Academy of American Poets Award: Established in 2006 by Susan Barba. Recognizes an outstanding poetry collection by the winner of an open competition
Accounting Award: Awarded to the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in the Accounting major.
Albert Norton Wettstein Award: Established in 1999 by friends, family, and classmates in memory of this member of the College Class of 1958 and the Theological School Class of 1961. Awarded annually to an actor and an actress for outstanding achievement in a Drew theatrical production.
Allen Ware Rodes Memorial Award: Established in 1986 by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rodes in memory of their son, Allen. Dr. Rodes is a professor emeritus of political science at Drew. Given annually to the graduating senior who has demonstrated the most significant academic improvement during his or her college career.
Anna-Lisa Barofsky Award in Biology: Established by family and friends in memory of Anna-Lisa Barofsky C’62. Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in biology or psychobiology who presented the best research paper at a scholarly biology conference.
Annual Awards in Music: Established by the Music Department. Awarded to outstanding seniors who have made a significant contribution to music at Drew, with distinction in: Music Research, Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Music Composition.
Arnold S. Boxer Memorial Award in Physics: Established by colleagues and friends in memory of Arnold S. Boxer, former part-time Drew professor. Awarded for dedication, diligence, and distinction in the study of physics.
Bessie Stak Schiffman Award for Excellence in Women’s Studies: Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in academic work in women’s studies as well as in campus or community activism. This award honors Bessie Stak Schiffman, grandmother of Drew Professor Ann Saltzman, 1994 recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching. Saltzman, along with family and friends, established the award to recognize Schiffman’s dedication to her community. As a young woman, Schiffman learned Hebrew and became the prayer reader for the women of her synagogue, enabling them to participate in activities otherwise restricted to men.
Business Award: Awarded to the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in the Business major.
Chauncey Lester and Elsie Stewart Benedict Memorial Award: Established by Stewart H. Benedict C’44. Awarded annually for the best play script or drama written by an undergraduate student of the College of Liberal Arts at Drew University.
Christopher Goin Memorial Award: Established in 1989 by New Jersey Bell colleagues and family in memory of Chris Goin C’78. Awarded to one or more seniors winning a manuscript contest sponsored by the English department. The manuscript must merit distinction for its substance, style, and imagination.
Class of 1983 Student Life Award: Established by the Graduating Class of 1983. Awarded to one or more outstanding juniors with proven dedication to the improvement of student life.
Donald J. Fariello Memorial Award: Awarded on the basis of both outstanding accomplishment and future promise to an economics major who plans a career in the legal profession
Dr. George deStevens Award for RISE Research: Established by Mrs. Ruby deStevens in loving memory of her late husband, a leading research chemist and the founder and first director of the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE). This is awarded to a student engaged in cutting-edge research projects under the tutelage of RISE fellows.
Economics Department Award: Awarded to the graduating senior who has demonstrated the best overall performance in the Economics major.
Economics Department Service Award: Awarded to the graduating senior who, in addition to displaying academic excellence, has made significant service contributions to the department and to Drew University
Elbridge and Edna Smith Award: Established in 2008 by Elbridge M. Smith C’35 and Edna W. Smith. Awarded to students of outstanding achievement, majoring or intending to major in sociology or French, who have not yet begun their senior year
Ewing Award for Leadership and Public Service: Created with the support of Drew’s John H. Ewing Center for Public Affairs, a nonpartisan organization designed to enhance students’ appreciation of public service and their understanding of public affairs. The center is named for former New Jersey State Senator John H. Ewing, who throughout his distinguished career made education his highest priority. One award is given to a graduating political science major who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a deep commitment to community engagement and public service. Another is awarded to graduating political science majors who have demonstrated both exemplary performance in their coursework in the department and exceptional comprehension of the discipline.
Ewing Distinguished Political Science Major – Performance and Comprehension: Created with the support of Drew’s John H. Ewing Center for Public Affairs, a nonpartisan organization designed to enhance students’ appreciation of public service and their understanding of public affairs. The center is named for former New Jersey State Senator John H. Ewing, who throughout his distinguinesed career made education his highest priority. One award is given to a graduating political science major who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a deep commitment to community engagement and public service. Another is awarded to graduating political science majors who have demonstrated both exemplary performance in their coursework in the department and exceptional comprehension of the discipline.
Finance Award: Awarded to the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in the Finance major.
Grace K. Weggeland Award: Established in 2002 by Robert Layne Weggeland C’61, P’84, Monique Weggeland Flynn C’84, and family and friends in memory of Dr. Grace K. Weggeland C’58, G’67, P’84. Awarded to a student, active in campus life, who will achieve junior standing by the beginning of the next academic year and has arranged to participate in an off-campus program in that year.
H. Jerome Cranmer Award in Economic History: Established in memory of H. Jerome Cranmer C’47, former professor of Economics. Awarded to the highest performing student in the history of economic thought or economic history.
Hardin Award: Established by Winifred Baldwin and Inez Nelbach in honor of Paul Hardin, former president of the university. Awarded to one or more graduating seniors whose active and productive participation in the academic and community life of the College best exemplifies the ideals and accomplishments of former President Paul Hardin.
Irene and Simon Raicer Award for SHOAH Education: Established in 1995 by Howard and Abbie Raicer Halperin, Jerome and Hildred Raicer Nozick G’94, and Barry and Naomi Raicer Schimmer in honor of their parents. For a graduating senior who has achieved excellence in Holocaust education.
Irene Weyer Memorial Award: Established in 2002 by Donald and Arlene Roden P’92 and Frederick S. Roden C’92 in memory of Irene Weyer. To be awarded to a student of promise enrolled in the teacher certification program who is pursuing travel related to her/his degree.
James A. McClintock Award for Excellence in Psychology – Principles and Ideals: Established by friends and colleagues in honor of James A. McClintock T’30, dean emeritus of the College and professor emeritus of psychology. Awarded to graduating seniors, one for academic excellence in psychology and potential contribution to the science of psychology and a second for excellence in exemplifying and promoting the principles and ideals of psychology.
James Higgins Memorial Award: Established in 2006 by family, friends and colleagues to honor James. J. Higgins, Esq., former counsel to Drew University. Awarded to a senior who will be attending an accredited law school following graduation from Drew and who has demonstrated academic merit in their major field of study.
James Lyman McFadden Award: Established in 1982 by Ms. Dorothy Bruegger in honor of her husband, James Lyman McFadden, founder and president of Gow-Mac Instrument Company in Madison. Awarded for outstanding work in chemistry.
James O’Kane Award: Established in 2005 to honor Professor of Sociology James M. O’Kane’s long and devoted service to Drew University. Awarded to a sociology major of good character who has done outstanding work in the discipline.
Jane Brown and Albert Norton Wettstein Award: Established in 2004 by J. Edward Jarvis in memory of Albert Norton Wettstein C’58 and in honor of Mr. Wettstein’s friend, Jane Brown C’62. Awarded to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average who has completed the requirements for a double major.
Janet T. Siler Memorial Award – Best UN Paper: Established in 1993 by friends, in memory of Janet Siler G’89. Awarded for excellence in the research and writing of a paper on the United Nations Semester and for overall academic accomplishment to a student whose character exemplifies the international spirit of the United Nations.
Janet T. Siler Memorial Award – Spirit of UN: Established in 1993 by friends, in memory of Janet Siler G’89. Awarded for excellence in the research and writing of a paper on the United Nations Semester and for overall academic accomplishment to a student whose character exemplifies the international spirit of the United Nations.
John F. Ollom Award in Physics: Established by friends, family and colleagues in 1989 to recognize Dr. Ollom’s retirement from the physics department. Awarded to a prospective physics major for promising performance in physics courses to date.
John G. Berg Jr. Memorial Award: Established in 1985 by Mr. Robert Callander as a gift to his wife, honoring her father, John Berg, Jr. Awarded annually for excellence in English to an outstanding English major.
Leavell-Oberg Award in History: Barbara B. Oberg, who has taught at Yale and Princeton Universities, in recognition of their mutual love of history, with support from family, friends and former students. Awarded to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement in history.
Marketing Award: Awarded to the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in the Marketing major.
Marshall C. Harrington Award in Physics and Astronomy: Established in 1990 by friends and former students to honor Drew’s first professor of physics, Marshall C. Harrington. Awarded to a junior or senior for completion of an outstanding independent study or research project in physics or astronomy.
Novartis Award in Biochemistry: Given to Drew’s most promising seniors graduating with degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry and neuroscience, as well as in mathematics and computer science. The students chosen to receive these awards are those who not only display exceptional talent in the classroom and research lab, but also demonstrate exceptional promise as future scientists, researchers, doctors, health care professionals and educators.
Novartis Award in Biology: Given to Drew’s most promising seniors graduating with degrees in the sciences and mathematics. The students chosen to receive these awards are those who not only display exceptional talent in the classroom and research lab, but also demonstrate exceptional promise as future scientists, researchers, doctors, health care professionals and educators.
Novartis Award in Chemistry: Given to Drew’s most promising seniors graduating with degrees in the sciences and mathematics. The students chosen to receive these awards are those who not only display exceptional talent in the classroom and research lab, but also demonstrate exceptional promise as future scientists, researchers, doctors, health care professionals, and educators.
Novartis Award in Computer Science: Given to Drew’s most promising seniors graduating with degrees in the sciences and mathematics. The students chosen to receive these awards are those who not only display exceptional talent in the classroom and research lab, but also demonstrate exceptional promise as future scientists, researchers, doctors, health care professionals and educators.
Novartis Award in Computer Science: Given to Drew’s most promising seniors graduating with degrees in the sciences and mathematics. The students chosen to receive these awards are those who not only display exceptional talent in the classroom and research lab, but also demonstrate exceptional promise as future scientists, researchers, doctors, health care professionals and educators.
Novartis Award in Mathematics: Given to Drew’s most promising seniors graduating with degrees in the sciences and mathematics. The students chosen to receive these awards are those who not only display exceptional talent in the classroom and research lab, but also demonstrate exceptional promise as future scientists, researchers, doctors, health care professionals and educators.
Novartis Award in Neuroscience: Given to Drew’s most promising seniors graduating with degrees in the sciences and mathematics. The students chosen to receive these awards are those who not only display exceptional talent in the classroom and research lab, but also demonstrate exceptional promise as future scientists, researchers, doctors, health care professionals and educators.
Novartis Award in Physics: Given to Drew’s most promising seniors graduating with degrees in the sciences and mathematics. The students chosen to receive these awards are those who not only display exceptional talent in the classroom and research lab, but also demonstrate exceptional promise as future scientists, researchers, doctors, health care professionals and educators.
Pearl Primus Award: Established in 2019 by Kimani Fowlin, Director of the Dance Minor. Created for a uniquely talented dancer who shows great ambition and a strong work ethic. Awarded annually for a student who exhibits these qualities and upholds the Dance program as an integral part of Drew’s education.
Peter Jennings Award: Established by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Zuck to honor a former student, Peter R. Jennings C’53. Awarded for high promise in botany, particularly for work in plant improvement.
President’s Award in Theatre Arts: Established in 1992 by the theatre arts department, and established in 2005 by Drew President Thomas H. Kean. Awarded to a graduating senior who has made outstanding contributions to the theatre arts at Drew in a variety of disciplines.
Psi Chi Research Award: Established by the psychology department in 1995. Awarded to a Psi Chi member in recognition of academic excellence and outstanding contribution to the science of psychology at Drew.
Ralph R. and Ruth K. Johnson Shakespeare Award: Established in 1998 by the family, friends, colleagues, and former students of this beloved professor emeritus of speech and dramatics and his wife, in celebration of their lifelong nurture of esteem for Shakespeare’s work. Awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student demonstrating appreciation for and outstanding achievement in the study of Shakespeare’s plays.
Raval Award in Women’s Studies & Humanities: Established by her family and friends in memory of Shilpa Raval C’91 (1969-2004), the Award is awarded annually to a junior or senior whose interdisciplinary work, like Shilpa’s lively and innovative scholarship on gender and sexuality in the ancient world, connects women’s studies with study in an area of the humanities, languages, or literature.
Robert Chapman Poetry Award: The Chapman Award celebrates the rich legacy of Robert Chapman, a distinguished teacher, linguist, lexicographer, medievalist, and poet who taught at Drew from 1966 to 1986, by honoring extraordinary undergraduate achievement and promise in the poetry of a rising Drew senior.
Robert Fisher Oxnam Award: Established by Dean Inez Nelbach and Louise Slipper in memory of Robert F. Oxnam, former president of the University. Awarded annually to a graduating senior majoring in political science who has shown both outstanding ability in that field and a thorough competence in at least one foreign language.
Rumi Award in Choreography: Established in 2000 by a friend of Drew theatre arts and dance. Awarded annually to a student for excellence in choreography.
Shilpa Raval Memorial Award in Classics: Established by her family and friends in loving memory of Shilpa Raval C’91 (1969-2004), Ph.D. 1998 (Brown), assistant professor of Classics at Yale University and a brilliant scholar. Awarded annually to a student who has pursued Classical Studies with distinction, enthusiasm, and scholarly promise. (graduating senior)
Sidney Udenfriend Award: Established in 2000 by family and friends in memory of Sidney Udenfriend, second director of the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti. Awarded annually to one or more students majoring in science who demonstrate exceptional promise for fundamental or applied research.
Slipper-McClintock Award: Established in 1977 by family, friends and colleagues to honor two of the original architects of the Trustee/Drew Scholar Program, James A. McClintock T’30 and Louise Slipper. Awarded to the graduating Baldwin Honors Scholar who has made the most outstanding contributions to the success of the Baldwin Honors Program and to campus life.
Stanley Prescott Hooper Memorial Award in Art History: In recognition of Stanley Hooper, C’85, established by family and friends. Awarded to a graduating senior with promise and integrity in art history.
Stanley Prescott Hooper Memorial Award in Studio Art: In recognition of Stanley Hooper, C’85, established by family and friends. Awarded to a graduating senior with promise and integrity in studio art.
Steve A. Lemanski Award: Established in 2006 by Steve A. Lemanski C’89. Awarded to students excelling in applied mathematics, with preference given to students intending to pursue a career related to the field of actuarial science.
The Jonathan W. Reader Award in Public Health: Established by Jonathan W. Reader, this award goes to a senior public health major who has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, personal integrity, and an ongoing commitment to improving the health and well-being of others through community service or other activities.
Tracey J. Shors Neuroscience Award: Established in 1999 by John F. Brinster C’43 and Doris A. Brinster. Awarded to an outstanding Drew student for collaborative, multidisciplinary research in the neurosciences.
Transfer Student Academic Award: Awarded to the transfer student with the highest cumulative grade point average (all students eligible).
Transfer Student Senior Impact Award: Awarded to the transfer student viewed by the Drew community as an outstanding active member during their time at Drew (graduating senior transfer students eligible).
Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation, Inc. Award in Jewish Studies: Awarded to graduating seniors who, in the course of their years at Drew, have best exemplified the Jewish values of integrating excellence in Jewish study with exemplary service to campus and community.
Winifred Baldwin Award: Established by Inez Nelbach in memory of Winifred B. Baldwin, wife of former trustee Donald Baldwin. Awarded to Baldwin Honors Scholars with excellent academic records at Drew who show great promise of continued distinction in graduate or professional school.