Awards

Senior Thesis Awards

The following awards are given for the best senior thesis in each field:

The John Roos Prize for the best senior thesis in American politics,
The Stephen Kertesz Prize for the best senior thesis in international relations,
The Guillermo O'Donnell Prize for the best senior thesis in comparative politics,
The Paul Bartholomew Prize for the best senior thesis in political theory.

Writing Award

The Gary F. Barnabo Writing Award for outstanding writing in Political Science that offers a non-violent solution to existing problems. All Political Science majors are eligible to submit a paper for this award.

Service Award

The George Brinkley Prize for service to the department, the university and the wider community.

Department Award Winners, April 2023

The John Roos Prize in American Politics, Jordan Lydon
The Stephen Kertesz Prize in International Relations, Mary Do
The Guillermo O'Donnell Prize in Comparative Politics, Beau Martinez
The Paul Bartholomew Prize, David Haungs
The Gary F. Barnabo Writing Award, Connor Tsikitas
The George Brinkley Prize is shared by Blake Ziegler and Nicholas Crookston.