Student Awards

Alfred P. Holman Award

Given to honor the memory and distinguished career of Alfred P. Holman, the former Chairman of the English Department to the graduating senior, chosen by vote of the members of the English Department, for highest achievement in his/her academic program.

2008 Nichole Pfeiffer
2007 Andrew Erkkila, Lindsay Knight
2006 Nicole Kukawski, Courtney Rydell
2005 Laura Forti, Christina Maffa
2004 Jennifer Knobloch, Lyra Plumer
2003 Christopher Lee Ludwig
2002 Mark Mauceri
2001 Thomas O’Connor
2000 Ed Yost
1999 Sarah Sundell
1998 Philip DeRose
1997 Melissa Hofmann
1996 Andrew Hagg

Tiffany Award

Given in honor of Emeritus Professor Arthur Tiffany to a rising senior who has demonstrated exceptional ability in expository writing about media or public information

2008 Kelli Plasket
2007 Monique Reuben
2006 Matthew Conklin
2005 Christine Brozyna
2004 Kristina Fiore
2003 Meredith D'Agnollo, Amanda Harris
2002 Jonathan Vuocolo
2001 Christopher Hermosilla
2000 Kim Krupa
1999 Thomas Parmalee
1998 Marie Brzostowski
1997 Catherine Leidemer, Jennifer Letki
1996 Mark Simon

Ward Award

Given in honor of Emeritus Professor Herman M. Ward to recognize the contribution of a graduating senior, or other student, in fostering the opportunity for creative writing to flourish (not limited to a writer).

2008 Alyson Greenwood
2007 Tara Conte
2006 Sarah Maloney
2005 Matthew Fair
2004 Daniel Brady
2003 Sarah Jewell
2002 Sarah Kiyak
2001 Janet Devine
2000 James White
1999 Sarah Sundell, Evelyn Smuga
1998 Christine Kania
1997 Bernadette LoPinto
1996 Jennifer Forgione

Robert Mehlman Award

Given in honor of Emeritus Professor Robert Melman to the graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in student teaching.

2008 Katie McKenna
2007 Jennifer Podolak
2006 Maryellen Collins
2005 Katina Ingram
2004 Jennifer Knobloch
2003 April Croman
2002 Sarah Hugger
2001 Ashley Blew, Christine Candela
2000 Andrew Patterson
1999 Patricia DiTillio
1998 Christie Kennedy
1997 Christine Gasparini
1996 Karen Black

Journalism Award

Given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional ability in journalism both academically and professionally.

2008 Thomas Dunford, Jacob Remaly
2007 Tammy Tibbetts
2006 Daniela Flores, Kelly Meisberger
2005 Kristina Fiore
2004 Meredith D'Agnolo, Joseph Schneck, Amanda Harris
2003 Jonathon Vuocolo, David Kraska, Keith Glock
2002 Christopher Hermosilla
2001 Kim Krupa, Kelly Lobdell
2000 Nicholas Fortuna
1999 Gregory Volpe, Marie Brzostowski
1998 Catherine Leidemer, Brian Hershberg
1997 Theresa Needham, Mark Simon
1996 Wolf Shipon

Professional Writing Award

Given to a rising senior who has demonstrated excellence in writing about the media.

2008 Alexander Seise
2007 David Rout
2006 Benjamin Leach
2005 Teresa Rivas
2004 Amy Kuperinsky, Patrick Dresh
2003 Jeanine Skowronski, Joan Marshall
2002 Conor Fortune
2001 Thea Palad
2000 Mairin Sutcliffe, Peter Croatto
1999 John Oliver, Jennifer Letki
1998 Jette Smith, Jessica Nesterak

Peter Wood Creative Writing Award

Given to honor a talented writer at TCNJ whose creative work shows exceptional talent and sustained effort.

2008 Corey Snedeker
- Andrew Croft, Honorable Mention
2007 Lauren Bull
- Andrew Croft, Honorable Mention
2006 Sarah Maloney
- Matthew Fair, Honorable Mention
2005 Alina Yermeni
2004 Lee Posna, 1st Place
- Rebekah A. Sankey, Honorable Mention
- Mike Turner, Honorable Mention
2003 Christopher Lee Ludwig
2002 Liv Bowring, 1st Place
- Yacob Peterseil, Honorable Mention
- Kamuran Kiziltan, Honorable Mention
2001 Rosetta Treece