Past Award Recipients

Garnett Ryland Award (up to 2)

Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

Tyler Chong, Camryn Carter

Evans Nominee: Camryn Carter

ACS Award (only 1)

Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior Chemistry major deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a student heading to graduate school in chemistry.

Ben Solomon

AIC Award (up to 1)

Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to a senior Chemistry major who is likely to go into a career in industry.

Saba Redzic

Research Achievement Award – (up to 4 total across all classes)

Awarded to a Chemistry major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.  Must be nominated by research mentor.  No student may win this award more than once in a career.  No student may win this award without having previously performed summer research.

Travis Greene

Vicky Osenga

Nam Pham

Service Award (up to 2)

Awarded to up to two Chemistry majors who have made outstanding contributions to the Chemistry program and/or the University

Thomas Campbell

ACS Senior Organic Award (only 1)

Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior Chemistry or BMB major who displays a significant interest in and aptitude for Organic Chemistry

Tyler Chong

Senior Academic Award (up to 2)

Awarded to up to two senior Chemistry majors who have excelled in their coursework.

Olivia Lambertson

Sam Gilmore

J. Stanton Pierce Award (up to 2)

Awarded to a junior Chemistry major most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry

Greg Hughes, Kingsley Dwomoh

VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship Award (only 1)

Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior (or sophomore) Chemistry major planning a career as a scientist. Must attend the VAS meeting to accept the award.

Evelyn Ramirez

The Clarence Denoon Award (only 1)

Awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments.  

Sebastian Mendoza-Gomez

Cole Memorial Scholarship (only 1)

Awarded to a science major (any year-except graduating senior) on basis of performance and financial need.

Kingsley Dwomoh

Van Divender Award Nomination (only 1)

Only one Van Divender Scholarship is awarded at UR, selected from one nominee each from math and science majors. The nominee must be a rising junior or senior, a resident of the southeastern U.S., have a 3.2 or better GPA, and preferably be involved in school activities or community service.

Vicky Osenga nominated by Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry Award (only 1)

Awarded by the Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society to a chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Karthik Lalwani

ACS Physical Chemistry Award (only 1)

Awarded to a chemistry or BMB major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Tyler Chong

Biochemistry Course Award

Awarded to the student (of any major) with the best performance in Chem 326 during the previous fall or spring.

Jackie Bisso

Lizzy Taggart

 ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award (only 1)

Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior with career plans in chemistry who has demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, coursework, and /or motivation / interest / dedication.  Awarded by the Inorganic Division of the American Chemical Society.

Sydney Moise

The William Myers Chem 317 Award

Presented to an outstanding student who completed Chem 317 the previous calendar year.

Kingsley Dwomoh

Vicky Osenga

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award (up to 2)

Awarded to the student with the best performance in Organic Chemistry.

Kingsley Dwomoh

Sophie Goldberg

The William Trout Award (up to 2)

Awarded to the student with the best performance in General Chemistry.

Charlotte Rose

Kaelen Chandler

Garnett Ryland Award (up to 2)
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry. Receive $2000 check.
Julia Vidlak

ACS Award (only 1)
Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior Chemistry major deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a student heading to graduate school in chemistry. Get a year membership to ACS. Will be presented upon attendance at local ACS meeting at UVA by recipient and faculty member; if attendance can’t happen, local ACS will mail the certificate. (wait for email from local ACS to submit nomination/contact Vanessa Lopez, Lachelle Waller, or Cynthia Knight)
Michael Rodriguez

AIC Award (up to 1)
Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to a senior Chemistry major who is likely to go into a career in industry. (they email early and often for nominations)
Mason Ortiz

Research Achievement Award – (up to 4 total across all classes)
Awarded to a Chemistry (or undeclared) major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research. Must be nominated by research mentor. No student may win this award more than once in a career. No student may win this award without having previously performed summer research.
Charli Chen
Sebastian Mendoza-Gomez
Sam Gilmore

Service Award (up to 2)
Awarded to up to two (as voted on in department meeting 11/18/21. Chemistry majors who have made outstanding contributions to the Chemistry program and/or the University.
Makayla Callender

ACS Senior Organic Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior Chemistry or BMB major who displays a significant interest in and aptitude for Organic Chemistry; get a certificate. (Go to ACS DOC website to fill out form to get the student this award. Deadline is early (3/15 in 2022)! NOTE: ACS now accepts a SECOND nomination if the second candidate fulfills diversity definition, as explained here: https://www.organicdivision.org/student-and-postdoc-awards/undergraduateaward/ugaapplicationus/)
Michael Rodriguez

Senior Academic Award
Awarded to up to two (as voted on in department meeting 11/18/21) senior Chemistry majors who have excelled in their coursework.
Bianca Bicalho

J. Stanton Pierce Award (up to 2)
Awarded to a junior Chemistry major most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry. Get a $2500 check.
Camryn Carter
Tyler Chong

VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior (or sophomore) Chemistry major planning a career as a scientist. Must attend the VAS meeting to accept the award. Get a $1000 check (email Phil Sheridan, Phillip Sheridan psheridan@vacadsci.org. See old email to Phil for nomination form)
Thomas Campbell

The Clarence Denoon Award (only 1)
Awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments. Get $5K toward tuition/board. (Must be confirmed by Department Chair; get list from financial aid, Belinda Hill, of students who would benefit from Denoon and Cole)
Sam Gilmore

Cole Memorial Scholarship (only 1)
Awarded to a science major (any year-except graduating senior) on basis of performance and financial need. Get $3K toward tuition/board. (Must be confirmed by Department Chair).
Kingsley Dwomoh

Analytical Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society to a chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry. Get a certificate and personalized item, as well as email once a month with analytical highlights. https://acsanalytical.org/kolthoff-travel-awards-for-undergraduate-students/
Felix Minami

ACS Physical Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded to a chemistry or BMB major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry. (Nominee submission window opens in March, they send an email to let us know. See "Kim Judy" judyk@ucsd.edu. http://phys-acs.org/ugrad.htm
Bianco Bicalho

Biochemistry Course Award
Awarded to the student (of any major) with the best performance in Chem 326 during the previous fall or spring.
Harry Dang
Narmeen Rashid

ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior with career plans in chemistry who has demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, coursework, and /or motivation / interest / dedication. Awarded by the Inorganic Division of the American Chemical Society (late deadline to submit nominee) (https://www.jonicviper.org/dicaward)
Mason Ortiz

The William Myers Chem 317 Award
Presented to an outstanding student who completed Chem 317 the previous calendar year.
Camryn Carter

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award (up to 2)
Awarded to the student with the best performance in Organic Chemistry. (can award up to two).
Camryn Carter
Chris Rawson

The William Trout Award (up to 2)
Awarded to the student with the best performance in General Chemistry (can award up to two, as voted on by Department 12/9/21).
Sophie Goldberg

Garnett Ryland Award (up to 2)
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry. Receive $2000 check. Students who win this award may not win a research achievement award during the same year.
RJ Conk
Claire Fuller

ACS Award (only 1)
Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior Chemistry major deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a student heading to graduate school in chemistry. Get a year membership to ACS.
Scott Isaacson

AIC Award (up to 1)
Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to a senior Chemistry major who is likely to go into a career in industry.
Graysen Boroughs

Research Achievement Award – (up to 4 total across all classes)
Awarded to a Chemistry (or undeclared) major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research. Must be nominated by research mentor.
Makayla Callender

Service Award
Awarded to a Chemistry major who has made outstanding contributions to the Chemistry program and/or the University.
Emily Kuhlmann

ACS Senior Organic Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior Chemistry or BMB major who displays a significant interest in and aptitude for Organic Chemistry.
Claire Fuller

Senior Academic Award
Awarded to senior Chemistry major who has excelled in their coursework.
Will Carrick
Grace Ann Robertson

Stanton Pierce Award (up to 2)
Awarded to a junior Chemistry major most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry. Get a $2500 check. Students who win this award may not receive a research achievement award during the same year.
Julia Vidlak

VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior (or sophomore) Chemistry major planning a career as a scientist. Must attend the VAS meeting to accept the award. Get a $1000 check.
Michael Rodriguez

The Clarence Denoon Award (only 1)
Awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments. Get $5K toward tuition/board.
Jack Reckner

Cole Memorial Scholarship (only 1)
Awarded to a science major (any year-except graduating senior) on basis of performance and financial need. Get $3K toward tuition/board.
Mason Ortiz

Analytical Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society to a chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.
Will Carrick

ACS Physical Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded to a chemistry or BMB major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry. “The nominee will have demonstrated excellence in physical chemistry and related fields based on research, coursework, and/or dedication as defined by the nominating institution. The student should be committed to a career in chemistry.
Emily Kuhlmann

Biochemistry Course Award
Awarded to the student (of any major) with the best performance in Chem 326 during the previous fall or spring.
Juliette Copeland
Ryan Shah

ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior with career plans in chemistry who has demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, coursework, and /or motivation / interest / dedication. Awarded by the Inorganic Division of the American Chemical Society
RJ Conk

The William Myers Chem 317 Award
Presented to an outstanding student who completed Chem 317 the previous calendar year.
Ramsey Goodner

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award (no more than 2)
Awarded to the student with the best performance in Organic Chemistry.
Narmeen Rashid

The William Trout Award (no more than 2)
Awarded to the student with the best performance in General Chemistry.
Katherine Nguyen

Garnett Ryland Award (up to 2)
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry. Receive $2000 check
Justin Airas and Adrian Matthews

ACS Award (only 1)
Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior Chemistry major deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a student heading to graduate school in chemistry. Get a year membership to ACS. Will be presented upon attendance at local ACS meeting at UVA by recipient and a faculty member; if attendance can’t happen, local ACS will mail the certificate.
Dani Sklar

AIC Award (up to 1)
Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to a senior Chemistry major who is likely to go into a career in industry.
Isaiah Duplessis

Research Achievement Award – (up to 4 total across all classes)
Awarded to a Chemistry (or undeclared?) major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research. Must be nominated by research mentor. No student may win this award more than once in a career. No student may win this award without having previously performed summer research
Grant Dixon, Carlos Perez Mandry, and Sophie Weinberg

Service Award (vote on only 1 recipient, only if no other awards won?)
Awarded to a Chemistry major who has made outstanding contributions to the Chemistry program and/or the University
Katie Pokorny

ACS Senior Organic Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior Chemistry or BMB major who displays a significant interest in and aptitude for Organic Chemistry; get a certificate. (Go to ACS DOC website to fill out form to get the student this award. Deadline is early!)
Adrian Matthews

Senior Academic Award (vote on only 1 recipient, only if no other awards won?)
Awarded to senior Chemistry major who has excelled in their coursework.
Cassidy Hilton

J. Stanton Pierce Award (up to 2)
Awarded to a junior Chemistry major most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry. Get a $2500 check.
Claire Fuller and Emily Kuhlmann

VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior (or sophomore) Chemistry major planning a career as a scientist. Must attend the VAS meeting to accept the award. Get a $1000 check.
Julia Vidlak

The Clarence Denoon Award (only 1)
Awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments. Get $5K toward tuition/board (Must be confirmed by Department Chair)
RJ Conk

Cole Memorial Scholarship (only 1)
Awarded to a science major (any year-except graduating senior) on basis of performance and financial need.
Get $3K toward tuition/board (Must be confirmed by Department Chair)
Will Carrick

Analytical Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society to a chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry. Get a certificate and personalized item, as well as e-mail once a month with analytical highlights.
RJ Conk

ACS Physical Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded to a chemistry or BMB major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry. (Online Award nomination portal usually opens in March)
Hunter Evans

Biochemistry Course Award
Awarded to the student (of any major) with the best performance in Chem 326 during the previous fall or spring.
Jared Thomas

ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior with career plans in chemistry who has excelled in inorganic chemistry. Awarded by the Inorganic Division of the American Chemical Society.
Hilary Djomnang Fokwa

The William Myers Chem 317 Award
Presented to an outstanding student who completed Chem 317 the previous spring.
RJ Conk and Scott Isaacson

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award
Awarded to the student with the best performance in Organic Chemistry.
Ryan Shah and Julia Vidlak

The William Trout Award
Awarded to the student with the best performance in General Chemistry.
Narmeen Rashid

Garnett Ryland Award (up to 2)
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry. Receive $2000 check
Elizabeth Heafner and Sean Clair

ACS Award (only 1)
Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior Chemistry major deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a student heading to graduate school in chemistry. Get a year membership to ACS.
Kristen Elofson

AIC Award (up to 2)
Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to a senior Chemistry major who is likely to go into a career in industry.
John Cavaliere and Canvas Brieva

Research Achievement Award – (up to 4 total across all classes)
Awarded to a Chemistry (or undeclared?) major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research. Must be nominated by research mentor. No student may win this award more than once in a career. No student may win this award without having previously performed summer research.
Kelley Lee, Matt Mahoney, Joseph McEachon and Justin Airas

Service Award
Awarded to a Chemistry major who has made outstanding contributions to the Chemistry program and/or the University
Supreeth Prasad

ACS Senior Organic Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior Chemistry or BMB major who displays a significant interest in and aptitude for Organic Chemistry; get a certificate.
Elizabeth Heafner

Senior Academic Award
Awarded to senior Chemistry major who has excelled in their coursework.
Allison Sinicki

J. Stanton Pierce Award (up to 2)
Awarded to a junior Chemistry major most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry. Get a $2500 check.
Adrian Matthews

VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior (or sophomore) Chemistry major planning a career as a scientist. Must attend the VAS meeting to accept the award. Get a $1000 check
Dani Sklar

The Clarence Denoon Award (only 1)
Awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments. Get $5K toward tuition/board (Must be confirmed by Department Chair)
Cassidy Hilton

Cole Memorial Scholarship (only 1)
Awarded to a science major (any year-except graduating senior) on basis of performance and financial need.
Get $3K toward tuition/board (Must be confirmed by Department Chair)
Hunter Evans

Analytical Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded by the Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society to a chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry. Get a certificate and personalized item, as well as e-mail once a month with analytical highlights.
Sean Clair

ACS Physical Chemistry Award (only 1)
Awarded to a chemistry or BMB major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.
Allison Sinicki

Biochemistry Course Award
Awarded to the student (of any major) with the best performance in Chem 326 during the previous fall or spring.
Jack Scheutow

ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award
Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior with career plans in chemistry who has excelled in inorganic chemistry. Awarded by the Inorganic Division of the American Chemical Society.
Adrian Matthews

The William Myers Chem 317 Award
Presented to an outstanding student who completed Chem 317 the previous spring.
Brian Sun and Melissa Gu

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award
Awarded to the student with the best performance in Organic Chemistry.
Lindsay Paul

The William Trout Award
Awarded to the student with the best performance in General Chemistry.
Julia Vidlak

Garnett Ryland Award
Cooper Taylor and Parker Maloney
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Thais Scott
Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior Chemistry major deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a student heading to graduate school in chemistry. Get a year membership to ACS.

AIC Award
Chris Poff
Awarded by the American Institute of Chemists to a senior Chemistry major who is likely to go into a career in industry.

Research Achievement Award
Lauren McRae, Evan Crawford, Arjun Jaini
Awarded to a Chemistry or undeclared major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research. Must be nominated by research mentor. No student may win this award more than once in a career. No student may win this award without having previously performed summer research.

Service Award
Cooper Taylor
Awarded to a Chemistry major who has made outstanding contributions to the Chemistry program and/or the University

ACS Senior Organic Award
Alex Shimozono
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior Chemistry or BMB major who displays a significant interest in and aptitude for Organic Chemistry; get a certificate.

Senior Academic Award
Sam Gillespie and Adam Luxon
Awarded to senior Chemistry major who has excelled in their coursework.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Patrick Tomhon and Grace Conway
Awarded to a junior Chemistry major most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry.

VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship Award
Maddie Newkirk
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior (or sophomore) Chemistry major planning a career as a scientist. Must attend the VAS meeting to accept the award.

The Clarence Denoon Award
Ziad Shafi
Awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments.

Cole Memorial Scholarship
Connor Geraghty
Awarded to a science major (any year-except graduating senior) on basis of performance and financial need.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Adam Luxon
Awarded by the Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society to a chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry. Get a certificate and personalized item, as well as e-mail once a month with analytical highlights.

Physical Chemistry Award
Sam Gillespie and Cooper Taylor
Awarded to a chemistry or BMB major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Biochemistry Course Award
Anna Gonye
Awarded to the student (of any major) with the best performance in Chem 326 during the previous fall or spring.

ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award
Grace Conway
Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior who has excelled in inorganic chemistry. Awarded by the Inorganic Division of the American Chemical Society.

The William Myers Chem 317 Award
David Painter
Presented to an outstanding student who completed Chem 317 the previous spring.

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award
Madison Nguyen
Awarded to the student with the best performance in Organic Chemistry.

The William Trout Award
Brian Sun
Awarded to the student with the best performance in General Chemistry.

Senior Awards

Garnett Ryland Award
Danielle Confair and Scott Yeudall
A cash prize awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Boyi Zhang
A one-year membership in ACS, and recognition at the last meeting of the Virginia section of ACS. Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior deemed outstanding. Generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Tommy Hurst
A one-year membership in AIC (American Institute of Chemists) awarded to a senior who is likely headed to a career in industry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Anarosa Garcia, Ha An Nguyen, Luke DiPasquale and Chris Shepard
Awarded to a senior chemistry major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Senior Academic Award
Emily Jennings and Layla Samandi
Awarded to senior who has excelled in their chemistry coursework.

ACS Award in Organic Chemistry
Danielle Confair
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior who displays a significant aptitude for organic chemistry.

Senior Service Award
Shannon Houck and Boyi Zhang
Awarded to a senior for service to the department.

Junior Awards

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Parker Maloney and Thais Scott
A cash prize awarded to a junior chemistry major most likely to reflect credit on the university and the department.

The Clarence Denoon Award
Sam Gillespie
Money toward tuition awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments.

Cole Memorial Scholarship
Ziad Shafi
Money toward tuition awarded to a science major (any year-except graduating senior) on basis of performance and financial need.

Junior Academic Award
Kevan Josloff and Sam Gillespie
Awarded to junior who has excelled in their chemistry coursework.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Joseph Ortolani
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

The VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship
Grace Conway
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a returning chemistry major planning a career as a scientist.

Sophomore Awards

Sophomore Research Achievement Award
Cooper Taylor and Patrick Tomhon
Awarded to a sophomore chemistry major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Area Awards

Analytical Chemistry Award
Chris Shepard
Awarded to a chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Danielle Confair
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and aptitude for physical chemistry.

William Myers Inorganic Chemistry Award
Soleil Shah
Awarded to the best student based on performance in Chemistry 317.

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award
Jenci Hawthorne
Awarded to the best student based on performance in organic chemistry I and II.

The William Trout Award
Allison Sinicki
Awarded to the best student based on performance in general chemistry.

Senior Awards

Garnett Ryland Award
Jared Ingersoll and Jonathan Patteson
A cash prize awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Katherine Loundsbury
A one-year membership in ACS, and recognition at the last meeting of the Virginia section of ACS. Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior deemed outstanding. Generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Sichong Zhou and Ting Li
A one-year membership in AIC (American Institute of Chemists) awarded to a senior who is likely headed to a career in industry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Kelsey Janik, Megan Hoerrner and Will Kretz
Awarded to a senior chemistry major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Senior Academic Award
Nick Yeutter
Awarded to senior who has excelled in their chemistry coursework.

ACS Award in Organic Chemistry
Jonathan Patteson
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior who displays a significant aptitude for organic chemistry.

Senior Service Award
David Stevens
Awarded to a senior for service to the department.

Junior Awards

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Scott Yuedall and Boyi Zhang
A cash prize awarded to a junior chemistry major most likely to reflect credit on the university and the department.

The Clarence Denoon Award
Danielle Confair
Money toward tuition awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments.

Cole Memorial Scholarship
Chris Shepard
Money toward tuition awarded to a science major (any year-except graduating senior) on basis of performance and financial need.

Junior Academic Award
Emily Jennings and Layla Samandi
Awarded to junior who has excelled in their chemistry coursework.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Luke DiPasquale
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

The VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship
Tommy Hurst
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a returning chemistry major planning a career as a scientist.

Sophomore Awards

Sophomore Research Achievement Award
Chris Poff and Tim Maloney
Awarded to a sophomore chemistry major who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Area Awards

Analytical Chemistry Award
Luke DiPasquale
Awarded to a chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Scott Yuedall and Chris Shepard
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and aptitude for physical chemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry Award
Danielle Confair
Awarded to a student showing outstanding ability in the field of inorganic chemistry.

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award
Elizabeth Gonye
Awarded to the best student based on performance in organic chemistry I and II.

The William Trout Award
Tess Munoz and Grace Conway
Awarded to the best student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Kristen Murphy and Marina Tawfik
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Jeffrey Schriber
Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Jessica Griswold
Awarded by the American Institue of Chemists to a senior who is likely to go into a career in industry.

ACS Award in Organic Chemistry
James Maiarana
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior who displays a significant aptitude for organic chemistry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Idil Cazimoglu, Erin Maxwell, Huiling Shao and Jackson Hall
Awarded to a senior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Academic Award
Alexis Achey and Nicholas Poulos
Awarded to a senior who has excelled in chemistry.

Service Award
Jackson Hall
Awarded for service to the chemistry departement and university.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Jared Ingersoll and Jonathan Patteson
Awarded to a junior who will most likely reflect credit on the University and the Chemistry Department.

The Clarence Denoon Award
Nick Yeutter
Awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Idil Cazimoglu and Jonathan Patteson
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Boyi Zhang
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry Award
Rotimi Omorodion
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in inorganic chemistry.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Sichong Zhou, David Stevens and Will Kretz
Awarded to a junior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship
Ting Li
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior planning a career as a scientist.

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award
Scott Yeudall and Danielle Confair
Awarded to the best student based on performance in Organic Chemistry I and II.

Sophomore Year Research Achievement Award
Boyi Zhang and Lauren Finch
Awarded to a second year student who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

The William Trout Award
Hema Pingali and Stefan Kourdov
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Kevin Kindler
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Ana Neferu
Awarded by the American Chemical Society to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Danielle Taylor
Awarded by the American Institue of Chemists to a senior who is likely to go into a career in industry.

ACS Award in Organic Chemistry
Ana Neferu
Awarded by the Organic Division of the American Chemical Society to a senior who displays a significant aptitude for organic chemistry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Alyssa Shema and Jonathan Fagan
Awarded to a senior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Academic Award
David Fanelli
Awarded to a senior who has excelled in chemistry.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Marina Tawfik and Kristen Murphy
Awarded to a junior who will most likely reflect credit on the University and the Chemistry Department.

The Clarence Denoon Award
Jackson Hall
Awarded to a rising senior for excellence in the natural sciences, as determined by the faculty of the science departments.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Danielle Taylor
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Chun Li
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry Award
Rachael Creamer
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in inorganic chemistry.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Erin Maxwell and Jeffrey Schriber
Awarded to a junior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

VAS Edward S. Harlow Scholarship
Idil Cazimoglu
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior planning a career as a scientist.

The Stuart Clough Organic Chemistry Award
Jason Andresen and Alison Schuppert
Awarded to the best student based on performance in Organic Chemistry I and II.

The William Trout Award
Layla Samandi
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Diana Iovan
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Justin Cook
Awarded to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Stephen Wilson
Awarded to a senior who is likely to go into a career in industry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Kaleigh Hall and John Stewart
Awarded to a senior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Academic Award
Brad Falk
Awarded to a senior who has excelled in chemistry.

Service Award
Diana Iovan and Kevin Kindler
Awarded for service to the chemistry departement and university.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Kevin Kindler and Alex Hahn
Awarded to a junior who will most likely reflect credit on the University and the Chemistry Department.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Ana Nefaru
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Matt Guarino
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry Award
Michael Freeman
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in inorganic chemistry.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Alyson Garst
Awarded to a junior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

VAS Award
Jonathan Fagan
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior planning a career as a scientist.

The Stuart Clough/Organic Chemistry Award
Margaret Moore
Awarded to the best student based on performance in Organic Chemistry.

Sophomore Year Research Achievement Award
Lyniesha Wright
Awarded to a second year student who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

The William Trout Award
Jason Andresen
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Smaranda Craciun, Sally Fisher, Maria Lindell and Anna Parker
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Xin Jia
Awarded to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Bryn Allen, John Mancini and Bernard Wittmaack
Awarded to a senior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Academic Award
Kara Finzel, Heather Robinson and John Stafford
Awarded to a senior who has excelled in chemistry.

Service Award
Kendra Cunningham
Awarded for service to the chemistry departement and university.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Justin Cook, Bradley Falk and Diana Iovan
Awarded to a junior who will most likely reflect credit on the University and the Chemistry Department.

The Clarence Denoon Award
Sally Fisher (chemistry) and Angela Xie (BMB)
A significant scholarship given to a junior science major. Generally given to a science student headed to a prestigious graduate school. Chosen by the chairs of the science departments.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Bradley Falk
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Diana Iovan
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry Award
Diana Iovan
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in inorganic chemistry.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Amanda Belcher, Kayleigh Hall, John Stewart and Meredith Trubitt
Awarded to a junior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

VAS Award
Kevin Kindler
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior planning a career as a scientist.

The Stuart Clough/Organic Chemistry Award
Kevin Kindler
Awarded to the best student based on performance in Organic Chemistry.

Sophomore Year Research Achievement Award
Alex Hahn, Nicki Smith and Danielle Taylor
Awarded to a second year student who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

The William Trout Award
Margaret Moore
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Morgan Vargo
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Lauren Firich and Diomedes Saldaña-Greco
Awarded to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
John Pinski, James Eaton and Diomedes Saldaña-Greco
Awarded to a senior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Academic Award
Tran Doan
Awarded to senior who has excelled in Chemistry.

Service Award
Tran Doan and Callie Dowdy
Awarded to a senior for service to the department and the University.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Smaranda Craciun, Xin Jia, Maria Lindell, Anna Parker and Heather Robinson
Awarded to a junior most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry Award
Smaranda Craciun
Awarded for outstanding achievement in the field of Inorganic Chemistry.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Maria Lindell
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Smaranda Craciun
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Sally Fisher, John Mancini and Bernard Wittmaack
Awarded to a junior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

VAS Award
Sally Fisher
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior planning a career as a scientist.

The Stuart Clough/Organic Chemistry Award
Justin Cook
Awarded to the best student based on performance in organic chemistry.

Sophomore Research Achievement Award
Diana Iovan and Stephen Wilson
Awarded to a sophomore student who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

The William Trout Award
Kevin Kindler and Alex Martin
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Miles Johnson and Bobby Day
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Ben Giglio
Awarded to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Anne Galyean
Awarded to a senior who is likely to go into a career in industry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Evan Wang and Brian Mahoney
Awarded to a senior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Academic Award
Laura DelGiorno
Awarded to senior who has excelled in Chemistry.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Morgan Vargo and Lauren Firich
Awarded to a junior most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Anne Galyean and Maria Lindell (certificate)
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Evan Wang
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Junior Research Achievement Award
James Eaton, Greg Springsted and Diomedes Saldana-Greco
Awarded to a junior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

VAS Award
Kendra Cunningham
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior planning a career as a scientist.

The Stuart Clough/Organic Chemistry Award
Anna Parker and Andrew Massaro
Awarded to the best student based on performance in organic chemistry.

Sophomore Research Achievement Award
Sam Craciun, Anna Parker and Heather Robinson
Awarded to a sophomore student who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

The William Trout Award
Diana Iovan
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Matt Luchansky
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Katey Reighard
Awarded to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Nicole Gianfrancesco
Awarded to a senior who is likely to go into a career in industry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Andrew Loftus
Awarded to a senior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Evan Wang, Miles Johnson and Anne Galyean
Awarded to a junior most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Ben Giglio
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Award
Laura DelGiorno
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Brian Mahoney and J.B. Khanyile
Awarded to a junior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

VAS Award
Matt Fanelli
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior planning a career as a scientist.

The Stuart Clough/Organic Chemistry Award
Jordan Walter
Awarded to the best student based on performance in organic chemistry.

Sophomore Research Achievement Award
Diomedes Saldana-Greco and Greg Springsted
Awarded to a sophomore student who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

The William Trout Award
Smaranda Craciun
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Sean Mulcahy and Krisin Fuchs
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Marissa Solomon
Awarded to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Tim Caramore
Awarded to a senior who is likely to go into a career in industry.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Rebecca Pompano
Awarded to a junior most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Rebecca Pompano
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

The William Trout Award
Sarah Remmert
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Garnett Ryland Award
Courtney Hoey and Renee Szymanik
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Erika Derro
Awarded to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Matt Meketa
Awarded to a senior who is likely to go into a career in industry.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Seann Mulcahy and Marissa Solomon
Awarded to a junior most likely to reflect credit on the University and the Department of Chemistry.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Kristin Fuchs
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

The William Trout Award
Matthew Williams and Matthew Schaffer
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry
Rebecca Pompano and Sidqat Adepeju Ligali
Awarded to the student who has shown the most impressive achievements in organic chemistry.