Department of Geology - Outstanding Graduate Student 2024: Cade Orchard and David F. Richards IV 2023: Holden Aronson and Jupiter Cheng 2022: Max Deckman, Samantha Khatri and Sam Oxhorn 2021: Laura Fackrell, Huseyin Demir and Laura Dupont 2020: Rachel Rotz and Barrett “Bear” Jordan 2019: Kelly Cronin, Kelsey Warden and Gustavo Larramendi 2018: Pedro Monarrez, Jake Lee, Abigail Knapp and Devon Verellen 2017:Erik Alberts, Bolton Howes and Ny Riavo Voarintsoa 2016: Michael Lukas and Wondwosen Seyoum 2015: Annaka Clement and Elias Horry Parker 2014: Denis Altin-Ballero, Chris Ginn and Will Mason-Deese 2013: Judi Sclafani and Erin Smith 2012: Joelle Freeman and Dana Susina 2011: Max Christie 2010: Horry Parker 2009: Jason Thomas and Jennifer Wehby 2008: Noel Heim 2007: Karen Layou 2006: Chris Kelson and Lina Wayo 2005: Jennifer Kyle and Dawit Yifru 2004: Brian Veal 2003: Jessica Allen, Scott Harris and Colleen Stapleton 2002: Nichole Lyle and Veronica Stouffer 2000: Adebola Adesida and Lisa Gardiner 1999: Julie Rosdeutscher 1998: Johannah Rogers 1997: V. Michelle Anderson 1996: Mark Colberg and Sandra Bezenek 1995: Debra Peterson Dooley __________ Department of Geology - Outstanding Undergraduate Student This award is determined by a vote of the faculty of the Department of Geology. 2024: Maddie Hurd and Katie Gooch 2023: Margaret Burdell, Davis Hardin, Natalie Moss and Oskar Zuchner 2022: Nikki Dodson, Caroline Hiott and Alexander Smith 2021: Cole Eck, Kelsey Luke and Sarah Olmstead 2020: Cash Owens and Sydney Shatz 2019: Sophia Sanders, Trez Rice and Tyler Cannida 2018: Laura Dupont and Anthony Arbise 2017: Sage Maher, Anthony Moraes and Morrison Nolan 2016: Elizabeth Benyshek, Joe Booth, Mya Habermann and Michael Torcivia 2015: Jason Burwell, Jefferson Hopper, Brande Ledford and Caroline Potterf 2014: Rachel Rotz 2013: Na Hyung Choi and John Harper 2012: Sean Cameron, Leanne Hancock, Jacqui Maleski and Laura Quirk 2011: Emily First 2010: Will Stephens and Dana Susina 2009: Joelle Freeman 2008: Kathryn Hoffmeister 2007: Katie Secrist and Mark Warren 2006: Robbie Anderson and Maggie Hodges 2005: Matt Hastings 2004: Michael Smilley 2003: Brad Allgood, Tori Hanson and Jennifer Kyle 2002: Anna Biagi, Courtney Kearney and Alison Moore 2000: Kim Deal 1999: Heather Folsom and Josh Kennerly 1998: Margaret Fraiser, Donna Shillington and Paul Hitchcock 1997: John Degenhard 1996: Chris Young 1994: Matthew Schirmer and Terri L. Maloof 1993: V. Michelle Anderson and Chris Hook 1991: Allison Whitfield 1990: Julia Elaine Cox 1985: Andrew Clark and Rochelle Routman 1976: Philip L. Manning 1975: Douglas W. Duncan and Karen K. Romine 1974: Janet L. Fong 1973: M. Dorinda Gilmore and Sandra M. Endrodi 1972: Martha J. Reheis 1971: Dennis M. Edmonds 1970: Frank W. Fitch II 1969: Stephen C. Libby 1968: Mack S. Duncan 1967: John C. Hancock 1966: Carl W. Myers 1965: Erle L. Plunket __________ Newmont Mining Corporation Outstanding Undergraduate Student 2014: Jason Burwell and Isabel Cantin __________ Department of Geology - Outstanding Field School Student 2023: Maddie Hurd and Katie Gooch 2022: Jeremiah Funke 2019: Taylor Combs and Sarah Beth Hood 2018: Cash Owens, Sydney Shatz and Sophia Sanders 2017: Gian Cella, Brian Tomkins and David Richards 2016: Mathew Purdue 2010: Emily First 2009: Miles Henderson 2008: Kathryn Hoffmeister 2007: Matt Holder 1999: Kim Deal 1998: Chad Wolak 1997: Berkley Tracy 1996: Julie Rosdeutscher and Claire Lueke __________ Department of Geology - Outstanding Teaching Assistant 2024: Kaitlyn Husley and Stephan Loveless 2023: Yannie Donaldson and Laura Hanawalt 2022: Jupiter Cheng and Max Deckman 2021: Samantha Khatri and David F. Richards IV 2020: Laura Fackrell and Melanie Callihan 2019: Kelly Cronin and Chris Smith 2018: Pedro Monarrez and Abigail Knapp 2017: Kelsey Crane and Jake Lee 2016: Khalil Lezzaik and Rachel Rotz 2015: Annaka Clement and Michael Durham 2014: Chris Ginn and Ny Riavo Voarintsoa 2013: Allison Platsky and Joao Luna-Gonzalez 2012: Erin Smith and Dana Susina 2011: Max Christie and Nick Radko 2010: Eleanor Gardner and Horry Parker 2009: Ellen Brouillette, Jennifer Wehby 2008: Dan Bulger and Meg Kinsella 2007: Elizabeth Purvis-Cary 2006: Karen Layou and Lina Wayo 2005: Sheldon Skaggs and Bethany Purdin 2004: Chris Kelson, Brian Veal 2003: Joshua Lawson and Gayle Levy 2002: Joe Elkins and Deborah Keene 2001: Christian M. Schrader and Veronica C. Stouffer 2000: Dan Hunter and Aleta Turner 1999: James Baldini 1998: Fred Andrus and Mike Jordan 1997: Hishameldin Ahmed and Nina Serman 1996: Margaret Rafter 1994: Frank Lieth and Greg Vaughan 1993: Jeffrey Clippard, Doug Dvorachek and Langdon Mitchell 1992: Debbie Hassler, Bob Kuhn, Debra (Dooley) Petersen and Brad Richard __________ Department of Geology - Teacher of the Year This award is determined by a vote of the undergraduate students of the Department of Geology. 2024: Dr. Doug Crowe 2023: Dr. Doug Crowe 2022: Dr. Charlotte Garing 2021: Dr. Rob Hawman 2020: Dr. Doug Crowe 2019: Dr. Doug Crowe 2018: Dr. Rob Hawman 2017: Dr. Michael Roden 2016: Dr. Michael Roden 2015: Dr. Sally Walker 2014: Chris Ginn 2013: Dr. Doug Crowe and Dr. Adam Milewski 2012: Dr. Steve Holland 2011: Dr. Sally Walker 2010: Dr. Sally Walker 2009: Dr. Alberto Patino Douce 2008: Dr. Steven M. Holland 2007: Dr. John F. Dowd 2006: Dr. James Wright 2005: Dr. Michael F. Roden 2004: Dr. Alberto Patiño Douce 2003: Dr. Sally E. Walker 2002: Dr. Douglas E. Crowe 1999: Dr. Robert B. Hawman 1998: Dr. Steven M. Holland 1997: Dr. Steven M. Holland 1996: Dr. Steven M. Holland 1995: Dr. Douglas E. Crowe 1994: Dr. Steven M. Holland 1993: Dr. L. Bruce Railsback 1992: Dr. Steven M. Holland 1991: Dr. Alberto Patiño Douce 1990: Drs. Jeffrey D. Keith and J. Hatten Howard III 1986: Dr. Gilles Allard 1985: Entire Faculty 1984: Dr. R. David Dallmeyer 1983: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1982: Dr. Brooks B. Ellwood 1981: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1980: Dr. S. George Pemberton __________ Department of Geology - Professor of the Year This award is determined by a vote of the graduate students of the Department of Geology. 2024: Dr. Steven Holland 2023: Dr. Rob Hawman 2022: Dr. Steven Holland 2021: Dr. Adam Milewski 2020: Dr. Steve Holland 2019: Dr. Steve Holland 2018: Dr. Rob Hawman 2017: Dr. Steve Holland 2016: Dr. Rob Hawman 2015: Dr. John Dowd 2014: Dr. Steve Holland 2013: Dr. Steve Holland 2012: Drs. Steve Holland and Sam Swanson 2011: Dr. Bruce Railsback 2010: Dr. John Dowd 2009: Dr. Rob Hawman 2008: Dr. John Dowd 2007: Dr. Robert B. Hawman 2006: Dr. Bruce Railsback 2005: Dr. Samuel E. Swanson 2004: Dr. Robert B. Hawman 2003: Drs. Steven Holland and Samuel Swanson 2002: Dr. Alberto Pantino-Douce 1999: Dr. Sally E. Walker 1998: Drs. Sandra Wyld and L. Bruce Railsback 1997: Drs. Alberto Patiño Douce, Douglas E. Crowe, and Robert B. Hawman 1996: Dr. Alberto Patiño Douce 1995: Dr. Robert B. Hawman 1994: Dr. L. Bruce Railsback 1993: Dr. L. Bruce Railsback 1992: Drs. Douglas E. Crowe, Robert B. Hawman, Alberto Patñio Douce, L. Bruce Railsback, and M. F. Roden 1991: Dr. Alberto Patiño Douce 1990: Dr. Michael F. Roden 1989: Dr. Michael F. Roden 1987: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1986: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1985: Dr. Michael F. Roden 1984: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1983: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1982: Drs. Gilles O. Allard and James A. Whitney 1981: Dr. S. George Pemberton 1980: Drs. Robert W. Frey and Michael T. Ledbetter 1979: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1978: Drs. Gilles O. Allard and Paul R. Pinet 1977: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1976: Dr. R. David Dallmeyer 1975: Drs. Gilles O. Allard and Michael R. Voorhies __________ Joseph W. Berg Scholarship - Geophysics * 2024: Kwaku Asiedu 2022: Yannie Donaldson 2021: Laura Hanawalt, Michael Cuilik and Rebeckah Hufstetler 2018: Gustavo Larramendi 2016: Erik Alberts and Devon Verellen 2015: Michael Lukas 2013: Ryan Jubran and Bill Wylie 2011: Humberto Dugarte Newman, Alex Brown and Erin Smith 2010: Peter Lanzarone, Stephan Fitzpatrick and Katrina Qstrowicki 2009: Stephan Fitzpatrick, Peter Lanzarone and Horry Parker 2007: Steven Clark, Gabby Izsak and Mark Warren __________ John Sanford Levy Award - Marine Geology * 2018: Kelly Cronin 2016: Kelly Cronon, Chris Smith 2014: William Phelan 2012: Lori Demosthenes and Darin Lang 2011: Adam Sarafian and Erin Smith 2010: Competition open 2009: Deniz Altin 2008: Eleanor Gardner 2005: Eric Wysong 2001: Deborah Keene 2000: Lisa Miller and Wendy Weaver 1999: Adebola Adesida, Lisa Gardiner, Lisa Miller and Rebecca Cerajewski 1998: Lisa Gardiner and Justin Seufert 1997: Suzanne White and Fred Andrus 1996: Robert Thomas and Fred Andrus 1995: Sherri Littman and Julie Titus 1989: Jai-Woon Moon and Dean Musfeldt 1988: Paul Atelsek. Sanuel Bentley, Jai-Woon Moon and William Egeland 1987: John Dodge, Bill McClain and Barbara Miller 1986: D. Jeff Over, Paul Atelsek, Mary Elrod, Barbara Murphy and Kent Sprague 1985: Randolph Culp, William Egeland, Mary Elrod, Barbara Murphy, Marianna Paulsen, Paul Atelsek, Robert Schmitter and Kent Sprague 1984: Stephen Henderson 1983: Kent Sprague 1982: John Groce, M. Wendell Rhea, John Groce and Jennifer Smith 1981: Angela Curry, Robert Kaufmann, Margaret Savage, Faisal Mohamed Idris, Robert Kaufmann and Jennifer Smith 1980: David Mercer, Douglas Bulfinch, Steve Henderson, Thomas Lin, Marilyn Massad, Noel Osborn and Armando Salazar 1979: Gary Zarillo, William Mark Bailey, Robert Brumfield, Peter Dasher, Benny Grove, Carolyn Henry, Jeffrey Kellam, Denise McCarthy, David Mercer, Andrew Kindsberg, Randall Tolliver and Joe Wadsworth 1978: Larry Lens 1977: Joseph Wadsworth, Charles Winker, Richard Wooten, J. Stephen Cash, Harry Forsthoff, Sharon Matthews and Phillip Potter 1976: Anthony Arnold, Christain McGrath, James Bolen, Richard Skarda, Gary Davis, William Inman, Beth Kinstler and Phillip Manning 1975: W. Porter Morgan, N Boyd Curry, Kenneth Gillon, Thorton Smith, Peter Courtney, Ann Meierkord, Douglas Duncan and Karen Romine 1974: Nelson Martin Robinson and Janet Lorraine Fong 1973: James Robert Woolsey and Paul Bradley Basan 1972: Richard Scott __________ Bernadette and Gilles Allard Award - Field Research * 2024: Emily Jackson and Michael Stefanou 2023: Abubakar Aliyu 2022: Marjie Cone 2021: Elliot Blake 2020: Anik Regan, Max Deckman and Samantha Khatri 2019: Lexy Bridges and Bear Jordan 2018: Garett Brown, Melanie Callihan, Kelsey Crane, Matt Hess, William Jenkins and Sierra Swenson 2017: Pedro Monarrez and Rachel Rotz 2016: Quentin Anlian, Jake Lee and Pedro Monarrez 2015: Michael Lukas and Pedro Monarrez 2014: Jake Mosley 2013: Stephanie Foctman 2012: Joe Boreman and Christopher Ginn 2011: Humberto Dugarte 2010: Stephan Fitzpatrick 2009: Horry Parker Jr. 2008: Justin Miller and Jennifer Wehby 2007: Meg Kinsella 2006: Christian Schrader 2005: Jeff Chaumba 2004: Noel Heim 2003: Brian Veal 2002: Chris Kelson 2001: Fred Andrus 2000: Lisa Gardiner 1999: Veronica Ciaverella __________ Miriam Watts Wheeler - Research and Travel * 2024: Research: Grace Burns, Amy Laubenstein and Oyindamola Oseni Travel: Gayatri Basapuram, Carly Daniel, Lea Davidson, Yannie Donaldson, Kaitlyn Hulsey, Stephan Lovless, Olajide Oladipo, Cade Orchard, David F. Richards IV and Fabian Zowm 2023: Research: Tracy Chukwuma, Carly Daniel, Lea Davidson, Kaitlyn Hulsey, Samantha Khatri, Sean Oakey, Olajide Oladipo and Cade Orchard Travel: Oluwaseun Adeyemi, Holden Aronson, Alexandra Bonham, Sydney Briggs, Jupiter Cheng, Marjie Cone, Carly Daniel, Lea Davidson, Yannie Donaldson, Stevie Loveless, Cade Orchard, David Richards and Fabian Zowam 2022: Research: Holden Aronson, Alexandra Bonham, Jupiter Cheng, Lea Davidson, Andrew Maendel and Fabian Zowam Travel: Steffan Becker, Marjie Cone, Lea Davidson, Max Deckman, Yannie Donaldson, Alex Edwards, Laura Hanawalt, Samantha Khatri, Andrew Maendel, Sam Oxhorn, Anik Regan, David Richards and Fabian Zowam 2021: Research: Sean Price, Sam Oxhorn and Alex Edwards Travel: Laura Dupont and Isik Su Yazicic 2020: Research: Laura Fackrell, Bear Jordan, Abdullah al-Nahian, Cleveland Tarp, Huseyin Demir and Steffan Becker Travel: Garett Brown, Max Deckman, Laura Dupont, Chris Smith, Kelly Cronin, Yonesha Donaldson, David Richards, Melissa Creviston, Rachel Rotz, Laura Fackrell, Melanie Callihan, Sierra Ramsey, Jupiter Cheng and Huseyin Demir 2019: Research: Chris Smith, Laura Fackrell, Sydney Lee, Rachel Rotz, Garret Brown, Melissa Creviston, David F. Richards IV and Bear Jordan Travel: Laura Fackrell, Garret Brown, Kelly Cronin, Rachel Rotz, Pedro Monarrez, William Jenkins, Holly Hutcheson, Richard Hess, Sierra Swenson, David F. Richards IV, Matthew Thomas, Kelsey Crane and Kelly Cronin 2018: Research/Travel: Garett Brown, Melanie Callihan, Kelsey Crane, Kelly Cronin, Laura Fackrell, Matt Hess, Holly Hutcheson, William Jenkins, Abigail Knapp, Cullen LaPointe, Pedro Monarrez, Rachel Rotz, Chris Smith, and Sierra Swenson 2017: Research/Travel: Erik Alberts, Quentin Anlian, Garett Brown, Kelly Cronin, Laura Fackrell, Caitlin Hanley, Bolton Howes, Abigail Knapp, Cullen LaPointe, Jake Lee, Pedro Monarrez, Rachel Rotz, Chris Smith, Devon Verellen, and Sarah Wright 2016: Research/Travel: Quentin Anlian, Kelly Cronin, Bolton Howes, Jake Lee, Pedro Monarrez, Rachel Rotz, Chris Smith, Sarah Wright, Michael Durham and Michael Lukas 2015: Research/Travel: Matthew Cahalan, Michael Durham, Laura Fackrell, Stephanie Gugolz, Khalil Lezzaik, William Phalen, Ny Riavo Voarintsoa, Rachel Rotz, Wondwosen Seyoum, Doug John and Horry Parker 2014: Research/Travel: Annaka Clement, Laura Fackrell, Kris Kusnerik, William Phalen, Joanna Wilford, Deniz Ballero, Darin Lang and Ny Riavo Voarintsoa 2012: Research/Travel: Lori Babcock, Brooke Hamil, Sharon McMullen, Alison Platsky, Dana Susina, Joe Boreman, Alex Brown, Liz Cary, Lori Demosthenes, Nicole Duhamel, Christopher Ginn, Brooke Hamil, Don Lundy and Adam Sarafian __________ General Sandy Beaver Professor Award This award is given by the University of Georgia after nomination by a department and competitive selection by a university committee. 1991: Dr. J. Hatten Howard III 1988: Dr. Susan T. Goldstein 1986: Dr. Gilles O. Allard 1983: Dr. J. Hatten Howard III __________ J. Hatten Howard III Honors Teaching Award Named after late Geology Professor J. Hatten Howard III. It is determined by University's Honors Program for teaching in Honors classes. 1997: Dr. Sandra E. Whitney __________ Lothar Tresp Outstanding Honors Professor This award is determined by University's Honors Program for teaching in Honors classes. It was originally the Outstanding Honors Professor Award and was renamed after Lothar Tresp in the mid-1990s. 2013: Dr. Jim Wright 2000: Dr. Paul Schroeder 1997: Dr. Steven M. Holland Five times before 1992: Dr. J. Hatten Howard III __________ External Awards - Faculty 2024: Dr. Valentine Nzengung - Lioba Moshi Award for Service in African Studies 2024: Dr. Valentine Nzengung - Regent's Entrepreneur Award 2020: Dr. Sally E. Walker - Shellebarger Professorship 2020: Dr. Adam Milewski - University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor’s Learning Scholars (CLSs) 2007: Dr. Paul A. Schroeder - Marion L. and Chrystie M. Jackson Clay Scientist Award, Clay Minerals Society 2003: Dr. Steven M. Holland - Charles Schuchert Award, Paleontological Society 2000: Dr. Steven M. Holland - The James Lee Wilson Award, Society for Sedimentary Geology 1998: Dr. Gilles O. Allard - The A.O. Dufresne Award, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum 1997: Dr. Susan T. Goldstein - W. Storrs Cole Memorial Research Award, Geological Society of America 1996: Dr. Gilles O. Allard - Grand Prix du Mérite Géoscientique, Association Professionnelle des Géologues et Géophysiciens du Québec 1995: Dr. Norman Herz - The Pomerance Award for Scientific Contributions to Archaeology, Archaeological Institute of America 1991: Dr. Norman Herz - Membership in the Brazilian Academy of Sciences 1989: Dr. Gilles O. Allard - The Duncan R. Derry Medal, Geological Association of Canada 1988: Dr. James A. Whitney - Sigma Xi Outstanding Research by an Active Member Award __________ UGA Creative Research Medal This award is given by the University of Georgia Research Foundation after nomination by a department and competitive selection by a university committee. 1981: Dr. Robert W. Frey 1981: Dr. Norman Herz 1986: Dr. James A. Whitney __________ Georgia State Science Fair Geoscience Award The Geoscience award goes to an individual in the senior division of the Georgia State Science Fair who demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of earth sciences and its relationship to society. 2011: Grace Darling, Jenkins High School, Savannah, GA. “Are shoreline stabilization projects really effective for beaches?” 2010: Shalomi Momin, Rockdale Magnet School, Conyers Georgia. “Illite clays: An examination of novel antimicrobial activity” 2009: Jordan Rolle, Tri-Cities High School. “Pollutant vs. oxygen production in a closed ecosystem” 2008: Saba Stovall, Strong Rock Christian School. “Do the clays kaolin and Fuller's earth remove lead from contaminated soils” 2007: Aisha Mahmood, North Cobb High School. “The effects of temperature on soil respiration” 2006: William Jogoe, AR Johnson Magnet, Augusta, Georgia. “Sediment metals influence antibiotic resistance in crayfish bacteria.” 2005: Sherrie Hall, Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, Georgia. “Radon in the Miocene aquifers in the Brunswick area of coastal Georgia.” 2004: Suganthi Kandasamy, Oconee County High School, Watkinsville, Georgia. “Arsenic pollution: Can plants help to clean it up?” 2003: Kathryn Angstadt, Savannah Country Day, Savannah, Georgia. “Shifting sands: Preventing beach erosion.” 2002: Nikki Hughes, North Springs High School. “Minimizing structural damage caused by earthquakes.” 2001: Jeffery Weinkle, Grayson Highschool, Gwinnett County, Georgia. “Does the phase of the moon affect the Earth's magnetism?” 1997: Laura E. Reed, Douglas Co. Comp. High School. “Microbial existence on Mars: A computer simulation” 1996: Leana Jewel Ridlon, Thomasville High School. “Erosion control: A contrast of methods, a three year study” 1995: Richard Ding Li, Lakeside High School. “The suspension floor: building performance during an earthquake”
