Howard E. Jensen Prize - 2004/2005 Melissa Buckmiller

From time to time, the Department of Sociology awards a prize, named after a former chairman of the department, to the graduating sociology major who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, citizenship, and service to the university. The Jenson Prize, which carries a monetary award, is presented at commencement in May.

Ida Harper Simpson Award - 2004/2005 Regi Holman

The Department of Sociology presents an award, named after an emerita professor, to the sociology major writing the bestsenior thesis. The Simpson Award, which carries an award of $500, is presented at the Honor's Workshop held at the end of the semester.