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Lillian Lerman Book Prize

Established in honour of Lillian Lerman, former director of undergraduate studies for Social Science, who retired in 1991, in recognition of her dedication and contribution to undergraduate teaching. The prize will go to the most outstanding student essay in a first-year social science course. Submissions will be made by course directors.

The Health & Society Founders Prize

The Health & Society Founders Prize is given to students for creative distinction, excellence and exceptional initiative in the completion of a Health & Society course assignment. The prize is given out at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year levels.

The Criminology 1650 Book Prize

The Criminology 1650 Book Prize is awarded to the student with the highest grade in CRIM/SOSC 1650 6.0 "Introduction to Criminology." In the event of a tie, the award will be split between recipients.

E. Carl Smith Book Prize

Awarded annually to a political science major who distinguishes themselves in Year 3 of study. Distinction will be measured in terms of sessional grade point average in the fall/winter session. A student must have no fewer than 48 and no more than 81 credits at the beginning of the session and they must complete at […]

Sydney Eisen Book Prize

Awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest standing in an interdisciplinary program or the individualized studies program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

William R. Coleman Prize

This book prize is offered to the student who has written the best essay in any humanities or religious studies course offered on the Keele Campus. It is awarded for courses completed in the previous fall/winter and summer session. Established to honour Professor William R. Coleman upon his retirement from the Department of Humanities. An […]

Walter Gordon Book Prize in Canadian Studies

Awarded on the recommendation of the course director of HUMA 1200 - Context of Canadian Culture, to the author of the best paper written in that course. Candidates will be expected to have maintained high academic standing throughout their program.

Humanities 25th Anniversary Book Prize

Awarded annually to the humanities major (Keele Campus) graduating with the highest cumulative grade point average of 7.50 or better for all years of study, calculated for all courses credited towards the major.

Carleton E. Perrin Book Prize for Excellence in Science

Awarded to the most outstanding science student taking a humanities course. Candidates considered for this award are expected to have demonstrated a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.50 and have a notable appreciation of the humanities.

Desmond Hart Memorial Book Prize

Five prizes are awarded for outstanding essays submitted in history courses; one for the best essay in a 4000-, 3000-, 2000- and 1000-level course by any student, and one for the best public history project at any level, if the evaluation committee judges the submissions to be of sufficiently high merit. Essays are nominated by […]