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English Department Awards, Previous Winners

Each year the English Department awards students for their achievements in Literature and Creative Writing. Below is a listing of our winners.

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.  Winners include:  

       
 2022-2023
Lily Rutledge

 

 2021-2022
Sophia Featherstone
 2020-2021
Area Guede-Ramos
Nina Stular
2019-2020
Emma Houston
Salma Allam
2018-2019
Zach Batt
 2017-2018
Daniel Schultz
Holly Whistler
2016-2017
Eleanor L. Price
2015-2016
Madeline N. Hawk
2014-2015
Evan M. Miller
Emily C. Vincent
2013-2014
Abigail E. Emmert
Jessica G. Maginity
2012-2013
April Daugherty
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. Schoenhoff 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.  Winners include:

   2022-2023
Zikra Mostafa
 2021-2022
Mahogany Brim
2020-2021
Shafrarisi Bonner
 2019-2020
Kayla Sullivan
 2018-2019
Maria Mendez
2017-2018
Hyeree Ellis
2016-2017
Christine H. Kim
 2015-2016
Jordan R. Lienhoop
Stephen T. McMurt

2014-2015
Brooke E. Addison
2013-2014
Mackenzie M. Cremeans
2012-2013
Liz Hoffman
2011-2012
Kara L. Bischak
2010-2011
Caitlin R. Conley
2009-2010
Becca A. Dray
2008-2009
Beth L. Tobin
2007-2008
Matthew H. Sumpter
2006-2007
Danielle R. Brueck
2005-2006
Summer N. Black
 2004-2005
Krystal L. Becker
2003-2004
Duncan M. Yoon
2002-2003
Edward J. Whitford
2001-2002
Justin B. Kolb
2000-2001
Tracy A. Charlton
1999-2000
Christina L. Chard
1998-1999
Hilary Guenther
1997-1998
Jaime Leigh Best
1996-1997
Lara A. Dodds
1995-1996
Craig N. Owens
1994-1995
Allyson M. Bourke
1993-1994
Leah A. Dunbar
1992-1993
Carrie F. Klaus
1991-1992
Chrisopher Hamilton
1990-1991
Krystena L. Caldemeyer
1989-1990
Leah Knight
1988-1989
Heidi Weas 

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 include:

   

2022-2023

Abigail McArthur-Self, Harry Burgan 

2021-2022

Kaitlynn Franks, Lily Rutledge

2020-2021
 Mahogany Brim
Elizabeth Swift
2019-2020
Carson Mara
Area Guede Ramos 
 2018-2019
Emma Houston
Hunt Reynolds
2017-2018
Grace Noden
Sarah Russell
 2016-2017
Daniel A. Schultz
Suzanne Sim
2015-2016
 Hayden I. DeBruler 
Eleanor L. Price
 2014-2015
Hattie E. Blair
Jordan R. Lienhoop
2013-2014
Emily C. Vincent
Adrienne M. Westenfeld
2012-2013
Abigail Emmert
Laura Kooiman
2011-2012
Rebecca J. Buening
2010-2011
Kyle J. Macy
2009-2010
Vicky S. Googasian
2008-2009
Michael W. Ratliff
Beth A. Staton
2007-2008
Beth L. Tobin
Beth A. Towle
2006-2007
Kendall E. Grady
Sarah E. Summers
2005-2006
Kendra N. Hormann
Michael R. Roberts
2004-2005
Tusha Mittal
Jonathan K. Sturgeon
2003-2004
Evan Y. Nagle
Elizabeth A. McDaniel
2002-2003
Rose E. Shingledecker
Duncan M. Yoon
2001-2002
Jay F. Cullis
2000-2001
Daniel J. Parks
Renaè M. Rogers
1999-2000
Timothy J. Sutton
1998-1999
Mary Ann Potts
1997-1998
Heidi Marcia Middendorf
1996-1997
Gilbert J. Duran
1995-1996
Lara A. Dodds
1994-1995
Meredith L. Guldin
1993-1994
Laura E. Braverman
1992-1993
Allyson M. Bourke
1991-1992
Carrie F. Klaus
Rebecca M. Konegen
1990-1991
Erin L. Martin
1989-1990
Kriston Sites  

J. David Hogue (Class of 1921) 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, class of 1921) and Mrs. Harold Corneilsen (Margaret Ellen Hogue, class of 1956).  Previous winners include: 

     2022-2023
Drew Cosgray
2021-2022
Abigail McArthur-Self
 2020-2021
Olivia Lamb
2019-2020
Ian Brundige
Madeleine McTigue 
2018-2019
Katlyn Hunger
2017-2018
Reid Cooper
 2016-2017
Maria M. Mendez II
2015-2016
 Julie E. Block
 2014-2015
Alexius K. Burton
2013-2014
James R. Easterhouse
2012-2013
Leann D. Burke
James R. Easterhouse
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 include:

      2022-2023
Anna McCuaig (Fiction)
Emilie Prince (Nonfiction)
2020-2021 
Catherine Fisher
Carson Mara
2019-2020
Melissa Browning
Hunt Reynolds 
2018-2019 
Hannah Herron
Becca Sellers
2017-2018
Greisy Genao
Ivaylo Pasev
 2016-2017
John P. Jessup
Ia Tserodze
2015-2016
 Hattie E. Blair
Connor W. McAndrew
 2014-2015
Adrienne M. Westenfeld
2013-2014
Caitlin M.  Adams
2012-2013
Sarah Kloppenburg (Fiction)
Isabelle Chapman (Nonfiction)
2011-2012
Kyle J. Macy (Fiction)
Katie K. Owens (Nonfiction)
2010-2011
Julie C. Ardelean (Fiction)
Stacie M. Grissom (Nonfiction)
2009-2010
Ka'Lena S. Cuevas (Fiction)
Susan J. Diewald  (Nonfiction)
2008-2009
Jessica A. Rooney (Fiction)
Carolyn E. Mueller (Nonfiction)
2007-2008
Katie E. Burpo
2006-2007
Miguel Jimenez
2005-2006
Sarah J. Berglund
2004-2005
Evan Y. Nagle
2003-2004
Kathryn L. Welter
2002-2003
Micah E. Ling
2001-2002
Abigail J. Chew
2000-2001
Abbey D. Blake
1999-2000
Siel S. Ju
1998-1999
Kimberly Gilbert
1997-1998
Elizabeth A. Husted
1996-1997
Lane M. Rogers
1995-1996
Aisha A. Geaither
1994-1995
Kevin M. Waltman
1993-1994
John A. Prall
1992-1993
Thomas P. Rechtin
1991-1992
Theodore J. Pigott
1990-1991
Edward J. O'Connell
1989-1990
David Martin 

Judith Shakespeare Award for a junior or senior English Literature major exceptionally gifted in literary interpretation. Winners include:

     2022-2023
Rebecca Parsons 
 2021-2022
Sasha Taxter
 2020-2021
Vincent Eldred
 2019-2020
Austin Lewis
2018-2019
Grace Noden
Austin Lewis
2017-2018
Zachary Batt
Maria Mendez
 2016-2017
Tara E. Shinall
 2015-2016
Hannah N. Bradley
2014-2015
William A. Gleason
 2013-2014
Shelby L. Beasley
2012-2013
MacKenzie Weeks
 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.  Winners include:

   2020-2021
Layla Brown-Clark 
Kaitlynn Franks
Gabriela Guerrero
Esperanza Santana
 2020-2021
Layla Brown-Clark 
Kaitlynn Franks
Cedrick Chandler
Trinity Rairdon
Jada Shavers
Gavin Lancaster
Kate Hennessey
Jacob Sipes 
Sasha Taxter
2019-2020
Emma Rees
Cedrick Chandler
Zosha Roberson
Madeline Green
 2019-2020
Tabatha Sotomayor
Natalie Pierce
2018-2019
Marissa Higgs
Bronson Roseboro
2017-2018
Marissa S. Brown
 Greisy Geneo
Casey B. Murray
2016-2017
 William J. Burke
 Mary S. Schmank

Bristina L. Skiles
2015-2016
Hayden I. DeBruler
Cory V. Hall
Amarilis Roman
 2014-2015
Kunkyong Lee
Juan C. Rodriguez
Alison L. Stephens
2013-2014
Henry F. Johnston
Elise M. Lockwood
Margaret R. Wagner
2012-2013
Patrick C. Corley
Maria D. Skiles
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  For 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 include:

      2022-2023
Charles Levine
2021-2022
Huyen Anh Nguyen
 2020-2021
Eleanor Margulis
2019-2020
Thomas Curdt 
2018-2019
Madeleine McTigue
 2017-2018
Bryttni Carpenter
2016-2017
Emma T. Mazurek
2015-2016
Emily D. McCarter
2014-2015
Jacob L. Lynn
2013-2014
Nicole J. DeCriscio
2012-2013
Meredith Sunny Strader
2011-2012
Dana M. Ferguson
2010-2011
Margaret A. Distler
2009-2010
Jonathan C. Batuello
2008-2009
Kaliope C. Geldis
2007-2008
Robin K. Lamkin
2006-2007
Kaliope C. Geldis
2005-2006
Rebeca J. Martinez
2004-2005
Sara B. Kiesler
2003-2004
Anne M. Reifsnyder
2002-2003
Amanda H. Miller
2001-2002
Jennifer K. Nielsen
2000-2001
Michelle L. Evans
1999-2000
Ramona G. M. Santiago
1998-1999
Laura Cordes
1997-1998
Ramona G. M. Santiago
1996-1997
Ramona G. M. Santiago
1995-1996
Meleah A. Rush
1994-1995
Claire E. Goldstein
1993-1994
Kristin J. Ingwell
1992-1993
Stephanie A. Johnson
1991-1992
Desta H. Brenneman
1990-1991
Kathleen J. Lester 

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

      2022-2023
Mabel Lawler, Nina Thompson
2021-2022
Layla Brown-Clark
Madeline Harper
 2020-2021
Olivia Jennings
Ian Brundige
2019-2020
Katie Hunger
Kantaro Komiya 
2018-2019
Peter Nicieja
 2017-2018
Maria Mendez
 2016-2017
Christine R. Beckman
Madison R. Dudley
 2015-2016
Rebeca G. Bagdocimo
Sam L. Caravana
2014-2015
Amanda B.B. Finn
Alexander P. Weilhammer
2013-2014
Leann D. Burke
Abigail S. Margulis
2012-2013
Rebecca M. Stanek
Dana M. Ferguson
2011-2012
Chase G. Hall
Ellen C. Kobe
2010-2011
Rachel A. Cheeseman
Matthew W. Cecil
2009-2010
Christine E. diGangi
Andrew P. Maddocks
2008-2009
Elizabeth A. Staton
Alex R. Turco
2007-2008
Andrew J. Bruner
Courtney M. Hime
2006-2007
Christopher X. Daly
Matthew R. Jennings
2005-2006
Brandon S. Gee
Katherine S. Holloway
Lindsay E. Morris
2004-2005
Caitlin M. Eichelberger
2003-2004
Daniel R. Kelley
Sarah J. Preuschl
2002-2003
Rachel S. Kovac
Robert B. Sokol
2001-2002
Amanda H. Miller
Jessica E. Schaab
2000-2001
Matthew J. Claus
Jennifer K. Nielsen
1999-2000
John K. Wal
1998-1999
Jessica McCuan
Peter Sampson
1997-1998
Jeffrey D. Mohl
Heather E. Woodward
1996-1997
Jonathan V. Fortt
Meleah A. Rush
1995-1996
Jason M. Anders
Brian J. Fisher
1994-1995
Aaron J. Lucchetti
Kenya T. Delemore
1993-1994
Stacy L. Forster
J. Scott MacGregor
1992-1993
Stacy L. Forster
John E. Neyer
1991-1992
Kathy J. Lester
Jamison S. Prime
1990-1991
Timothy C. McCaughan
Gail D. Reddemann
 

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. Winners include:

 
 2022-2023
Cameron Sanford, Nathaniel Swanson
 2021-2022
Trinity Rairdon 
 2020-2021
Maggie Ephraim
Natalie Betances

Alaina Stellwagen
2019-2020
Tabatha Sotomayor
2018-2019
 Emma Mazurek
2017-2018
Faith Lee
 2016-2017
Hayden I. DeBruler
2015-2016
Amanda L. Volel
 Zachary M. Manges
2014-2015
 Lindsay M. Gay
2013-2014
Carianna D. Arredondo
2012-2013
Amanda Feller
2011-2012
Connor D. Willett
2010-2011
Katherine J. Reising
2009-2010
Stephanie A. Rivera
2008-2009
Beth A. Towle
2007-2008
Kendall E. Grady
2006-2007
Jillian L. Werner
2005-2006
Catherine E. Calabro
2004-2005
Sarah K. Schaefer
  1987-1988
Thomas Garrigus 


Gilpin Prize in Dramatic Writing is given to a senior who is outstanding in writing. Winners include:

     2022-2023
Kaitlynn Franks
 2021-2022
Gavin Lancaster
 2020-2021
Andrew Cobb
Emma Rees
2019-2020
Byron Mason 
 2018-2019
Samantha Mele
2017-2018
Andrew Smith
2016-2017
William J. Burke
 2015-2016
Theresa J. Carper
Zeran Lei
 Grayson R. Pitts
 2014-2015
F. Pierce Ellinwood
 2013-2014
Richard M. Allen
Donald W. "Chip" Potter
2012-2013
Meghan Shearer
2011-2012
Joan C. Pankratz
2010-2011
Julianna C. Goldsmith
2009-2010
Brittany D. Cook
Carlyn M. Tubekis
2008-2009
Justin T. Bull
2007-2008
David M. Worthington
2006-2007
Olufemi J. Akeredolu
Jeremy P. Brok
   2005-2006
Erin B. McMillin  

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.  This award is now given by the Writing Program.  Previous winners include:

 2016-2017
Drew K. Azbell
Alan H. Lozer
Miriam K. Senousy
Amanda N. Chavez
Henry A. Neal
Kira R. Singer
Jing Feng
Audrey R. Overbey
Amelia J. Smerz 
Jordyn N. Fera 
Elena P. Ponder
Ryan A. Smith
Jack M. Hallier 
Keivan R. Rahimi 
Luke J. Steinhart
Rachel C. Hufnagel 
James T. Rueff 
Shasha Zhu 
Son T. Le 
Muhammad D. Saqib
2015-2016
Abigayle E. Anderson 
Miranda J. Bigler
Sheldon Bolden 
Gurvinder S. Brar 
Abigail R. Burton
 John A. Cotton
 Anna K. Cron
Samantha L. Goodale
David P. Hinkebein Fumika Iwasaki
Tatsuya Katsuhara
Vy P. T. Le 
John R. C. Lukens Elizabeth M. MacNeille
 Keila M. Marte 
Jared E. Prifogle 
Erika L. Repass
Bronson I. Roseboro 
Frank B. Roselli 
Abhishek S. Sambatur 
Bo D. Shimmin 
Chuqi Song 
Madilynn B. Stern 
Timothy D. Tompkins 
David B. Turlington 
Anna M. Werkowski
 Xinyu Zhang
 
 2014-2015
Anna M. Abrahamson
 Hannah M. Adams 
Annie G. Ashfield 
Douglas J.    Compton, Jr.
Anna R.Y. Dixon 
Hyeree Ellis
Emma K. Flynn
 Erin N. Lupardus 
Yolanda C. Maung 
Amanda C. Nunley 
Ryan K. Raupach 
Grace K. Riefe
Jayla D. Rufus 
Grayson A. Schoch 
Andrew T. Smith 
Connor M. Stader 
Zachary L. Taylor 
Graham J. Thomason 
Ophelia M. Weir
Wenhao Yang
 
Yumeng Zhang
2013-2014
 Odessa O. Fernandes
Corey A. Medina
2012-2013
Yibo Chen

Michael Chavez
Dana Hart
Danilla Hill
Justin Murray
Deanna Reder
Macolm Steele
Xinchen Yu
2011-2012
Eric C. Bruynsells
Elizabeth K. Dilbone
Benjamin A. Irons
Linh K. Nguyen
Richard D. Walsh
Christopher R. Crowley
Laura C. Drew
Hang D. La
Amanda M. Stephens
Kyle M. Zachary
Meghall S. Deshmukh
Allsha L. Grider
Kun K. Lee
Ruth T. Vo
2010-2011
Carianna D. Arredondo
Lia F. Berhane
Thu Huong Dao
Amber M. Ellinger
Joshua L. Jones
Jennilee J. McFarland
Ngoc H. Nguyen
Margarita Nikonova
Sergio E. Ossorio
Mami Oyamada
Aashray Patel
Wenxuan Ren 
Devika Roy
Vantryce S. Scott
Sandy Tran
Clarissa A. Zingraf
2009-2010
Max Blankenhorn
Hillary Egan

John T. Fagan 
Amanda Feller
Arezoo Nazari
Jeffrey Perkins
Katelyn R. Walker
Trista D. Wyman
2008-2009
Letra A. Baehr
Lily J. Bonwich
Virginia J. Bruce
Connor S. Molin
Cynthia Montoya
Paige A. Olsen
Katherine E. Richmond
Rishabh Rungta
2007-2008
Molly T. Borter
John R. Brickson
Patrick M. Brophy
Steven V. Lemasters
Emily M. Riggs
Danyeal H. Roseman
Cody L. Shafer
2006-2007
Ka'Lena S. Cuevas
Eric W. Dahman
Ashley N. Derickson
Brock L. Easton
Ingrid C. Elias
Eric M. Freshour
Nicholas E. Kennedy 
Christina M. Lopez
Megan L. McFarland
Danielle R. Rush
Jasmin Sarvida
Darren S. Viegas
Christopher D. Zingaro


2005-2006
Darein L. Burton
Cassandra J. Cardwell
Gregory L. Carr
Nathan Ellis
Rachel L. Hemsey
Chelsea Israel
Elizabeth A. Lambert
Hoa Q. Nguyen
Brandon M. Piper
Kimberly B. Stowers
Andrea L. Travelstead
Mary R. Weston
Caroline E. Winter


2004-2005
Stuart K. Anness
Emerson A. Arevalo
Elizabeth C. Bartelt
Jacqueline M. Betsch
Wagner L. Bichotte
Elle K. Cordes
Jodi-Ann N. Francis
Gillian S. Girard
Alice Hlidkova
Elizabeth B. Jackson
Kari L. Kieper
Mark H. Lundgren
Kari M. Moorman
Madison H. Payton
Erin L. Ponto
Tammy V. Sellack
2003-2004
Isabel E. Campos
Raymond T. Coney
Catherine E. Flynn
Michael T. Griffy
Carly M. Hammel
Kendra N. Horman
Chigusa Ito
Sarah K. Pasyk
April L. Sutherland
Kristen M. Uminger
Robert B. White
Tiffany L. Wilding
Keyaira S. Wynn
2002-203
Xinyue (Tracey) Chang
Theodore C. Hicks
Jennifer L. Pasko
Maggie T. Young
Cindy A. Schwartz
Nicole C. Jones
Alexander B. Penning
Sara N. Hedrick
Sudeep Prajapati
Mathew J. O'Brien
Ashley N. Traylor
Christopher C. Reams
Jennifer L. Czaplicki
Charles W. Carpenter
Ryan E. Nesbitt
2001-2002
Ninos Gewargis
Annie Glausser
Joseph Robert Hanger
Tyler Shannon Hollett
Lee Anne McKelvey
Charles Mathew Middleton
Madeline Terese Mitchell
Sunny Denise Schaeuble
Noel Joy Schneider
Erin Rebekah Scott
Graham Karl Wellman
Katherine Elizabeth Wright
2000-2001
Kevin Michael Dale 
Keli Ann Gentry
Laura M. Grimme
Danielle C. Hunsaker
Tamara M. Koester
Cody W. Rogowski
Gitanjali D. Sadhu
Kristyn J. Tekulve

Damon R. Xanthopoulos
1999-2000 
Peter M. Bernstein 
Micah E. Ling 
Carol S. Jones
Denis S. Sazanskiy 
Sandra L. Diaz 
James R. James IV 
Justin R. Novinger 
Nathan L. Richardson 
Shelonda K. Moreland 
Lisa R. Harney
1998-1999
Rebecca Krukowski 
Mary Catherine Kosinski
Nancy Yearing 
Natalia Varsova 
Cynthia Davis
Katherine Breeding 
Kasee Matters 
Christopher Kegg 
Jason Rains
Kapica Davis 
Arnulfo Mendoza, Jr.
1997-1998
Matthew B. Baird
Durriell D. Brown 
Matthew D. Brown 
Erica J. Christophersen 
Benjamin M. Farris
Ruth Anne Holton 
Adam W. Kersey 
Anubhav N. Mathur
Adilah S. Muhammad 
Jessica L. Swathwood 
1996-1997
Samantha Belstock
Andrew Elizade
William Golden
Renee Henning
Jennifer Leis
Rachel Lewis
Emily Lowe
Angela Morris
Nehiel Ortiz
Richard J. Quagliaroli
Tom Willson
Michelle Nichols
1995-1996
Aishatu K. Allison
Elizabeth A. Chapman
Coretta L. Cooper
Adam M. Dill
Dan C. Ehlman
Tiffany N. Gray
Megan M. Greves
Angela V. Tlustenko
1994-1995
Theodore W. Baldwin
Jamie L. Best
Heidi E. Boeckel
Thomas D. Fagan
Jamie L. Lewis
Oneka D. Myrick
Danh T. Pham
Alison L. Pilgrim
Shane S. Spurgeon
1993-1994
Lori Abney
Kyle Herrman
Kristen Koerner
Megan Kram
Michael Mindrum
Elizabeth Perks
Arefur Rahman
Kristina Rankovic
Kendra Ann Wall
  

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:

2007-2008
Liesl M. Goecker
2006-2007
Brandon S. Gee
2005-2006
Caitlin M. Eichelberger
2004-2005
Sarah J. Preuschl
Daniel R. Kelley
2003-2004
Rachel S. Kovac
Robert B. Sokol
2002-2003
Andrew J. Tangel
2001-2002
Eric D. Aasen
2000-2001
John K. Wall
1999-2000
Jessica M. McCuan
1998-1999
Jeff Mohl
Kara Quillico
1997-1998 1996-1997
Jason M. Anders
1995-1996
Aaron J. Lucchetti
1994-1995
J. Scott MacGregor
1993-1994
Jennifer L. Marmon
1992-1993
Jamison S. Prime
1991-1992
Tim J. Groeling
1990-1991
Jamie L. Chapman