Student Awards
The Chemistry Department bestows annual awards on outstanding students. Departmental awards for outstanding academic performance in specific disciplines are granted under the auspices of the American Chemical Society (ACS). These include awards for analytical, inorganic, and organic chemistry, as well as an award of excellence for an outstanding graduating senior. The Department also grants two awards, one for chemistry and the other for biochemistry, under the auspices of the American Institute of Chemists. Additionally, students with outstanding performance in general chemistry are honored with inclusion in our annual general chemistry honor roll.
American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major
Awarded to an outstanding senior major. Includes a one-year membership to the American Chemical Society.
- 2024-25: Emma Goehner
- 2023-24: Charlea Kimbleton
- 2022-23: Hannah Harris
- 2021-22: Ashley Summers
- 2020-21: Ash Utz
- 2019-20: Allison Burgess
- 2018-19: Lindsey Jones
- 2017-18: Emily Henry
- 2016-17: Kelly McDaniel
- 2015-16: Lonnie Harris
- 2014-15: Brooke Andrews
American Institute of Chemists Outstanding Senior Award
Awarded to an excellent senior chemistry major. Includes a one-year membership in the American Institute of Chemists.
- 2024-25: Emma Najdzionek (Chemistry) and Emma Jones (Biochemistry)
- 2023-24: Catherine Nguyen (Chemistry) and Hannah Lee (Biochemistry)
- 2022-23: Chloe Boyd (Chemistry) and Shreya Murali (Biochemistry)
- 2021-22: Madeleine Stanisha (Chemistry) and Valerie Ebenki (Biochemistry)
- 2020-21: Wren Berry (Chemistry) and Alexis Brooner (Biochemistry)
- 2019-20: Chris Amurrio (Chemistry) and Cat Zwemer (Biochemistry)
- 2018-19: Hannah Killian (Chemistry) and Matthew Tovar (Biochemistry)
- 2017-18: Hoang-Anh Tran (Chemistry) and Poornima Rachel Sunder (Biochemistry)
- 2016-17: Sarah Heisey (Chemistry) and Hannah Kass (Biochemistry)
- 2015-16: Juliana Laszakovits
- 2014-15: Orlando Stewart
ACS (UMW’s own, Earl N. Meyer) Analytical Chemistry Award
Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average in chemical analysis.
- 2017-18: Hannah Killian
- 2016-17: Andrew Franklin, Matthew Tovar
- 2015-16: Sonya Foley, Sarah Heisey
- 2014-15: Juliana Laszakovits, Kelly McDaniel
- Spring 2013: Brooke Andrews
ACS Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Inorganic Chemistry
Sponsored by the American Chemical Society and the Division of Inorganic Chemistry. Awarded to student for outstanding performance in inorganic chemistry.
- 2024-25: Taylor Munger
- 2023-24: Emma Najdzionek
- 2021-22: Hannah Harris
- 2019-20: Wren Berry
- 2017-18: Lindsey Jones
- 2016-17: Sara Heisey
- 2015-16: Kelly McDaniel
- 2013-14: Brooke Andrews
- 2012-13: Eric Johnson
ACS Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry
Sponsored by the American Chemical Society and Joint Polymer Education Committee (POLYED). Awarded to student for outstanding performance in two semesters of organic chemistry.
- 2018-19: Alexis Brooner
- 2017-18: Chris Amurrio
- 2016-17: Rachel Sunder
- 2015-16: Hannah Kass
- 2013-14: Kelly McDaniel
ACS Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Physical Chemistry
Sponsored by the American Chemical Society PHYS Division. Awarded to student for outstanding performance in undergraduate studies in physical chemistry.
General Chemistry Honor Roll
For outstanding performance in general chemistry.