2008-2009 Student Scholarship & Award Recipients

Academic Awards and Scholarships

Alfred Ernest Richards Award ~ Meaghan Odell, Tristan Striker
For academic excellence in English

Gary Lindberg Scholarship ~ Sam Mansfield
For academic excellence in English

Lucinda and Melvin Smith Award ~ Amanda Flitter
For academic excellence in English

Alice Margarette Mitchell Scholarship ~ Conor McGuire
For academic excellence in English

Writing Awards and Scholarships

Richard M. Ford Writing Award ~ Michael Hesslein (Poetry), Sean Kelley (Fiction), Ellen Stuart (Non-Fiction)
For excellence in non-fiction, fiction, or poetry writing

Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship ~ Rosie Forrest
For excellence in fiction writing

Lt. Albert A. Charait Fund ~ Emma Duffy-Comparone
For best short story

Daniel Morin Poetry Prize ~ Bradley Wojceshonek, Mary Zelie
For excellence in poetry writing

Dick Shea Memorial Award ~ Tanya Nading (Fiction), Sarah Stickney (Poetry)
For excellence in fiction or poetry writing

Young Dawkins III Prize in Creative Writing ~ Karen Finogle Ingraham
For best M.F.A. portfolio

Laura Rice Journalism Award ~ Kyle Stucker
For excellence in writing and reporting

Theodore 'Tad' Ackman Journalism Scholarship ~ Brittney Murray
For excellence in the English/Journalism major

John Hanlon Memorial Scholarship ~ David Bean, Shawn Cyr
For excellence in journalism (sports writing)

Journalism Prize Gift ~ Nathan Webster
For excellence in the field of journalism

Michael Kelly Award ~ Laura Kennedy
For excellence in journalism

Other University Awards

UNH Award of Excellence ~ Mary Zelie
"To recognize excellence in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship."