Every Spring the Geography Department recognizes some of the best junior and senior majors by presenting five awards and the Geography Alumni Scholarhship.  This year's awards and winners are:

Richard P. Palmieri Award: Presented to a non-senior geography major who demonstrates excellence in introductory and upper-level coures.

Recipient:  Timothy St. Onge (2010)

Geography Alumni Scholarship:  Granted to a rising junior or senior geography major in recognition of their achievement and contributions to the department.

Recipient:  Allyson Thompson (2010)

Matthew Fontaine Maury Award: Presented to the student who excels in geographic techniques.

Recipient:  Keith Garrett (2009)

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark Award: Given to the graduating geography major with the highest GPA in geography courses.

Recipient:  Leah Shopneck (2009)

NCGE Excellence in Scholarship Award: Given to the student who has demonstrated an enthusiasm for an commitment to geography

Recipient:  Hilary Lufkin (2009)

Harold Thompson Straw Award: Presented to the senior who has the most potential for scholarly contributions in geography

Recipient:  Emily Fornot (2009)