2023 Award Recipients
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Sosina Abuhay ’23 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded to the outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Zavier Alvarez-Burock ’24 | The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship is awarded to a junior concentrating in philosophy who has demonstrated superior scholarship in that discipline. Preference is given to a student expressing a desire to undertake graduate study in philosophy. |
| Jameson Andrews ’24 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Sophia Argay ’23 | The Holbrook Prize in Biology The Holbrook Prize in Biology is awarded to the senior having the best record in six courses in biology. |
| Sophia Argay ’23 | The Jonathan Marder Prize The Jonathan Marder Prize is awarded to a senior who excels in the study of psychology. |
| Matthew Arndt ’24 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Laura Bailey ’23 | The Senior Prize in Neuroscience The Senior Prize in Neuroscience is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in neuroscience. |
| Charles Beard ’26 | The Hawley Prizes in Latin The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. Equal in value, the prizes take the form of books and are selected by the winners each year. |
| Kaitlyn Bieber ’23 | The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in environmental studies. |
| Dana Blatte ’26 | The Adam Gordon Poetry Prize for First-Year Students The Adam Gordon Poetry Prize for First-Year Students is awarded for the best poem submitted by a member of the first-year class. |
| Zachary Booth ’25 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Emma Bowman ’24 | The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology is awarded to an outstanding junior who intends to go on to a career in geology. Consideration is also given to promise as a scientist, breadth of background in the sciences, and general academic standing. |
| Williamson Bradford ’23 | The Darling Prize in American History The Darling Prize in American History is awarded to the senior having the most distinguished record in at least four courses in American history. |
| Williamson Bradford ’23 | The George A. Watrous Literary Prize The George A. Watrous Literary Prizes are awarded in poetry, fiction, and criticism, with an additional prize for the winner whose work is considered to be the most promising. |
| Rachel Budd ’25 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Grace Callanan ’24 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Joseph Campanella ’26 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships are awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Frances Cannon ’23 | The Charles J. Hasbrouck Prize in Art History The Charles J. Hasbrouck Prize in Art History is awarded to a senior who has excelled in the study of art history. |
| Frances Cannon ’23 | The Walter Pilkington Memorial Prize The Walter Pilkington Memorial Prize is awarded to a student who has rendered distinguished service to the community in the areas of print and radio journalism and dramatics. |
| Bitong Cao ’23 | The William Gillespie Prize in Art The William Gillespie Prize in Art is awarded to a concentrator in art who excels in that subject. |
| Andrew Carlson ’23 | The William Gillespie Prize in Art The William Gillespie Prize in Art is awarded to a concentrator in art who excels in that subject. |
| Olivia Chandler ’23 | The Judge John Wells Fellowship The Judge John Wells Fellowship provides a stipend for graduate work in the general areas of government and political science. It is awarded to a member of the senior class who has shown marked ability and special aptitude for research in political science. |
| Xinyuan Chu ’26 | The Davis United World Scholars Program The Davis United World Scholars Program recognizes the promise and future possibilities of selected scholars from around the world and their education at partner colleges and universities across the United States |
| Luke Cohen-Abeles ’23 | The American Chemical Society Awards The American Chemical Society Awards recognize achievement in chemistry. They are awarded to students demonstrating excellence in either organic or inorganic chemistry. |
| Luke Cohen-Abeles ’23 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded to the outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Rebecca Dalphin ’25 | The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize The G. Harvey Cameron Memorial Prize is awarded to that first-year student or sophomore who shows the most promise in experimental physics. |
| Juliet Davidson ’23 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Gabriela De Mendonca Gomes ’24 | The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship in English is awarded for excellence in the study of literature in English. |
| Gabriela De Mendonca Gomes ’24 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Gabriela De Mendonca Gomes ’24 | The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship is awarded to a junior concentrating in philosophy who has demonstrated superior scholarship in that discipline. Preference is given to a student expressing a desire to undertake graduate study in philosophy. |
| Julio Demb ’23 | The John V.A. Weaver Prize in Poetry The John V. A. Weaver Prize in Poetry is awarded for excellence in a poem or poems submitted for consideration. |
| Julio Demb ’23 | The Raphael Lemkin Essay Prize The Raphael Lemkin Essay Prize is awarded to the student writing the best essay on a topic related to the concerns and ideals of Raphael Lemkin, a distinguished European academician, survivor of the Holocaust, and inspirer of the United Nations Convention on Genocide. |
| Oumoul Diallo ’25 | The Kneeland Prize The Kneeland Prize is awarded to the student who has the best record when the grades in two courses on the Bible and in an essay competition on an assigned biblical subject are combined. |
| Maja Domagala ’24 | The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing is awarded to two juniors who have distinguished themselves in creative writing. |
| Katerina Dunleavy ’24 | The Renwick Prize in Biology The Renwick Prize in Biology, awarded to a member of the senior or junior class, provides a scholarship for the study of biology during the summer. |
| Skye Dupree ’24 | The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize The Wallace Bradley Johnson Prize is awarded to that student who writes the best one-act play produced at the College. |
| Saleh Eltayeb ’24 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships are awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Meredith Enslow ’23 | The Dean Alfange Essay Prize The Dean Alfange Essay Prizes are awarded to the students who write the best and second-best essays on a feature or an issue of American constitutional government. |
| Angela Escalante Zarco ’25 | The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Language are awarded annually to students who are registered for courses in either Greek or Latin. The awards are made on the basis of scholarship standing, character, and salutary influence on the life of the College. |
| Qiran Fan ’23 | The B.F. Skinner Prize The B.F. Skinner Prize, established in honor of B.F. Skinner, Class of 1926, is awarded to a senior who excels in psychological research. |
| Craig Feist ’23 | The Manley F. Allbright Fellowship The Manley F. Allbright Fellowship provides funding for the first year of graduate study in a divinity school. |
| Jhoana Flores ’24 | The Hamilton College Campus Service Award The Hamilton College Campus Service Awards are given each year to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Jhoana Flores ’24 | The Woman of Color Prize The Woman of Color Scholarship is awarded to an Asian American, African American, Latina American, or Native American woman who has completed the junior year, exemplifies hard work and leadership, and portrays a strong positive role model for other women of color. |
| Reagan Flores ’23 | The Senior Prize in Dance The Senior Prize in Dance is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in dance. |
| Grace Friedman ’23 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Elizabeth Gaillard ’23 | The Senior Prize in Neuroscience The Senior Prize in Neuroscience is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in neuroscience. |
| Max Gersch ’23 | The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics The Constantine Karamanlis Prize in World Politics is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in world politics. |
| Michael Ghiorsi ’23 | The COOP Service Prizes The COOP Service Prizes are awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in the local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Eva Glassman ’23 | The Doris M. and Ralph E. Hansmann Poetry Prize The Doris M. and Ralph E. Hansmann Poetry Prize is awarded based upon the results of a competition involving 200 colleges and universities. |
| Jacob Gliedman ’23 | The Soper Essay Prize The Soper Essay Prize is awarded based on an essay written on a subject determined by the department in an economics course above the 400 level. |
| Erik Glover ’23 | The Thomas E. Colby III Prize Scholarship in German The Thomas E. Colby III Prize Scholarship in German is awarded to a student concentrating in German who has demonstrated superior scholarship in that discipline. |
| Delbert Gonzales ’25 | The Edwin Barrett Prize The Edwin Barrett Prize is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has made a significant contribution to the College’s theatre program. |
| Delbert Gonzales ’25 | The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarship The Ned Doyle Prize Scholarships are awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, and senior, each of whom has made a significant contribution to the College’s extracurricular activities. |
| Logan Greene ’24 | The James L. Bennett Prize The James L. Bennett Prize is awarded to a rising senior who has completed the junior year with distinction. |
| James Griffin ’24 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Lorin Groll ’25 | The Dr. Philip I. Bowman Prize Scholarship The Dr. Philip I. Bowman Prize Scholarship is awarded to a student who has a deep interest in science (preferably chemistry), foreign languages, and co-curricular involvement; who strives for perfection; and who has a high level of tolerance and empathy for others. |
| Awildo Gutierrez ’23 | The Arthur O. Eve Prize The Arthur O. Eve Prize is awarded to the graduating senior in the Higher Education Opportunity Program/College Scholars Program who best exemplifies academic achievement and community service. |
| Tam Ha ’24 | The Woman of Color Prize The Woman of Color Scholarship is awarded to an Asian American, African American, Latina American, or Native American woman who has completed the junior year, exemplifies hard work and leadership, and portrays a strong positive role model for other women of color. |
| Clara Harding ’23 | The Senior Prize in Government The Senior Prize in Government is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in government. |
| Claire Harpel ’23 | The William Gillespie Prize in Art The William Gillespie Prize in Art is awarded to a concentrator in art who excels in that subject. |
| Zander Harpel ’23 | The Holbrook Prize in Biology The Holbrook Prize in Biology is awarded to the senior having the best record in six courses in biology. |
| Ryhory Hatavets ’25 | The William John Schickler III Prize Scholarship The William John Schickler III Prize Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior who demonstrates good academic performance, enthusiasm for life, and dedicated participation in extracurricular activities. |
| John Hern ’24 | The Frank Humphrey Ristine Prize Scholarship The Frank Humphrey Ristine Prize Scholarship is awarded for excellence in English. Consideration is also given to general academic standing and campus citizenship. |
| Morgan Hodorowski ’26 | The Kellogg Essay Prize The Kellogg Essay Prizes are awarded to a junior, sophomore, and first-year student, each of whom has excelled in English essays. |
| Morgan Hodorowski ’26 | The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature are awarded at the introductory and advanced levels for excellence in Chinese language and literature studies. |
| Delia Hoyt ’23 | The Wyld Prize in German The Wyld Prize in German is awarded to a junior or senior for excellence in German as evidenced by coursework and an essay. |
| Haoyu Hsieh ’24 | The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics The Sidney and Eleanor Wertimer Prize Scholarships in Economics are awarded to up to five juniors who have excelled in the study of economics. |
| Charlotte Ives ’23 | The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology is awarded to a student who has excelled in the study of anthropology. Ives received the award for excellence in archaeology. |
| Katharine Jenkinson ’23 | The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art is awarded to a senior who excels in studio art. |
| Katharine Jenkinson ’23 | The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography is awarded to that student who, in the opinion of the appropriate faculty members of the Art Department, has submitted the most outstanding work to the Genco Photographic Contest and who has shown exceptional interest in photography. |
| Emily Jiang ’25 | The Hamilton College Campus Service Award The Hamilton College Campus Service Awards are given each year to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Sarah John ’24 | The Jenny Rubin Memorial Prize Scholarship The Jenny Rubin Memorial Prize Scholarship is awarded to that rising senior woman who has evinced interest in, and ongoing commitment to, helping others improve their lives. |
| Noah Jones ’23 | The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art The Emily and Alfred Bohn Prize in Studio Art is awarded to a junior or senior who demonstrates significant progress in studio art. |
| Ann Kennedy ’24 | The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies is awarded to the student who writes the best essay on interdisciplinary studies. |
| Lena Klink ’25 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Michael Ko ’25 | The Jeremy T. Medina Prize The Jeremy T. Medina Prize is awarded to a first-year student or sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and has been accepted into the subsequent year’s Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain Program. |
| Nyaari Kothiya ’23 | The Mary McMaster Hallock Prize in Science The Mary McMaster Hallock Prize in Science is awarded to a senior who has been admitted to medical school and who, in the judgment of the Health Professions Advisory Committee, has demonstrated excellence in coursework in science. |
| Nyaari Kothiya ’23 | The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology The Senior Prize in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology is awarded to the outstanding concentrator in biochemistry/molecular biology. |
| Shania Kuo ’23 | The David J. Gray Senior Prize in Sociology The David J. Gray Prize in Sociology is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in honor and memory of Professor Gray, the first chair of the Sociology Department. |
| Shania Kuo ’23 | The Kirkland Alumnae Prize Scholarship The Kirkland Alumnae Prize Scholarship is awarded to an upperclass woman who exemplifies the ideals of Kirkland College women, specifically initiative, creativity, and ingenuity, and who has the ability to achieve objectives through self-directed academic and nonacademic pursuits. |
| Pedro Lacerda ’26 | The Hamilton College Campus Service Award The Hamilton College Campus Service Awards are given each year to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Madison Lazenby ’23 | The George A. Watrous Literary Prize The George A. Watrous Literary Prizes are awarded in poetry, fiction, and criticism, with an additional prize for the winner whose work is considered to be the most promising. |
| Madison Lazenby ’23 | The George A. Watrous Literary Prize The George A. Watrous Literary Prizes are awarded in poetry, fiction, and criticism, with an additional prize for the winner whose work is considered to be the most promising. |
| Madison Lazenby ’23 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing (Fiction) The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prizes in Creative Writing, one for poetry and one for fiction, are awarded to two graduating seniors and consist of the publication of the recipients’ writing in chapbook format. |
| Dong Min Lee ’23 | The David J. Gray Senior Prize in Sociology The David J. Gray Prize in Sociology is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in honor and memory of Professor Gray, the first chair of the Sociology Department. |
| Blake Levy ’23 | The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry The Donald J. Denney Prize in Physical Chemistry is awarded annually to a student who excels in physical chemistry. |
| Blake Levy ’23 | The Norton Prize The Norton Prize is awarded to the undergraduate who has demonstrated the greatest capacity for research in chemistry. |
| Samuel Lieberman ’23 | The Clark Prize The Clark Prize is awarded to that senior who is judged to be the best speaker in the annual Clark Oratorical Contest. |
| Crystal Lin ’23 | The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature The Sadler-Skinner Prizes for Excellence in Chinese Language and Literature are awarded at the introductory and advanced levels for excellence in Chinese language and literature studies. |
| Zachary Littlejohn ’23 | The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology The Harold C. Bohn Prize in Anthropology is awarded to a student who has excelled in the study of anthropology. Littlejohn received the award for excellence in cultural anthropology. |
| Nancy Loh ’23 | The Wyld Prize in German The Wyld Prize in German is awarded to a junior or senior for excellence in German as evidenced by coursework and an essay. |
| Brendan Magill ’23 | The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics is awarded to two juniors who excel in mathematics. The award is based on an examination near the close of the junior year, involving three years of work in mathematics. |
| Matthew Maillet ’24 | The Sam Welsch Memorial Prize Scholarship in Computer Science The Sam Welsch Memorial Prize Scholarship in Computer Science is awarded to a student who excels in and shows enthusiasm for the study of computer science. |
| Alissa Mangiaracina ’24 | The Karen Williams Theatre Prize The Karen Williams Theatre Prize is awarded to a member of the junior class who is majoring in theatre and who has demonstrated a generosity of spirit and commitment to theatre activities at Hamilton. |
| Dylan Manguwa ’25 | The Warren E. Wright Prize in Public Speaking The Warren E. Wright Prize in Public Speaking is awarded to that student who is determined to be the best speaker in the annual Wright Prize competition. |
| Bram Mansbach ’24 | The Class of 2009 Community Service Prize Scholarship The Class of 2009 Community Service Memorial Prize Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or rising senior who has demonstrated a significant and substantial commitment to community service and, by his or her involvement, has affected a positive impact on the campus and the surrounding communities. |
| Alexandra Markonish ’23 | The COOP Service Prizes The COOP Service Prizes are awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in the local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Nathalie Martinez ’23 | The Babcock Prize in Philosophy and Pedagogy The Babcock Prize in Philosophy and Pedagogy is awarded to a senior who has excelled “in philosophy, and particularly in the science of pedagogy.” |
| Nathalie Martinez ’23 | The Squires Prize in Philosophy The Squires Prize in Philosophy is awarded to the senior who has the highest grade when the marks for six courses in philosophy and a special examination designed for the purpose are combined. |
| Amaris Martins ’26 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes are awarded to the four students, one in each class, who have been determined the best speakers in competition. |
| Elisa Matson ’23 | The COOP Service Prizes The COOP Service Prizes are awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in the local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Sean McAvoy ’23 | The Senior Prize in Economics The Senior Prize in Economics is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in economics. |
| Niamh McDade Clay ’25 | The Rose B. Tager Prize The Rose B. Tager Prize is awarded to the students writing the best and second-best short story, as determined via competitive process. |
| Margaret McDow ’23 | The Edgar Baldwin Graves Prize in History The Edgar Baldwin Graves Prize in History is awarded to a senior who excels in the study of history. |
| Paige McKenzie ’25 | The Coleman Burke Prize Scholarship The Coleman Burke Prize Scholarship is awarded to a sophomore who has demonstrated strong academic ability, broad-based extracurricular involvement, and the potential for leadership in the Hamilton community. |
| Quentin Messer ’26 | The Frederick Edmund Alexis Bush Award The Frederick Edmund Alexis Bush Award is presented to a member of the Student Assembly who is a great leader, a devoted representative of his or her class, a hard worker, and an individual who follows through and ensures greatness. |
| Matthew Mirkovic ’23 | Theatre Department Book Prize in Playwriting The Theatre Department Book Prize in Playwriting, awarded by the theatre faculty for produced or unproduced work, acknowledges achievement in beginning playwriting. It is intended to encourage beginning playwrights (not necessarily theatre majors) to continue in the field. |
| Caitlin Moehrle ’24 | The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing The Thomas E. Meehan Prize in Creative Writing is awarded to two juniors who have distinguished themselves in creative writing. |
| Megan Mogauro ’24 | The Hawley Prizes in Greek The Hawley Prizes in Greek and Latin are awarded for excellence in Greek and Latin. Equal in value, the prizes take the form of books and are selected by the winners each year. |
| Abigail Moone ’23 | The McKinney Speaking Prize The McKinney Speaking Prizes are awarded to the four students, one in each class, who have been determined the best speakers in competition. |
| Carmen Moses ’23 | The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prize in Creative Writing (Fiction) The William Rosenfeld Chapbook Prizes in Creative Writing, one for poetry and one for fiction, are awarded to two graduating seniors and consist of the publication of the recipients’ writing in chapbook format. |
| Hyla Mosher ’23 | The John Lovell Watters Prize The John Lovell Watters Prize is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in French and who has made significant contributions to the intercollegiate athletics program. |
| John Myles ’24 | The Renwick Prize in Biology The Renwick Prize in Biology, awarded to a member of the senior or junior class, provides a scholarship for the study of biology during the summer. |
| William Neault ’25 | The Paul S. Langa Prize Scholarship The Paul S. Langa Prize Scholarship is awarded to a Hamilton student who has demonstrated academic excellence along with outstanding determination, leadership, and commitment in extracurricular activities. |
| Rorie Newman ’24 | The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Languages The Dr. Edward R. Fitch Prize Scholarships in Classical Language are awarded annually to students who are registered for courses in either Greek or Latin. The awards are made on the basis of scholarship standing, character, and salutary influence on the life of the College. |
| Lillian Norton-Brainerd ’23 | The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies The Kirkland Endowment Essay Prize in Interdisciplinary Studies is awarded to the student who writes the best essay on interdisciplinary studies. |
| Lillian Norton-Brainerd ’23 | The Sydna Stern Weiss Essay Prize in Women’s Studies The Sydna Stern Weiss Essay Prize in Women’s Studies is awarded to the student who writes the best essay in women’s studies. |
| Anni-Maria Ojanen ’26 | The Davis United World Scholars Program The Davis United World Scholars Program recognizes the promise and future possibilities of selected scholars from around the world and their education at partner colleges and universities across the United States. |
| Fatima Oliva ’23 | The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in environmental studies. |
| Rafael Osella ’23 | The American Chemical Society Awards The American Chemical Society Awards recognize achievement in chemistry. They are awarded to students demonstrating excellence in either organic or inorganic chemistry. |
| Taryn Pastore ’23 | The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature are awarded for excellence in Japanese language and literature studies at the introductory and advanced levels. |
| Austin Pineau ’23 | The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics The Kirkland Prize in Mathematics is awarded to a student who excels in mathematics. |
| Juasline Plasencia ’23 | The William Gillespie Prize in Art The William Gillespie Prize in Art is awarded to a concentrator in art who excels in that subject. |
| Mary Policelli ’24 | The Dean Alfange Essay Prize The Dean Alfange Essay Prizes are awarded to the students who write the best and second-best essays on a feature or an issue of American constitutional government. |
| Qinxian Ran ’26 | The Davis United World Scholars Program The Davis United World Scholars Program recognizes the promise and future possibilities of selected scholars from around the world and their education at partner colleges and universities across the United States. |
| Anna Richardson ’25 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Cole Rivell ’24 | The Michael Maslyn ‘01 Memorial Prize Scholarship Fund The Michael Maslyn ’01 Memorial Prize Scholarship is awarded at the end of the junior year to that individual who demonstrates exceptional class spirit. |
| Gabriana Rosario Guerrero ’23 | The Babcock Prize in Philosophy and Pedagogy The Babcock Prize in Philosophy and Pedagogy is awarded to a senior who has excelled “in philosophy, and particularly in the science of pedagogy.” |
| Talia Rosen ’23 | The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography The Michael T. Genco, Jr. Prize in Photography is awarded to that student who, in the opinion of the appropriate faculty members of the Art Department, has submitted the most outstanding work to the Genco Photographic Contest and who has shown exceptional interest in photography. |
| Irmak Sagir ’24 | The Carter Family Prize Scholarship The Carter Family Prize Scholarship is awarded to a student who excels in the visual or performing arts, who is a talented writer, and who maintains a minimum average of 3.0. |
| Irmak Sagir ’24 | The Karen Williams Theatre Prize The Karen Williams Theatre Prize is awarded to a member of the junior class who is majoring in theatre and who has demonstrated a generosity of spirit and commitment to theatre activities at Hamilton. |
| Sarah Sandison ’23 | The Hamilton College Book Award in Russian The Hamilton College Book Award in Russian is given to a student who has excelled in the study of Russian. |
| Eleanor Sangree ’24 | The Fillius/Drown Prize Scholarship The Milton F. Fillius, Jr./Joseph Drown Prize Scholarship is awarded to a student completing the junior year who has been very successful academically, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities while at Hamilton, and who is likely to make a significant contribution to society in the future. |
| Zoe Sauve ’23 | The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art The J. Barney Moore Prize in Art is awarded to a senior who excels in studio art. |
| Zoe Sauve ’23 | The Senior Prize in Economics The Senior Prize in Economics is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in economics. |
| Jack Savalli ’25 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Jack Savalli ’25 | The Leonard E. and Sue J. Kingsley Prize Scholarship The Leonard E. and Sue J. Kingsley Prize Scholarship is awarded to members of the sophomore or junior class who have demonstrated the potential for both significant academic achievement and community leadership. |
| Taylor Scatliffe ’25 | The Class of 2003 Memorial Prize Scholarship The Class of 2003 Memorial Prize Scholarship is awarded at the end of the sophomore year to that individual who exemplifies the true characteristics of a Hamiltonian. |
| Ashley Scheichet ’25 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Trevor Scheuing ’23 | The Southworth Prize in Physics The Southworth Prize in Physics is awarded to a senior who excels in physics. |
| Trevor Scheuing ’23 | The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics The Tompkins Prize in Mathematics is awarded to two juniors who excel in mathematics. The award is based on an examination near the close of the junior year, involving three years of work in mathematics. |
| Catherine Schmitt ’24 | The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship The Randall J. Harris Prize Scholarship is awarded to a junior concentrating in philosophy who has demonstrated superior scholarship in that discipline. Preference is given to a student expressing a desire to undertake graduate study in philosophy. |
| Mason Schroeder ’23 | The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards provide cash prizes to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Anthony Scurto ’24 | The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship The Frederick Reese Wagner Prize Scholarship in English is awarded for excellence in the study of literature in English. |
| Veronica Seixas ’24 | The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology The L. David Hawley Prize Scholarship in Geology is awarded to an outstanding junior who intends to go on to a career in geology. Consideration is also given to promise as a scientist, breadth of background in the sciences, and general academic standing. |
| Jonathan Setzer ’23 | The Winchell Prize in Greek The Winchell Prize in Greek is awarded to the student who, beginning Greek in college, has the best record in six courses in this language. |
| Sara Shedroff ’23 | The Rogers Prize in Geology The Rogers Prize in Geology is awarded to a senior majoring in geosciences and excelling in the courses in that concentration. |
| Tenzin Sherpa ’23 | The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies The Senior Prize in Environmental Studies is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in environmental studies. |
| Salwa Sidahmed ’23 | The COOP Service Prizes The COOP Service Prizes are awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in the local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Ariana Silva ’23 | The COOP Service Prizes The COOP Service Prizes are awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in the local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Anna Skrobala ’24 | The Madeleine Wild Bristol Prize Scholarship in Music The Madeleine Wild Bristol Prize Scholarship in Music is awarded to a rising sophomore, junior, or senior music student who is an outstanding performer, composer, scholar, or leader in music and who is also an active participant in a broad range of extracurricular activities. |
| Ryan Smolarsky ’23 | The James Soper Merrill Prize The James Soper Merrill Prize is awarded at Commencement to that member of the graduating class “who, in character and influence, has best typified the highest ideals of the College.” Selected by the faculty, the recipient is presented with a gold watch. |
| Elian Sorensen ’23 | The Public Policy Prize The Public Policy Prize is awarded to the senior with the best record in the Public Policy Program and in the Public Policy Seminar. |
| Richard Steele ’23 | The Rose B. Tager Prize The Rose B. Tager Prize is awarded to the students writing the best and second-best short story, as determined via competitive process. |
| Eric Stenzel ’24 | The Hamilton College Campus Service Award The Hamilton College Campus Service Awards are given each year to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Ivy Stevens ’24 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Simon Stringer ’23 | The Senior Prize in Theatre The Senior Prize in Theatre is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in theatre. |
| Felix Tager ’23 | The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards The Adam Gordon Campus Service Awards provide cash prizes to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Jaedyn Thomes ’25 | The George A. Watrous Literary Prize The George A. Watrous Literary Prizes are awarded in poetry, fiction, and criticism, with an additional prize for the winner whose work is considered to be the most promising. |
| Sophie Thompson ’24 | The Frank C. and Marion D. Colridge Prize Scholarship The Frank C. and Marion D. Colridge Prize Scholarship is awarded to a junior who possesses the outstanding qualities of leadership and character as evidenced by broad-based participation in extracurricular activities at Hamilton. |
| Thomas Travers ’24 | The COOP Service Prizes The COOP Service Prizes are awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in the local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| John Troast ’23 | The Putnam Prize in American History The Putnam Prize in American History provides books for the senior having the second-most distinguished record in at least four courses in American history. |
| Anika Tullos ’23 | The Rogers Prize in Geology The Rogers Prize in Geology is awarded to a senior majoring in geosciences and excelling in the courses in that concentration. |
| Claire Tzouros ’25 | The Hamilton College Campus Service Award The Hamilton College Campus Service Awards are given each year to those students who, in the opinion of the Student Assembly, have made significant contributions in the area of campus service. |
| Judit Vagott ’26 | The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature are awarded for excellence in Japanese language and literature studies at the introductory and advanced levels. |
| Frank Valoy ’23 | The Arthur O. Eve Prize The Arthur O. Eve Prize is awarded to the graduating senior in the Higher Education Opportunity Program/College Scholars Program who best exemplifies academic achievement and community service. |
| Frank Valoy ’23 | The Norton Prize The Norton Prize is awarded to the undergraduate who has demonstrated the greatest capacity for research in chemistry. |
| Sophia Viscarello ’25 | The Jeremy T. Medina Prize The Jeremy T. Medina Prize is awarded to a first-year student or sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and has been accepted into the subsequent year’s Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain Program. |
| Eleanor Wefing ’23 | The COOP Service Prizes The COOP Service Prizes are awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service at Hamilton and leadership in making a difference in the lives of people and service organizations, both in the local area and in communities assisted by Alternative Spring Break work trips. |
| Katherine Wetmore ’25 | The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages The H. Samuel Slater Prize in Romance Languages is awarded to a student who, at the end of the sophomore year, has excelled in the study of a romance language. |
| Brielle Whalen ’26 | The Curran Prize Scholarship The Curran Prize Scholarship provides a scholarship for a student enrolled in courses in the Classical Languages Department and who has achieved a distinguished record in those courses. |
| Johnathan Wilson ’24 | The Leonard E. and Sue J. Kingsley Prize Scholarship The Leonard E. and Sue J. Kingsley Prize Scholarship is awarded to members of the sophomore or junior class who have demonstrated the potential for both significant academic achievement and community leadership. |
| Marcella Winget ’24 | The Payne Hills Prize The Payne Hills Prize is awarded annually to a member of the junior class excelling in geosciences field work. |
| James Winner ’23 | The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music is awarded to a student who has shown exceptional ability in music as a composer, interpreter, or leader, or who has contributed most to the musical life of the College. |
| Kathryn Woodruff ’25 | The Jeremy T. Medina Prize The Jeremy T. Medina Prize is awarded to a first-year student or sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and has been accepted into the subsequent year’s Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain Program. |
| Yifan Wu ’25 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Tyrone Xue ’26 | The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature The Prizes for Excellence in Japanese Language and Literature are awarded for excellence in Japanese language and literature studies at the introductory and advanced levels. |
| Joshua Zeledon ’23 | The Franklin G. Hamlin Prize in French The Franklin G. Hamlin Prize in French is awarded to a senior who has excelled in French and plans to continue its study, or the study of a related field, in graduate school. |
| Tianxing Zhang ’24 | The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarship in Philosophy The Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholarships in Philosophy are awarded to sophomores and juniors who have excelled in the study of philosophy. |
| Wanheng Zhao ’23 | The Senior Prize in Economics The Senior Prize in Economics is awarded to the outstanding senior concentrator in economics. |
