Prize Name | Prize Description | Winner |
Harry Guttman Endowed Prize | To an outstanding student of classics. | Cora Bessette |
Robert G. O'Neale (1878) Prize | To the senior with the highest standing in classics. | Brendan Cullen |
William F. Allen (1895) Essay Prize | To the senior in any department for the best essay. | Gabriella Baratier |
William H. Bloom, M.D. (1945) and Jonathan R. Bloom (1988) Poetry Prize | For the best poem or series of poems by an undergraduate. | Maggie Weinstein |
Edward Everett Hale, Jr. Prize | For the best essay written by a sophomore or junior. | Savannah Cote |
Eugene I. Yudis (1955) Prize | To the student who has produced the best piece of prose fiction. | Jacob Hernandez |
Eugene I. Yudis (1955) Prize | To the student who has produced the best piece of prose fiction. | Quincy Brown |
Mrs. Edwin L. Rich Prize | To a student majoring in English who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship. | Gabriella Baratier |
Daniel Shocket (1972) Memorial Award | To a student majoring in English with a strong interest in creative writing. | Aja Schiller |
Wessel Ten Broeck Van Orden (1839) Prize | To a first-year student excelling in English composition. | Nevaeh Williams |
Kerrie Droban (1987) Award for Writing Excellence | To a student who has demonstrated excellence in writing. | Patrick Mulready |
Kerrie Droban (1987) Award for Writing Excellence | To a student who has demonstrated excellence in writing. | Kasey Walsh |
David Brind (1982) Memorial Prize in English (book) | To one or more outstanding senior students in English. | Patrick Mulready |
Hans Hainebach Memorial Prize in German Language and Literature | To a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated particular promise as a student of German literature. | Calden Bates |
Hans Hainebach Memorial Prize in German Language and Literature | To a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated particular promise as a student of German literature. | Papa Ndiaye |
John Iwanik Prize | To an outstanding Russian language student. | Alec Traktovenko |
Thomas J. Judson (1966) Memorial Book Prize | To a sophomore who has shown academic excellence as well as sincere interest in the study of modern languages. | Kyle Goodwin |
William W. Thomas Award in French and Francophone Studies | To a senior who has excelled in and contributed most to French and Francophone Studies on the basis of academic, personal and extracurricular achievement. | Caroline Monaco |
Aime Simon (1991) Term Abroad Prize | To a student of high academic standing and promise with strong interest in French studies, who contributes to the college community, and who has been accepted to participate in a term abroad program in a French-speaking country. | Evelyn Mallory |
Victor Herbert Prize | To the student who shows the most promise of making a contribution to American music. | Aspen Morris |
Charles Alexander Richmond Prize in Music | To a student who demonstrates excellence in music. This prize was established in 1942 by Sarah L. Richmond, wife of Charles A. Richmond, president of Union from 1909 to 1929. | Yutong Wu |
Harold A. Larrabee Prize | To the student who has done the best work in philosophy during the year. | Nabeel Naqvi |
Milton Hymes Sternfeld (1916) Prize | For the best original essay in philosophy by a member of the senior class. | Samuel Zuckerman |
Joel D. Ticknor (1960) Prize | To the graduating senior who has demonstrated a capacity for long term thinking and who plans to use their career to help solve the world's most pressing problems. | James Javier, Jr. |
Frankel Prize | For outstanding achievement in a religion course. | Ariana Rogowski |
Celia Glaubach Prize | To the student who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in the area of religious studies. | Maya Dow |
J. Richard Shanebrook Prize | To a student who has contributed the most to the betterment of religious life on campus. | Rebecca Folse |
Arnold I. Bittleman Memorial Prize | To a student who has studied drawing in the Visual Arts Department and whose work is outstanding. | Sophia Rothberg |
William B. Jaffe (1926) Art Award | For exceptional achievement by an art major, marked by excellence in the study of art history, independent scholarship, and interest in the work of the department. | Lily van Baaren |
Charles Alexander Richmond Prize in Fine Arts | To a student who demonstrates excellence in fine arts or art history. This prize was established in 1942 by Sarah L. Richmond, wife of Charles A. Richmond, president of Union from 1909 to 1929. | Isaac Levey |
John R. Glover Prize for Black & White Photography | For excellence in black-and-white photography | Aspen Morris |
John R. Glover Prize for Color Photography | For excellence in color photography | Jenna Ellen Paszek |
Mildred Wilder Prize | To the senior majoring in political science who has written the best piece of scholarly work on women and politics. | Anabel Sollinger |
Minerva Prize | To a student whose work best combines the scholarly study of women or gender with activities that enhance the life of women and/or LGBTQIA+ students. | Mitchell Ashton |
Minerva Prize | To a student whose work best combines the scholarly study of women or gender with activities that enhance the life of women and/or LGBTQIA+ students. | Zachary McConnell |
President’s Commission on the Status of Women Senior Scholarly Activity Award | To a senior who displays outstanding scholarly activity in their field. | Aavasna Rupakheti |
President’s Commission on the Status of Women Senior Scholarly Activity Award | To a senior who displays outstanding scholarly activity in their field. | Gabriella Baratier |
President’s Commission on the Status of Women Senior Thesis Prize | To a senior whose senior thesis makes the greatest contribution to scholarship on women. | Aliyah Hoffman |
Schaffer Library Research Award | Awarded to the submission with the strongest reflective essay, research project/paper, and bibliography | Gabriella Baratier |
Lewis Henry Morgan (1840) Prize | To the anthropology major who produces the best senior thesis. | Elizabeth Bentsianov |
Elias Peissner Prize | To an economics major who has done work of outstanding merit. | Jordan Fogarty |
Joseph D. Doty Prize | To the junior or senior who, in the judgment of the Department of History, has done work of outstanding merit. | Ariana Rogowski |
Hans Hainebach Memorial Prize in Judaica | To a student who has offered the best performance in the field of Judaica. | Benjamin Fineman |
Hans Pasch Memorial Prize | Awarded for the best essay written about the Holocaust. | Halle Casey |
Sarah A. Foster (2014) Memorial Prize | To a senior(s) who demonstrates academic excellence, with first preference to a senior history major who plans to become a teacher; and a second preference to any senior who plans to become a teacher. | Bennett Cooper |
Freling H. Smith (1865) Prize | To the history major with the best senior thesis. | Gabriella Baratier |
Oswald Heck (1924) - Irwin Steingut Prize | To the student who has consistently done the best work in political science. | Beck Buchanan |
David S. Kaplan (1982) Memorial Prize | To a student applying for a term abroad, with preference to a major in political science. | Alexander Rosenberg |
Anthony C. LaVecchia (1998) Memorial Award | To a student who demonstrates a keen interest and passion in journalism, especially with a focus in political journalism. | Gillian Paseka |
Alvin F. Nitchman (1924) Prize | To the most promising senior who plans to attend law school, with special consideration given to seniors planning to attend Albany Law School, Mr. Nitchman’s alma mater. | Michael Stanco |
Charles M. Tidmarch Prize | To the senior political science student who has written the best senior thesis. | Tatum Perkins |
Rotary Foundation Endowed Prize for International Study | To the senior who shows the greatest promise and interest in an area of international relations, with preference to a student from Schenectady County | Ryan Cudworth |
Roger Thayer Stone (1928) Prize | To the sociology major who produces the best senior thesis. | Olivia Bowser |
Albert C. Ingham (1847) Prize | To the student in social sciences judged to have done the most outstanding piece of scholarly work. | Tatum Perkins |
Kurt W. Hillig (1975) Biochemistry Prize | To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability and promise in biochemistry. | Owen Smith |
Edith Emilee MacCoy Prize | To the student who excels in botany. | Andrew Mitchell |
Robert M. Fuller (1863) Sophomore Prize | To the sophomore who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in chemistry. | Vasilisa Palkova |
Robert M. Fuller (1863) Senior Prize | To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in chemistry. | Yenely Payano Lora |
Charles B. Hurd Prize | To an outstanding student pursuing coursework in physical chemistry. | Daniel Singer |
Ashraf M. Ghaly Geo Research Prize | To the senior who completes the best research study and reports original results in any geo field (geotechnical, geoenvironmental, geoengineering, geoscience, or geospatial). | Grace Canepari |
Ashraf M. Ghaly Geo Research Prize | To the senior who completes the best research study and reports original results in any geo field (geotechnical, geoenvironmental, geoengineering, geoscience, or geospatial). | Caroline Monaco |
Geology Faculty Prize | To the student who contributes most to the academic and social fabric of the Geosciences Department. | Andrea Kaufer |
Edward S.C. Smith Geology Prize | To a senior majoring in geology who demonstrates high professional potential. | Keith Lawless |
Edward S.C. Smith Geology Prize | To a senior majoring in geology who demonstrates high professional potential. | Xander Forsyth |
Eugene W. Hellmich (1923) Memorial Prize | To a senior who demonstrates excellence in mathematics and is planning to teach math. | Grace Newcombe |
Martin Terry Resch Prize | To the senior who shows the greatest promise for advanced study in pure or applied mathematics. | Jacob Schuckman |
Martin Terry Resch Prize | To the senior who shows the greatest promise for advanced study in pure or applied mathematics. | Audrey Benson |
Goodnow Neuroscience Endowed Prize | Awarded annually to the graduating neuroscience student who shows the most promise for success in graduate school and beyond. | Quincy Brown |
Lisa S. Gerhan (1994) Memorial Award | For exhibiting academic excellence, a commitment to the field of psychology, and the potential for future contributions to the field. | Jordan Whittier |
John Lewis March Prize | To a senior who has shown increased interest and ability in psychology during the final two years of college. | Eastwood Yeboah |
Professor Frank Titus Memorial Prize in Physics | To the senior who demonstrates outstanding work, ability, and promise in physics and/or astronomy. | Devin Ramos |
James Henry Turnbull (1929) Prize | To the outstanding sophomore in physics. | Nabeel Naqvi |
Bruce M. Garber (1971) Prize | To the student who best exemplifies the qualities of personal integrity and humane concern for the future practice of medicine or dentistry. | Ryan Davis |
William E. Lasnik (1968) Prize | To a junior or senior premedical student on the basis of scholarship and character. | Thu Pham |
Stephen F. Leo, M.D. (1884) Prize | To the student on scholarship who attained the highest grades in the graduating class and who has been accepted into medical school. | Claire Kung |
Harold and Ellen Nagorsky Memorial Prize | Awarded to a junior premedical student who contributes the most to the Union College community through extracurricular activities. | Marissa Gnitzcavich |
Ronald M. Obenzinger (1961) Prize | To a premedical student who is selected for high academic merit and personal worthiness. | Marissa Gnitzcavich |
Mark Rosenthal (1976) Memorial Prize | To a senior involved in community activities who is planning to attend medical school. | Katherine-Jane Seymour |
Robert L. Royal (1938) Award | To a student on scholarship who has been accepted into Albany Medical College. | Amaia Arrese-Igor |
Dr. Reuben Sorkin (1933) Award for Proficiency in Premedical Studies | To a senior demonstrating proficiency in undergraduate studies with an outstanding aptitude for continuing work leading to a degree in medicine. | Elizabeth Bentsianov |
The Lee, William, Dr. Norman '43 and Dr. George '53 Wrubel Memorial Prize | To a senior preparing for dentistry or medicine, based on both academic achievement and character. | Paige Tromblee |
Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Computer Science | To the student completing the best senior project in computer science. | Jeremy Perez |
Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Computer Science | To the student completing the best senior project in computer science. | Jayce Jasso |
George H. Williams Prize | To a graduating senior for excellence in computer science. | Aavasna Rupakheti |
Fletcher (1947) and Grace Blanchard Memorial Prize in Bioengineering | To a senior who has excelled in bioengineering. | Sara Davis |
Ingvar V. Ingvarsson Prize | To a senior in electrical engineering chosen for high scholarship. | Ethan Bechtel |
Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Computer Engineering | To the student completing the best senior project in computer engineering. | Dylan Robichaud |
Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Computer Engineering | To the student completing the best senior project in computer engineering. | Nicholas DeBaise |
Alice P. and Donald C. Loughry (1952) Prize in Electrical Engineering | To the student completing the best senior project in electrical engineering. | Harmon Cleary |
R. E. Morgan Memorial Award | To a senior in computer engineering chosen for high scholarship. | Dylan Robichaud |
Ralph W. Stearns (1907) Prize | To an outstanding student in electrical or computer engineering. | Michael York |
General Electric Edison Mechanical Engineering Leadership Prize | To a senior majoring in mechanical engineering who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. | Jaqueline Anderson |
General Electric Edison Mechanical Engineering Prize | To a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities. | Nathaniel Bott |
General Electric Energy Steinmetz Award | To a senior in mechanical engineering who completes the best senior project. | Lauren Armstrong |
General Electric Energy Steinmetz Award | To a senior in mechanical engineering who completes the best senior project. | Maren Friday |
John S. Hadala (1928) Endowed Book Prize | To a senior majoring in mechanical engineering on the basis of academic, personal, and social achievement. | Timothy Belin |
John S. Hadala (1928) Endowed Book Prize | To a senior majoring in mechanical engineering on the basis of academic, personal, and social achievement. | Amelia Lettre |
Mortimore F. Sayre Prize | To the senior with the best potential for furthering the ideals of the mechanical engineering profession. | Miles Teng-Levy |
Warner King (1906) Prize | To the senior in Engineering who has contributed most to the traditions and ideals of the College. | Maren Friday |
Ethel Kirchenbaum Memorial Prize | To the senior who possesses the best potential for furthering the ideals of the engineering profession. | Michael York |
Daniel F. Pullman Engineering Prize | To a senior of high scholastic standing in engineering. | Michael York |
George H. Catlin (1867) Prize | To a graduating senior in liberal arts with the highest scholastic record and deemed most promising for graduate study and for eventual service in college teaching. | Patrick Mulready |
Daniel F. Pullman Classical Prize | To a senior of high scholastic standing in humanities. | Ariana Rogowski |
Andrew W. Archibald (1872) Prize | To the senior earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with the highest scholastic standing. | Gabriella Baratier |
Horatio G. Warner (1826) Prize | To a student of high personal character who has the highest scholastic standing in the Bachelor of Arts program. | Trevor Smick |
Joel A. Halpern (1961) Prize | To a student who has made a commitment in service to the local community. | Jonathan Anderson |
Alan Lake Chidsey (1925) Citizenship Award | To a senior for distinctive contributions to the advancement of responsible government in student affairs. | Gabrielle Baker |
Albert Hill Recognition Award | To the senior who has held leadership positions and demonstrated exceptional commitment to enhancing the College community. | Sage Stinson |
Roger H. Hull Community Service Award | To a senior who has rendered the greatest sustained service to the greater Schenectady community by initating or being actively engaged in an ongoing community service project. | Delaney Babcock |
Calvin G. Schmidt (1951) Prize | To the member of the junior class who has contributed most to the betterment of student life on campus. | Wellington Matos |
Frances Travis Award | To a student who is working their way through college and who demonstrated unusual responsibility and self-reliance. | Zuhair AlMassri |
UNITAS Community-Building Award | To the student, administrator, staff or faculty member who best demonstrates leadership in bringing together the campus community for purposes such as community service, fundraising or celebration of College history. | Sienna Dunham |
UNITAS Diversity Leadership Award | To the student who has made a significant contribution toward fostering diversity on campus. | Gabrielle Baker |
Josephine Daggett Prize | To a senior of the best conduct and character. | Gabriella Baratier |
Frank Bailey (1885) Prize | To the senior who has rendered the greatest service to the College in any field. | Eastwood Yeboah |