Awards

There are three main areas:

Area A — Humanities and Fine Arts
Includes programs focused on human culture, expression, and historical understanding.

Examples: 

• Humanities: English / Literature, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Religious Studies, Classics, Cultural Studies
• Fine Arts: Studio Art, Art History, Music (Performance, Composition, Theory), Theatre and Dance, Film and Media Studies, Creative Writing

Area B — Social Sciences, Business, and Education
Covers disciplines that study society, human behavior, and organizational systems.

Examples:

• Social Sciences: Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Public Affairs / Public Policy
• Business: MBA Programs, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Information Systems
• Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Special Education, Higher Education Administration, Counseling and Student Services 

Area C — Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Biological and Life Sciences
Includes programs focused on scientific inquiry, quantitative analysis, and technological innovation.

Examples:

• Mathematics: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Science
• Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical and Computer, Civil, Chemical, Biomedical, Aerospace Engineering
• Physical Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences (Geology, Geophysics), Astronomy, Materials Science
• Biological and Life Sciences: Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Ecology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences

No. Only completed dissertations and master’s theses/reports will be considered. Incomplete submissions are not eligible but may be submitted the following year once finalized.

All nomination letters should be addressed to the Review Committee.

All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM CST on the day of the stated deadline on the awards page.