• 2024 – Emma Landy
• 2022 – Christian Miles
• 2020 – Sarajane Johnson
• 2017-2018 – Elizabeth Schell

The Polston Scholarship Award is presented to two junior English majors for outstanding scholastic achievement based on faculty recommendations and grade point average.

• 2024 – Emalee Goode, William Petty
• 2023 – Colton Levi, Ethney Dosenbach
• 2022 – Abby Raffo, Samara Castleberry
• 2021 – Jaylen Saez, Meaghan Knowles
• 2020 – Allison Trice, Delaney Woodham
• 2018-2019 – Nellie Hildebrandt and Harrison Otto
• 2017-2018 – Jessica Gustines, Alexis Johnston
• 2016-2017 – Rachel Klink, Athena Marousis
• 2015-2016 – Presley Gilder, Brandon Milby
• 2014-2015 – James P. Jacocks
• 2013-2014 – Jamie N. Boller, Heather C. Edahl
• 2012-2013 – Adam K. Beaty and Kayla E. Engel

The Carey K. Smith, Jr. Award is presented to the senior who has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership, scholarship, dedication, and outstanding academic achievement.

• 2024 – Rose Branton
• 2023 – Samara Castleberry
• 2022 – Leslie de Loa-Padilla
• 2021 – Hannah Martin
• 2020 – Alexander Von Klar
• 2018-2019 – Rebecca Steptoe
• 2017-2018 – Mikaella Antonio
• 2016-2017 – Belvin Olasov
• 2015-2016 – Luke Hodges
• 2014-2015 – Ainsley G. McWaters
• 2013-2014 – Jacqulyn D. Mohan
• 2012-2013 – Kristyn A. Sanito
• 2011-2012 – Esther C. Porter
• 2009-2010 – Brooke McAbee
• 2008-2009 – Robert Baden
• 2007-2008 – Kemi L. Ogunji
• 2005-2006 – Alexis Stratton, Frances Wosu

The Maximillian LaBorde Scholarship is presented to four junior English majors for outstanding scholastic achievement based on faculty recommendations and grade point average.

• 2014-2015 – No longer offered
• 2013-2014 – Adam K. Beaty, Kayla E. Engel, Morgan E. Lundy, and Sarah V. Ryerson
• 2012-2013 – L. L. Gaddy, Jake G. Ross, Julia K. Fuller, and Harvey M. Jessup
• 2011-2012 – Zachary E. Cook, Dana J. Doggett, Harvey M. Jessup, and Neha R. Parthasarathy
• 2009-2010 – Abigail Agati, Austin Blaze, Melissa Schaub, Christopher Walonski
• 2008-2009 – Mary Boyle, Amanda Byrum, Christopher Nelson, Kayla Shown
• 2007-2008 – Brandi M. Pope, Hollis L. Beach, Leah E. Miller, Daniel S. Cicala
• 2005-2006 – Elizabeth Coen, Joshua Gehling, Warren Pressley, Rebecca Wilson

The J. Gordon Belser Scholarship is presented to three juniors for outstanding achievement based on faculty recommendation and grade point average.

The N.G. Belser Scholarship is presented to three juniors for outstanding achievement based on faculty recommendation and grade point average.

• 2024 – Owen Mulvey, Erin Reed, Melisa Yang
• 2023 – Alyssa Blocker, Bee Boggs, Caterina Jones
• 2022 – Jala Robertson, Sophie Conrad, Abby Cole
• 2021 – Jackson Ringley, Caroline Kaplan, Maeve Kelley
• 2020 – Patrick Pace, Nicole Cummins, Carter McCandless
• 2018-2019 – Brandezia Hutchinson, Megan Knight, and William Stover
• 2017-2018 – Hannah Bauer, David Flowers, John Huylu
• 2016-2017 – Hannah Perry, Hannah Quire, Sarah Zurlo
• 2015-2016 – Elizabeth Matthews, Carina Leaman, Colby Hesseltine
• 2014-2015 – Belvin W. Olasov, Grace C. Schneider, and Madison L. Ivey
• 2013-2014 – Brittany J. Johnson, Ellen M. McGaha, and Rebecca A. Boyer
• 2012-2013 – Catherine M. Davenport, Ainsley G. McWaters, and Laura C. Smith
• 2011-2012 – Caitlyn C. Chimento, Kaitlyn S. Harper, Samantha R. Smith
• 2009-2010 – Michael Lambert, Cynthia Parker, Kathryn Sullivan
• 2008-2009 – Leigh Eleazer, Danielle Garcia, Erin Weeks
• 2007-2008 – Sarah J. Phillips, Caitlin R. Martinez, Cristal D. Strauser
• 2005-2006 – Jennifer Brackett, Aaron Hayes, Kacie Henderson

The George Walker Waring Award is presented to two sophomores who have demonstrated particular ability for the study of English.

• 2024 – Ella Lukowiak, Emma Stone
• 2023 – Anna Satterfield, Mia Amato
• 2022 – Ellexandria Mattox, Ethney Dosenbach
• 2021 – Walter Pach, Abigail Raffo
• 2020 – Erica Freed, Hannah Cella
• 2018-2019 – Madeline Hoverkamp and Sydney Read
• 2017-2018 – Nellie Hildebrandt, Jillian Vanderpool
• 2016-2017 – Caroline Fairey, Christiana Olbrych
• 2015-2016 – Hannah Perry, Fiona McMahon
• 2014-2015 – Elizabeth A. Matthews and Jessica G. Rousey
• 2013-2014 – Belvin W. Olasov and Madison Ivey
• 2012-2013 – Kelsey M. Covell and Morgan E. Lundy
• 2011-2012 – Abbey C. Kemer and Adele J. Norton
• 2009-2010 – Courtney Diles, Rachel McBath
• 2008-2009 – Lauren Nichols, Brandon Truett
• 2007-2008 – Brianna S. McCluskey, Nicolette A. Calhoun
• 2005-2006 – Shannon Feeney, Ralph Matthews

The J.S. Reynolds Essay Contest Award is presented to the student who has written the best essay in an English course as determined by faculty judges.

• 2024 – Rose Branton
• 2023 – Caroline Gabrielle Kaplan
• 2022 – Jackson Ringley
• 2021 – Dillon Kalbach
• 2020 – Grace Regnier
• 2018-2019 – Grace Riley
• 2017-2018 – Kathleen Blackwood
• 2016-2017 – Deborah Clark
• 2015-2016 – Carolyn Culbertson, Alexander Jones
• 2014-2015 – Abby E. Gould
• 2013-2014 – Mick Johnson
• 2012-2013 – Austin T. Blaze
• 2011-2012 – Dianne Turgeon
• 2009-2010 – Tracy Harvin
• 2008-2009 – Robert Baden (nominated by Dr. Laura Walls)
• 2007-2008 – Kristopher M. Lotier (nominated by Dr. Ed Gieskes)
• 2005-2006 – Samuel Lackey (nominated by Dr. Leon Jackson)

The Havilah Babcock Short Story Contest Award is given to the student who has written the most outstanding short story as determined by faculty judges.

• 2024 – Samuel Bryant
• 2023 – Ava Gartman
• 2022 – Ridha Fatima
• 2021 – Joshua Bagg
• 2020 – Rachyl Jones
• 2018-2019 – Nellie Hildebrandt
• 2017-2018 – Nellie Hildebrandt
• 2016-2017 – Belvin Olasov
• 2015-2016 – Madeleine Collins
• 2014-2015 – Jamie N. Boller
• 2013-2014 – Samantha R. Smith
• 2012-2013 – Rebecca M. Landau
• 2011-2012 – Jake Ross
• 2009-2010 – Brandy Hawkins
• 2008-2009 – Robert Baden
• 2007-2008 – Jonathan R. Reynolds
• 2005-2006 – Corey Hutchins

The Havilah Babcock Poetry Contest Award is given to the student who has written the most outstanding poetry as determined by faculty judges.

• 2024 – August Varallo
• 2023 – Elizabeth Stalker
• 2022 – Claire Ellis
• 2021 – Hannah Martin
• 2020 – Megan Ridle
• 2018-2019 – Victoria Krivo
• 2017-2018 – Anna Phillips
• 2016-2017 – Belvin Olasov
• 2015-2016 – Jamie Boller
• 2014-2015 – Chelsea N. Reeser
• 2013-2014 – Jacob B. Borchardt
• 2012-2013 – Michael A. Roberts
• 2011-2012 – Jake Ross
• 2009-2010 – Jackson Midyette
• 2008-2009 – Andrew Sullivan
• 2007-2008 – Jonathan L. Hughes
• 2005-2006 – Joshua Watson

• 2024 – Elizabeth Stalker
• 2023 – Claire Ellis
• 2022 – Hannah Martin
• 2021 – Amanda Steinhafel
• 2020 – Dahlia Innabinett
• 2018-2019 – Haley Kellner
• 2017-2018 – Robin Hendricks

The Distinguished Senior Award is presented to four outstanding seniors for exceptional scholastic achievement by senior English majors.

• 2024 – Aliza Burton, Phoebe Fischer, Sean Harvey, Colton Levi
• 2023 – Sophie Brown, Giselle Lopez, Raegan Cole, Walter Pach
• 2022 – Emily Moffitt, Louis Tedeschi, Stephanie Allen, Sarah Dubose
• 2021 – Alexander Von Klar, Makayla Hansen, Miriam Hoyt, Summer Taylor
• 2020 – Susan Swavely, Brianna Surratt, Cecilia Kirman, Megan Knight
• 2018-2019 – Riley Farmer, John Huylu, John Queen, and Daania Shakir
• 2017-2018 – Benjamin Crawford, Davin Hylton, Rachel Klink, Erin Welty
• 2016-2017 – Presley Gilder, Elizabeth Matthews, Rebecca Steptoe, Sarkis Zoubian
• 2015-2016 – Alexander Jones, Madison Ivey, Morgan Lundy, Aeriel Lee
• 2014-2015 – Ruthanne J. Wenger, Katelyn M. Hayworth, Laura C. Smith, and Mick A. Johnson
• 2013-2014 – Ainsley G. McWaters, Theadora M. Keeling, Rebecca L. Thompson, and Alder E. Earl
• 2012-2013 – Austin T. Blaze, Rose M. Cisneros, Elise J. Porter, and Ashlynn M. Wittchow
• 2011-2012 – Abigail F. Agati, Charles K. Harrison, Jennie L. Rischbieter, and Kristyn A. Santio
• 2009-2010 – Anna Lane, Ashton Padgett, Sarah Pulliam, Brandon Truett

The Distinguished Junior Award is presented to four outstanding juniors for exceptional scholastic achievement by junior English majors.

• 2024 – Morgan Glover, William Petty, Kaylen Pritchard, August Varallo
• 2023 – Harrison Carter, Megan Dagley, Sean Harvey, Kaitylyn Phillips
• 2022 – Olivia Gore, Madeline Howard, Ryan Munn, Rose Branton
• 2021 – Sarah Dubose, Elizabeth Manganello, Jordyn Parnell, Emma Alexander
• 2020 – Emily Letts, Allison LaPlaine, Hanna Mathews, Marquez Washington
• 2018-2019 – Sarah Ammons, Lyndsey Ebener, Makayla Hansen, and Michaela Reilly
• 2017-2018 – Thomas Bedenbaugh, Caroline Fairey, Riley Farmer, Grace Riley
• 2016-2017 – Kathleen Maris, Madison King, Brady Nash, Davin Hylton
• 2015-2016 – Kathleen Blackwood, Patrick Callari, Claire Heins, Jessica Harrell
• 2014-2015 – Ellen M. McGaha, Caitlin M. Kitchens, Amber L. Snelgrove, and Abby E. Gould

The Ellise Davinroy Book Award is for exceptional scholastic achievement presented to an outstanding English major with demonstrated financial need.

• 2014-2015 – Not offered
• 2013-2014 – Joseph C. Durant
• 2012-2013 – Katherine E. Gause
• 2011-2012 – Brooke E. McAbee
• 2009-2010 – Kailey Manley
• 2008-2009 – Rachel Carroll
• 2007-2008 – Amy M. Scott

The Peter Mackey Award is presented to a deserving junior for exceptional scholastic achievement by a junior English major with a GPA greater than or equal to 3.0. There is a special consideration for those with a cognate in Religion.

• 2024 – Addison Scott
• 2023 – Kiersten Alexander
• 2022 – Kendall Vorhis
• 2021 – Taya Andrews
• 2020 – Summer Taylor
• 2018-2019 – Hansel Haase
• 2017-2018 – Hannah Cherry
• 2016-2017 – Fiona McMahon
• 2015-2016 – Sarah Larabee
• 2014-2015 – Raymond A. Hernandez
• 2013-2014 – Sameha A. Alshareef
• 2012-2013 – Casey C. Cox
• 2011-2012 – Michelle R. Ouhl
• 2009-2010 – Rachel McNair
• 2008-2009 – Lindsey Hudepohl

The Merrill G. Christophersen Award is presented to an outstanding senior for exceptional scholastic achievement by an English major.

• 2024 – Reagan Green
• 2023 – Abby Raffo
• 2022 – Hannah Martin
• 2021 – Zkara Gaillard
• 2020 – Jillian Vanderpool
• 2018-2019 – Allie Anderson-Horecny
• 2017-2018 – Rose Steptoe
• 2016-2017 – Kathleen Blackwood
• 2015-2016 – Alison Kuester
• 2014-2015 – Joseph C. Durant
• 2013-2014 – Katelyn M. Hayworth
• 2012-2013 – Zachary E. Cook
• 2011-2012 – Rebecca E. Dunn
• 2009-2010 – Jessica Castillo
• 2008-2009 – Sarah Veeder

• 2011-2012 – No longer offered
• 2009-2010 – Leigh Eleazer
• 2008-2009 – Andrea Krafft

The John K. Hoey Endowment Award is presented to an Honors English major for exceptional scholastic achievement.

• 2024 – Abigail Moore
• 2023 – Helen Campbell
• 2022 – Michael Hoehn
• 2021 – Stephanie Allen
• 2020 – Catherine Aretakis
• 2018-2019 – Rebecca Steptoe
• 2017-2018 – Kathleen Blackwood
• 2016-2017 – Hannah Ekeh
• 2015-2016 – Belvin Olasov
• 2014-2015 – Jamie N. Boller
• 2013-2014 – Luke N. Hodges
• 2012-2013 – Abbey C. Kemer
• 2011-2012 – Erik C. Lybeck
• 2009-2010 – Katherine Littleton