah Greenstein ’25
- Matthew Shapiro ’25
Donald Lloyd Cotton ’36 Endowed Prize
- Martyn Dahl ’27
- Jeremy Stoll ’27
- Jack Zizza ’26
Lorey Family Senior Music Prize
- Matthew Robertson
Robert G. Ingraham Memorial Music Prize
- Matthew Robertson
Native American Studies
Anthony Aveni Award for Excellence in Native American Studies
- Katie Moser
Carol Ann Lorenz Award for Service in Native American Studies
- Raquel Marquez-Guerrero
Neuroscience
F. Scott Kraly Award
- Hayley Lenhard
- Zack Pelland
William E. and Nellie K. Edmonston Neuroscience Award
- Labib Mamun
- Josie Ward
Peace and Conflict Studies
Clarence Young Award
- Fabrizio Montisci
Dag Hammarskjöld Prize in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Zarah Bari
Sterling Prize
- Zarah Bari
- Ella Corbett
- Ellie Markwick
- Fabrizio Montisci
- Jordan Smith
- Ruby Verga
Philosophy
Balmuth Award for Philosophical Engagement
- Priya Martin
M. Holmes Hartshorne Memorial Award for Excellence in Philosophy
- Dean Kardas
- Niall Simonian
M. Holmes Hartshorne Memorial Award for Postgraduate Study in Philosophy
- Kevin Nguyen
Robinson Essay Prize
- Peyton Wray ’25
Physics and Astronomy
Edwin Foster Kingsbury Prize
- Oscar Jaroker ’27
- Jai Mangal ’27
- Olivia Miller ’27
- Evan Zimmerman ’27
Joseph C. Amato and Anthony F. Aveni Award for Student Research
- Gavin Fowler
- Facundo Pérez Paolino
Physics and Astronomy Alumni Award
- Sarah Miller
Physics and Astronomy Department Founders Award
- Richard Casey
- Madison Markham
Political Science
Dr. William L. Boyle Jr. ’55 Award
- Jayden Lichtenstein ’25
Herbert J. Storing Memorial Award
- Kristen Quinonez
- Fabrizio Montisci
Psychological and Brain Sciences
Kevin Carlsmith Prize
- Nick Elacqua
- Mary Gambill
- Gretchen Mueller
- Camryn Yeager
Phil R. Miller Prize
- Pariya Chanthasensack
- Nicole Roitman
- Persephone Sween-Argyros
Psychological and Brain Ssciences Citizenship Award
- Priya Martin
Sarah Kulkofsky Award
- Blake Hardin
- Caitlin Mooney
Religion
M. Holmes Hartshorne Memorial Award for Excellence in Religion
- Will Rosenblatt
M. Holmes Hartshorne Memorial Award for Excellence For Postgraduate Study in Religion
- K2 Dickens
Robinson Essay Prize
- Rylee Wicker ’25
Romance Languages and Literatures
Award for Excellence in French Studies
- William Crounse
Award for Excellence in Italian Studies
- Clay VanOstrand
Award for Excellence in Spanish Studies
- Matt Copeland
- Kimaya Shahi
Charles A. Choquette Memorial Prize
- Brenna McConnell
- Sarah Jane Stenovec
David B. Jutten Prize
- Jadan Hand
- Stuart Sopko
Russian and Eurasian Studies
Albert Parry Prize
- Sophie Karbstein ’26
Robert L. Murray Award in Russian and Eurasian Studies
- Alec Bresler
Sociology and Anthropology
Award for Excellence in Anthropology
- Tommy Nicholas
Award for Excellence in Sociology
- Joudenie Germain
Ramshaw Service Award
- Caitlin Mooney
- Lara Shqair
Theater
Howard W. and Anne T. Pike Memorial Prize – Dance
- Elisabeth Hartke
Howard W. and Anne T. Pike Memorial Prize – Junior
- Kate McClellan ’25
Howard W. and Anne T. Pike Memorial Prize – Senior
- Molly Lambert
Howard W. and Anne T. Pike Memorial Prize – Technical Theater
- Emilia Colabello ’27
Howard W. and Anne T. Pike Memorial Prize – Theater Essay
- Dylan Shi
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Combahee River Collective Feminist Praxis Award
- Noha Shahba
Women’s Studies Award for Academic Excellence
- R Hunsicker
Writing and Rhetoric
Joseph ’63 and Carol Trimmer Award for Excellence in First-Year Writing
- Isabelle Lawson ’27
Joseph ’63 and Carol Trimmer Award for Excellence in Rhetorical Nature
- Bobby Patch ’26
- Ta'Von Amir Walker ’25
Trimmer Senior Scholar Award for Outstanding Achievement in Writing and Rhetoric
- Gwyneth Farr
- Mariama Lemon
*Recipients are Class of 2024 unless otherwise noted.
Colgate Alumni Corporation 1819 Award
- Jon Eaton
Phi Eta Sigma Professor of the Year
- Elodie Fourquet
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Award
- Elannah De La O
- Raquel Marquez-Gerrero
- Tiasia McMillan
Bruce Selleck ’71 Award for Upstate Institute N.Y. Engagement
- Ray Zhang
Class of 1997 Award
- Jackson Fox
- Yiduo He
- R Hunsicker
George W. Cobb Awards
- Clementina Aboagye ’25
- Fredy Alvarado-Retana ’25
- Mikayla Cairns ’25
- Yeraldi Delos Santos ’25
- Averill McCorkle ’25
- Elsa O'Brien ’25
- Boen Beavers ’26
- Oscar Brown ’26
- Langh Guite ’26
- Harshitha Talasila ’26
- Marie York ’26
- Dani Aarav ’27
- Ellie Black ’27
- Jaden Coley ’27
- Maggie McCarthy ’27
Dean’s Community Service Award
- Will Vagianelis
Dr. Leo H. Speno Award
- Carson Hobler
- Hayley Lenhard
- Caroline Palermo
- Marissa Realmuto
Golden Fellows
Class of 2024
- Ella Corbett
- Joudenie Germain
- Benjamin Godbout
- Eric Goodney
- Michael Hanratty
- Gahae (Natalia) Kim
- Labib Mamun
- Archie Rook
- Alexander Schade
- Elina Sen-Ghosh
- Lara Shqair
Class of 2025
- Clementina Aboagye
- Hadeel Al Qoronz
- Andrew Audas
- Gwen Eichfeld
- Camille Goodhart
- Joshua Israel
- Elizabeth Joffrey
- Jenna Lacy
- Cynthia Ortiz-Naranjo
- Ankita Suri
- Taylor Tobias
- Brianna Wright
Class of 2026
- Olwethu Ezell
- Alta McQuillen
- Ingrid Vorbrich
Interfaith Leadership Excellence Award
- Fernando Cuellar Rivas
- Camden Di Carlo
- Mohamed Esmail
Jewish Student Life Award
- Alisha Greenstein
Lewis Orator Prize
- Brenna McConnell, 1st place
- Andrew Ludwin ’27, 2nd place
- Brianna Wright ’25, 3rd place
Voice of Conscience Award
- Nikoloz Bujiashvili
- R Hunsicker
- Che Ku Kyet
- Labib Mamun
- Valeria Morales Ciriaco
- Noha Shahba