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George Hopton Award

The George Hopton Award was established by the former Atkinson Students’ Association (ASA) and friends, to honour Professor Hopton, retired Professor of Humanities at York University, ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church, and former Master of Atkinson. Professor Hopton was an advocate for redressing systemic imbalances and social injustices. This award is intended to recognize […]

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 […]

Kilbourn Award in the Humanities

Awarded annually to a humanities major who has completed at least four humanities courses and is entering their final year of study with the highest grade point average. Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+) in humanities courses and a cumulative overall grade point average of 7.00 (B+). The Kilbourn […]

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.

Marta Danylewycz Essay Prize

It will be awarded to a student who has submitted the best essay in the humanities on a topic relating to women. Excellence and originality are the chief criteria. Students or course directors may submit eligible essays written for courses in the previous fall/winter or summer session.