2024-2025 Psychology Department Student Awards
Cheryl Carson Outstanding Psychology Student Award ($1,000 awarded to 1 student)
The psychology department’s top student
Willard O. Bowman Award
Graduating Senior who shows most promise to contribute to the discipline of psychology
- Carmen Illsoi
- Elle Phillips
Rita and Harold Mansfield Scholarship
A need- and merit-based scholarship by application only.
Anderson H. Henio Research Award
Student who completes outstanding independent empirical research project
- Alexa-Antonsen-Newman
- Tea Smith
Psychology Scholar-Athlete Award
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology coursework while competing as a varsity athlete
Marilyn S. Leftwich Community Service Award
Student who makes significant contributions to the community while maintaining academic work
- Mara Melter
- Sahalee Martin
Janet L. Jones Distinguished Scholar
Outstanding papers from Senior Research or other psychology classes
- Hannah Cloonan
- Mariah Merkel
- Giselle Maez
- Aislynn Kauffman
- Liam O’Shields
2023-2024 Psychology Department Student Awards
Cheryl Carson Outstanding Psychology Student Award ($1,000 awarded to 1 student)
The psychology department’s top student
Willard O. Bowman Award
Graduating Senior who shows most promise to contribute to the discipline of psychology
- Solei Johnston
- Andrew Sprung
Rita and Harold Mansfield Scholarship
A need- and merit-based scholarship by application only.
Anderson H. Henio Research Award
Student who completes outstanding independent empirical research project
Psychology Scholar-Athlete Award
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology coursework while competing as a varsity athlete
- Kaylin VanZant
- Peyton Burnside
Marilyn S. Leftwich Community Service Award
Student who makes significant contributions to the community while maintaining academic work
- Shenay Atene
- Jordyn Begay
Janet L. Jones Distinguished Scholar
Outstanding papers from Senior Research or other psychology classes
- Audrey Shorty
- Ellie Simpson
- Asjha Vigil-Martinez
- Harley Lindsley
2022-2023 Psychology Department Student Awards
Cheryl Carson Outstanding Psychology Student Award ($1,000 awarded to 1 student)
The psychology department’s top student.
Willard O. Bowman Award
Graduating Senior who shows most promise to contribute to the discipline of psychology.
- Averi Basso
- Shannon Gibson
Rita and Harold Mansfield Scholarship ($1,000 awarded to 1 or 2 students)
A need- and merit-based scholarship by application only.
- Clarissa Pflug
- Kasey Smith
Robert Wageman Memorial Scholarship
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology research and coursework
Anderson H. Henio Research Award
Student who completes outstanding independent empirical research project
- Victoria Stancampiano
- Alexis Mitchell
Psychology Scholar-Athlete Award
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology coursework while competing as a varsity athlete
Marilyn S. Leftwich Community Service Award
Student who makes significant contributions to the community while maintaining academic work
- Daniel Otero
- Destiny Morgan
Janet L. Jones Distinguished Scholar
Outstanding papers from Senior Research or other psychology classes
- Grace Colleti
- Marisa Hunter
- Laurel Thompson
- Kyra Gonzales
Cheryl Carson Outstanding Psychology Student Award ($1,000 awarded to 1 student)
The psychology department’s top senior student
Willard O. Bowman Award
Graduating Senior who shows most promise to contribute to the discipline of psychology
Anderson H. Henio Research Award
Student who completes outstanding independent empirical research project
Rita and Harold Mansfield Scholarship ($1,000 split between 1 or 2 students)
A need- and merit-based scholarship by application only.
Psychology Scholar-Athlete Award
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology coursework while competing as a varsity athlete
- Averi Basso
- Steven Nez
- Chris Rohlf
- Becca Kiyokawa
Marilyn S. Leftwich Community Service Award
Student who makes significant contributions to the community while maintaining academic work
- Niko Atencio
- Veronica Johnson
- Alexis Mitchell
Janet L. Jones Distinguished Scholar
Outstanding papers from Senior Research or other psychology classes
- Clay Siekman
- Precious Holcomb
- Jessie Gallardo-Carvajal
- Grace Klein-Robbenhaar
- Avynn LaRose
- Lilli Shultz
- Shanell Chavez
Mental Health Advocacy Award
Student that shows great commitment to advocating for the mental health of their classmates.
- Kaitlyn Sebwenna-Painter
- Tiarney Andreas
Field School Award
Outstanding dedication to using psychology in the real world to help disadvantaged communities
- Mikayla Wright
- Precious Holcomb
- Courtney Benson
Cheryl Carson Outstanding Psychology Student Award
$1,000 awarded to 1 student
Willard O. Bowman Award
Graduating Senior who shows most promise to contribute to the discipline of psychology
- Maija Noyd
- Charlie Kaiser
Anderson H. Henio Research Award
Student who completes outstanding independent empirical research project
- Morgan Rutkowski
- Sydney Koontz
Rita and Harold Mansfield Scholarship
A need- and merit-based scholarship by application only.
- Mikayla Wright
- Lily Vonesh
Psychology Scholar-Athlete Award
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology coursework while competing as a varsity athlete
- Emily Morris
- Britt Blomso
Marilyn S. Leftwich Community Service Award
Student who makes significant contributions to the community while maintaining academic work
- Geneva Anderson
- Harrison Abel
- Tiarney Andreas
- Noel Romanski
- Sophia Sellers
- Taylar Moorehouse
Janet L. Jones Distinguished Scholar
Outstanding papers from Senior Research or other psychology classes
- Jodie Muniz
- Precious Holcomb
- Gracie Walston
- Lily Vonesh
- Kate Kimber
Cheryl Carson Psychology Department Outstanding Student Award ($1,000 award)
Overall best graduating student
Willard O. Bowman Award
Graduating Seniors who show most promise to contribute to the discipline of psychology
- Allison Young
- Kara Schnitzler
Anderson H. Henio Research Award
Graduating Seniors who complete an outstanding research project in psychology
- Stephanie Gollihugh
- Cara Keyser
Rita and Harold Mansfield Scholarship ($1,000 award)
A need- and merit-based scholarship by application only.
- Maija Noyd
- Taylar Moorhouse
Robert Wageman Memorial Scholarship (final year of this award)
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology research and coursework
Psychology Scholar-Athlete Award
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology coursework while competing as a varsity athlete.
Marilyn S. Leftwich Community Service Award
Students who make significant contributions to the community while maintaining academic work.
- Jodie Miller
- Spencer Busick
- Cameron McGeshick
Janet L. Jones Distinguished Scholar
Outstanding papers from Senior Research or other psychology classes.
All graduating seniors that were accepted to RMPA:
- Antonio, Olathe L.
- Barker, Michael D.
- Benson-Hibbs, Olivia R.
- Gonzales, Danielle M.
- O'Hara, Jenna M.
- Robinson, Megan
- Romero, Kyle I.
- Wilcoxen, Natalie C.
- Young, Allison M.
- Little, John Tyler
- Miller, Jodie
- Tsosie-Salyer, Shaunell
- James, Sunnierose
Psychology Department Outstanding Student
Willard O. Bowman Award
Graduating Senior who shows most promise to contribute to the discipline of psychology
Anderson H. Henio Research Award
Graduating Senior who completes outstanding research project in psychology
Rita and Harold Mansfield Scholarship ($1000)
A need- and merit-based scholarship by application only.
Robert Wageman Memorial Scholarship ($885);
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology research and coursework (This scholarship ended in 2018-2019; there are no remaining funds)
- Nicolette Smith
- Raelen Barr
- Wendy Vendetti
Psychology Scholar-Athlete Award
Student who shows sustained excellence in psychology coursework while competing as a varsity athlete
Marilyn S. Leftwich Community Service Award
Student who makes significant contributions to the community while maintaining academic work
- Natalie Wilcoxen
- Dre Vasquez
Janet L. Jones Distinguished Scholar
Outstanding papers from Senior Research or other psychology classes
- Maddee Ryan
- Katie Lewis
- Rob Adler